How to Use the Apiary MCP in CrewAI
Deploy a CrewAI team to monitor your API ecosystem, update documentation, and enforce design standards automatically.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Apiary MCP to CrewAI
Create your Vinkius account to connect Apiary to CrewAI and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Deploy specialized agents for Apiary with CrewAI
Assign a researcher agent to `list_apis` and a documentation agent to `publish_blueprint`. Your crew collaborates to keep your API catalog clean. This setup allows for hierarchical execution where one agent prepares the data and another executes the update. You get a complete audit trail of every change.
Monitor API design health using CrewAI
Let your crew run `run_tests` periodically. If the tests fail, a moderator agent alerts your team or attempts a fix based on the blueprint source. Your agents watch the platform while you focus on higher-level tasks. You reduce the time between a design error and its detection.
Sync team permissions via CrewAI
Use `list_team_members` to verify access levels across your organization. Your agents flag discrepancies between your internal directory and the platform. This acts as a security monitor for your API projects. You ensure only the right people have access to sensitive design blueprints.
Set up Apiary MCP in CrewAI
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
crewaipackage (pip install crewai) - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install CrewAI
Run
pip install crewaito install the framework. MCP support is built-in via themcpsparameter. - 2
Add the MCP URL to your agent
Pass your Vinkius endpoint directly to the
mcpslist. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. CrewAI handles tool discovery and caching automatically. - 3
Kick off your crew
Create a
Crewwith your agent and tasks. Callcrew.kickoff()— the agent will automatically invoke Apiary tools as needed.
from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="Apiary Analyst",
goal="Access and analyze Apiary data via MCP.",
backstory="Expert analyst with direct Apiary access.",
mcps=[
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
],
)
task = Task(
description="List recent Apiary transactions",
agent=agent,
expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result) Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
crewai+crewai-toolspackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
pip install crewai crewai-tools. TheMCPServerAdapterhandles lifecycle management and tool conversion. - 2
Connect with MCPServerAdapter
Use
MCPServerAdapteras a context manager withSseServerParameterspointing to your Vinkius endpoint. The adapter automatically manages connection lifecycle. - 3
Assign tools and run
Pass the returned
mcp_toolsto your agent'stoolsparameter. The adapter converts MCP tools to nativeBaseToolobjects compatible with all CrewAI agents.
from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
from crewai_tools import MCPServerAdapter
from mcp import SseServerParameters
server_params = SseServerParameters(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)
with MCPServerAdapter(server_params) as mcp_tools:
agent = Agent(
role="Apiary Analyst",
goal="Access and analyze Apiary data via MCP.",
backstory="Expert analyst with direct Apiary access.",
tools=mcp_tools,
)
task = Task(
description="List recent Apiary transactions",
agent=agent,
expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result) Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Apiary. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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