Can I check the real-time performance of a specific campaign?

Yes! Use the `get_campaign_performance` tool with the Campaign ID. Your agent will fetch the latest KPIs including impressions, clicks, and spend directly from the Basis analytics engine.

How do I list all active tactics for my account?

Simply ask the agent to `list_tactics`. It will retrieve the execution-level line items, showing their status and basic configuration for your review.

Does this integration allow making changes to my budgets?

Currently, the toolset is focused on querying and analysis (Read-Only). You can list and inspect campaigns, tactics, and performance, but budget adjustments must be performed within the Basis DSP platform for security.

Basis Technologies MCP Server for CrewAI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Basis Technologies
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Connect your CrewAI agents to Basis Technologies through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Basis Technologies tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.

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python

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Basis Technologies Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with Basis Technologies effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging Basis Technologies tools "
        "for automation and data analysis."
    ),
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    mcps=["https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"],
)

task = Task(
    description=(
        "Explore all available tools in Basis Technologies "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 10 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

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

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About Basis Technologies MCP Server

Connect your Basis Technologies (formerly Centro) account to any AI agent and orchestrate your programmatic advertising workflows through natural conversation.

When paired with CrewAI, Basis Technologies becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Basis Technologies tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.

What you can do

Campaign Management — List all media buying campaigns and fetch detailed metadata from the Basis cloud.
Tactic Optimization — Query and inspect specific tactics (line items) to understand targeting, pacing, and bidding strategies.
Ad Creative Audit — List all ad creatives and verify statuses across your digital advertising portfolio.
Performance Analytics — Retrieve real-time delivery statistics and KPIs for campaigns and tactics to drive data-informed decisions.
Client & Brand Oversight — Maintain a clear view of all advertisers and brands managed within your organization.

The Basis Technologies MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to CrewAI in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Basis Technologies to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Basis Technologies MCP Server with CrewAI.

Install CrewAI

Run pip install crewai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com

Customize the agent

Adjust the role, goal, and backstory to fit your use case

Run the crew

Run python crew.py. CrewAI auto-discovers 10 tools from Basis Technologies

Why Use CrewAI with the Basis Technologies MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Basis Technologies through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles, one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports, each with access to MCP tools

CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the `mcps` parameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime

Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls

Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports

Basis Technologies + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Basis Technologies MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Basis Technologies for raw data, then a second analyst agent cross-references findings and flags anomalies. all without human handoff

Scheduled intelligence reports: set up a crew that periodically queries Basis Technologies, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Basis Technologies tools with other MCP servers in the same crew, letting agents correlate data across multiple providers in a single workflow

Compliance and audit automation: a compliance agent queries Basis Technologies against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

Basis Technologies MCP Tools for CrewAI (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Basis Technologies to CrewAI via MCP:

get_ad

Get specific ad details

get_campaign

Get specific Basis campaign details

get_campaign_performance

Get performance metrics for a campaign

get_tactic

Get specific Basis tactic details

get_tactic_performance

Get performance metrics for a tactic

list_ads

List all ad creatives

list_brands

List all brands

list_campaigns

List all Basis DSP campaigns

list_clients

List all clients/advertisers

list_tactics

List all Basis DSP tactics (line items)

Example Prompts for Basis Technologies in CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Basis Technologies immediately.

"List all active campaigns in my Basis account."

"Show performance stats for campaign 88231."

"List all tactics associated with my account."

Troubleshooting Basis Technologies MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Basis Technologies to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not discovered

Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts. check console output.

Agent not using tools

Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".

Timeout errors

CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.

Rate limiting or 429 errors

Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.

Basis Technologies + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Basis Technologies MCP Server with CrewAI.

How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?

CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily. when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.

Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?

Yes. Each agent has its own mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.

What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?

CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.

Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?

CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.

Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?

Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.