How to Use the Brandfolder MCP in CrewAI

Q: How do I assign Brandfolder tools to a CrewAI agent?

You pass your Vinkius server URL into the mcps parameter of your agent definition. This exposes tools like getassetdetails to that specific agent's MCP toolkit.

Q: How do CrewAI agents handle missing metadata in Brandfolder?

An agent uses getassetdetails to inspect a file's metadata fields. If it finds empty fields, it can trigger another agent to generate description text and update the asset.

Q: Can I restrict which tools my agents can access?

Yes, you can use the advanced MCPServerHTTP setup to apply a tool filter. This prevents agents from running destructive tools like wipemediaasset if they only need read access.

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Coordinate multi-agent Brandfolder audits with CrewAI

The `get_brandfolder_assets` tool searches and retrieves files from specific folders so your research agent can analyze them. This agent passes the file list to an editor agent to check for outdated branding. Because CrewAI agents share memory, they track which assets they have already inspected during a run. This MCP integration avoids duplicate API calls and speeds up your overall library audit process.

Automate asset tagging using specialized MCP Server roles

The `list_asset_tags` tool exposes the structural metadata of your media assets to a specialized tagging agent. This agent compares current tags with your corporate brand guidelines to identify discrepancies. If your agent finds a mismatch, it passes the asset ID to a writer agent. That writer agent then uses other tools to correct the tags, keeping your library organized without human clicks.

Inspect global workspaces across multiple organizations

The `list_platform_organizations` tool retrieves all top-level tenant organizations accessible by your API key. This lets a manager agent map out your entire enterprise footprint before assigning tasks to sub-agents. The crew navigates between separate business units to run compliance checks. Your agents handle the transition between different organizational folders autonomously based on the structure returned.

Setup guide

Set up Brandfolder 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 Brandfolder tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

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

task = Task(
    description="List recent Brandfolder 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="Brandfolder Analyst",
        goal="Access and analyze Brandfolder data via MCP.",
        backstory="Expert analyst with direct Brandfolder access.",
        tools=mcp_tools,
    )

    task = Task(
        description="List recent Brandfolder 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 Brandfolder MCP in CrewAI

You pass your Vinkius server URL into the `mcps` parameter of your agent definition. This exposes tools like `get_asset_details` to that specific agent's MCP toolkit.

Yes, you can set up a sequential crew where the first agent uses `get_collection_assets` to gather files, and the second agent updates them. The crew handles the data handoff automatically.

An agent uses `get_asset_details` to inspect a file's metadata fields. If it finds empty fields, it can trigger another agent to generate description text and update the asset.

Yes, you can use the advanced `MCPServerHTTP` setup to apply a tool filter. This prevents agents from running destructive tools like `wipe_media_asset` if they only need read access.

Your API credentials and organization data are protected by strict zero-trust network policies. The connection runs through single-tenant ephemeral containers, ensuring your access keys never persist in logs or shared memory.

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