Can I detect if a site uses Shopify?

Yes! Use the `lookup_domain_tech` tool. The response will include any detected eCommerce platforms, including Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce.

What kind of technologies can BuiltWith identify?

BuiltWith identifies thousands of technologies including CMS, Analytics, JavaScript Libraries, Advertising, Widgets, Hosting, and Email Services.

Is there a limit to how many sites I can lookup?

The usage depends on your specific BuiltWith API plan. Each call to `lookup_domain_tech` consumes one API credit from your account.

BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server for CrewAI 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: BuiltWith Tech Lookup
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

docs.crewai.com/mcp/overview

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Connect your CrewAI agents to BuiltWith Tech Lookup through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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="BuiltWith Tech Lookup Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with BuiltWith Tech Lookup effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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 BuiltWith Tech Lookup "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 8 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

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

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About BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server

Equip your AI agent with the industry standard for website technology profiling through the BuiltWith MCP server. This integration provides instant access to the technology stack of millions of domains. Your agent can identify the Content Management System (CMS), analytics tools, advertising networks, hosting providers, and JavaScript frameworks used by any website. Whether you are conducting lead qualification, competitive research, or auditing digital infrastructure, your agent acts as a dedicated technical architect through natural conversation.

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

Tech Stack Profiling — Retrieve a comprehensive list of all technologies used by a specific domain.
CMS Detection — Identify if a site is running on WordPress, Shopify, Magento, or other platforms.
Analytics Auditing — Discover which tracking and data tools are integrated into a website.
Infrastructure Discovery — Identify hosting, CDN, and security providers for any digital property.

The BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server exposes 8 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 BuiltWith Tech Lookup to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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 8 tools from BuiltWith Tech Lookup

Why Use CrewAI with the BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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

BuiltWith Tech Lookup + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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

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

BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Tools for CrewAI (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect BuiltWith Tech Lookup to CrewAI via MCP:

get_domain_company_info

Uses the Company API. Get company information for a domain

get_domain_keywords

Uses the Keywords API. Get keyword profile for a domain

get_domain_relationships

Uses the rv2 Relationships API. Get infrastructure relationships for a domain

get_domain_trust

Uses the Trust API. Get trust indicators for a domain

get_free_domain_profile

Does not consume premium credits. Get basic technology categories for a domain

get_tech_domain_lists

Uses the Lists API. Get lists of domains using a specific technology

get_tech_trends

g., Shopify, React). Uses the v6 Trends API. Get usage trends for a technology

lookup_domain_tech

Uses the v22 Domain API. Lookup complete technology stack for a domain

Example Prompts for BuiltWith Tech Lookup in CrewAI

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

"Lookup the tech stack for 'airbnb.com'."

"Identify the CMS used by 'techcrunch.com'."

"Does 'tesla.com' use any marketing automation tools?"

Troubleshooting BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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.

BuiltWith Tech Lookup + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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.