How to Use the Ask Kodiak MCP in CrewAI

Q: How do I pass Ask Kodiak tools to a CrewAI agent?

You add your Vinkius URL directly to the agent's mcps list during initialization. CrewAI automatically discovers all 7 tools and makes them available to the agent for autonomous execution.

Q: Can I limit which Ask Kodiak tools a CrewAI agent can use?

Yes. Use MCPServerHTTP from the crewai.mcp package and apply a toolfilter to expose only specific tools, like keeping getaccountcheck hidden from research agents.

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Multi-agent market placement with CrewAI

The `list_products` tool enables your research agent to scan the market for commercial insurance policies. A second analysis agent then takes those results and uses `get_product` to check detailed appetite rules for each carrier. CrewAI coordinates this handoff using shared memory, so the analyzing agent knows exactly which products the research agent found without repeating the search. This setup keeps your automated underwriting pipeline fast and accurate.

Automated risk classification via MCP Server

The `suggest_naics` tool allows a classification agent to translate plain text business descriptions into standardized codes. Once the code is established, a placement agent uses `list_classifications` to find the corresponding carrier-specific classes. You can restrict tool access by using `MCPServerHTTP` with a `tool_filter`. This ensures your classification agent only sees classification tools, while keeping account management tools hidden.

Continuous carrier appetite monitoring

The `get_company_products` tool allows an auditing agent to pull the entire product line of specific carriers. The agent cross-references this with `list_companies` to identify new market opportunities or appetite shifts. Running this on a hierarchical crew lets a manager agent oversee the process. If a change is detected, the manager agent directs a writer agent to draft an update for your underwriting team.

Setup guide

Set up Ask Kodiak MCP in CrewAI

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai package (pip install crewai)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install CrewAI
Run pip install crewai to install the framework. MCP support is built-in via the mcps parameter.
2

Add the MCP URL to your agent
Pass your Vinkius endpoint directly to the mcps list. 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 Crew with your agent and tasks. Call crew.kickoff() — the agent will automatically invoke Ask Kodiak tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Ask Kodiak Analyst",
    goal="Access and analyze Ask Kodiak data via MCP.",
    backstory="Expert analyst with direct Ask Kodiak access.",
    mcps=[
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ],
)

task = Task(
    description="List recent Ask Kodiak transactions",
    agent=agent,
    expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai + crewai-tools packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run pip install crewai crewai-tools. The MCPServerAdapter handles lifecycle management and tool conversion.
2

Connect with MCPServerAdapter
Use MCPServerAdapter as a context manager with SseServerParameters pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. The adapter automatically manages connection lifecycle.
3

Assign tools and run
Pass the returned mcp_tools to your agent's tools parameter. The adapter converts MCP tools to native BaseTool objects compatible with all CrewAI agents.

crew.py

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="Ask Kodiak Analyst",
        goal="Access and analyze Ask Kodiak data via MCP.",
        backstory="Expert analyst with direct Ask Kodiak access.",
        tools=mcp_tools,
    )

    task = Task(
        description="List recent Ask Kodiak transactions",
        agent=agent,
        expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
    )

    crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
    result = crew.kickoff()
    print(result)

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Common questions about Ask Kodiak MCP in CrewAI

You add your Vinkius URL directly to the agent's `mcps` list during initialization. CrewAI automatically discovers all 7 tools and makes them available to the agent for autonomous execution.

Yes. Use `MCPServerHTTP` from the `crewai.mcp` package and apply a `tool_filter` to expose only specific tools, like keeping `get_account_check` hidden from research agents.

CrewAI agents use shared memory to pass context. When one agent runs `list_products`, the resulting commercial insurance products are instantly accessible to other agents in the crew for further analysis.

The server supports stdio, SSE, and Streamable HTTP transports, allowing your Python-based CrewAI team to connect reliably over whatever network topology your infrastructure requires.

No. All risk classifications and NAICS lookup data are processed inside secure, zero-trust V8 isolates. The Vinkius platform handles the connection securely and never retains your insurance search parameters.

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