Braintrust MCP Server for CrewAI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Connect your CrewAI agents to Braintrust through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Braintrust tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.
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from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="Braintrust Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with Braintrust effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging Braintrust 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 Braintrust "
"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)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Braintrust MCP Server
Connect your Braintrust AI observation platform to any agent and maintain intense logic evaluation capabilities directly over conversation.
When paired with CrewAI, Braintrust becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Braintrust 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
- Project Analytics — Retrieve logic banks and branch isolated AI test sets
- Experiments — Create real trace regression tests appending unique LLM scoring iterations
- Datasets — Query accurate Ground Truth sets and insert new prompt templates mapping your system accuracy
- Prompt Versioning — Grab perfectly frozen semantic prompts without editing core code boundaries
The Braintrust 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 Braintrust to CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Braintrust 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 Braintrust
Why Use CrewAI with the Braintrust MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Braintrust 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
Braintrust + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Braintrust MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Braintrust 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 Braintrust, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Braintrust 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 Braintrust against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
Braintrust MCP Tools for CrewAI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Braintrust to CrewAI via MCP:
create_experiment
Establish a new historical experiment trace to record LLM pipeline tests
create_project
Create a new project environment for tracking AI evaluations and datasets
get_dataset
Retrieve a specific dataset containing exact schemas bounding LLM outputs
get_prompt
Retrieve exact variable contexts and literal text templates for a prompt
insert_dataset_row
Append new test cases into a dataset matrix targeting specific evaluations
list_datasets
List isolated Ground Truth text banks used for automated evaluation scoring
list_env_vars
Probe the Braintrust AI Gateway configurations managing model API keys securely
list_experiments
Retrieve all evaluation experiments mapping model test scores and metrics
list_projects
Retrieve the list of all AI evaluation projects in Braintrust
list_prompts
Retrieve explicitly version-controlled system prompts isolated in Braintrust
Example Prompts for Braintrust in CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Braintrust immediately.
"List all active test datasets configured under Braintrust."
"Look up prompt template using specific ID XYZ."
"Analyze recent experiments across multiple models testing behavior."
Troubleshooting Braintrust MCP Server with CrewAI
Common issues when connecting Braintrust to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not discovered
Agent not using tools
Timeout errors
Rate limiting or 429 errors
Braintrust + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Braintrust MCP Server with CrewAI.
How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?
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?
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?
Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?
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)?
crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.Connect Braintrust with your favorite client
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Connect Braintrust to CrewAI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
