Can I perform a quick search for a brand name?

Yes! Use the `post_search` action to trigger an immediate query. The tool will return a search hash, which you can then use with `get_mentions` to read the results.

How do I see the influencers for my tracked project?

Simply ask the agent to `get_influencers` and provide the Project ID. It will return the list of top voices mentioning your brand.

Does creating a search consume my account API credits?

Yes, standard API billing applies. You can always use the `get_remaining_credits` tool to check your quota before running large queries.

BrandMentions MCP Server for CrewAI 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: BrandMentions
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Author: Vinkius

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Connect your CrewAI agents to BrandMentions through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every BrandMentions 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="BrandMentions Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with BrandMentions effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging BrandMentions 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 BrandMentions "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 9 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

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

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About BrandMentions MCP Server

Connect your BrandMentions social listening account to any AI agent and orchestrate your brand monitoring workflows through natural conversation.

When paired with CrewAI, BrandMentions becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call BrandMentions 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

On-the-Spot Searches — Trigger immediate web and social media searches for specific keywords and retrieve the results instantly.
Campaign Management — List all your active tracking projects or create new ones to continuously monitor your brand or competitors.
Mention Auditing — Retrieve detailed mentions and sentiment analysis for your ongoing projects.
Influencer Discovery — List key influencers associated with your tracked keywords and projects.
Credit Tracking — Check your API limits and remaining credits in real-time.

The BrandMentions MCP Server exposes 9 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 BrandMentions to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the BrandMentions 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 9 tools from BrandMentions

Why Use CrewAI with the BrandMentions MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with BrandMentions 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

BrandMentions + CrewAI Use Cases

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

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries BrandMentions 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 BrandMentions, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain BrandMentions 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 BrandMentions against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

BrandMentions MCP Tools for CrewAI (9)

These 9 tools become available when you connect BrandMentions to CrewAI via MCP:

add_project

Create a new project for daily tracking

delete_project

Delete a project

get_influencers

List influencers for a specific project

get_mentions

Get full results for a completed search job

get_processed_mentions

Get partial results for a running search job

get_project_mentions

Retrieve mentions for a specific project

get_remaining_credits

Get current API credits limit/usage

list_projects

List all active campaigns/projects

post_search

Start an on-the-spot search job

Example Prompts for BrandMentions in CrewAI

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

"List all active tracking projects in BrandMentions."

"Start a quick search for the keyword 'Vinkius'."

"Show me the top influencers for project proj_1."

Troubleshooting BrandMentions MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting BrandMentions 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.

BrandMentions + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating BrandMentions 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.