How to Use the api.video MCP in CrewAI
Deploy autonomous video operations with CrewAI agents working in collaborative teams.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect api.video MCP to CrewAI
Create your Vinkius account to connect api.video 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.
CrewAI Autonomous Video Operations
Assign a researcher agent to `list_videos` and a technical agent to `update_video_details`. They share memory to keep your library updated. This removes the need for manual oversight. Your crew manages the video lifecycle from creation to metadata maintenance.
Specialized Video Monitoring for CrewAI
Set a moderator agent to run `get_video_analytics` periodically. If performance dips, it triggers a second agent to check player themes. Your agents act as a team. They identify issues and apply fixes without you touching the code.
Structured Content Handling in CrewAI
Use `list_video_chapters` and `list_video_captions` to feed your documentation agents. They extract information and summarize video content for your team. This keeps your internal knowledge base current. The agents update the records whenever new video content is detected.
Set up api.video 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 api.video tools as needed.
from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="api.video Analyst",
goal="Access and analyze api.video data via MCP.",
backstory="Expert analyst with direct api.video access.",
mcps=[
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
],
)
task = Task(
description="List recent api.video 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="api.video Analyst",
goal="Access and analyze api.video data via MCP.",
backstory="Expert analyst with direct api.video access.",
tools=mcp_tools,
)
task = Task(
description="List recent api.video 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 api.video. 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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