Can I update my availability status via AI for the secretary?

Yes! Use the `update_secretary_status` action. You can provide a new status (like 'busy') and an optional note to tell the secretary exactly what to say to callers.

How do I see the notes from the last call handled by Bureau24?

Run the `list_calls` query to find the recent interactions. You can then use `get_call` with the specific Call ID to retrieve all notes and details from the receptionist.

Is it possible to add a regular customer to my address book via AI?

Absolutely. Use the `create_contact` tool. Provide the customer's name, phone number, and optional email to help the virtual secretary identify them in future calls.

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Bureau24 MCP Server for CrewAIGive CrewAI instant access to 10 tools to Create Contact, Get Call, Get Me, and more

Name: Bureau24
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 10 Tools Framework

Connect your CrewAI agents to Bureau24 through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Bureau24 tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.

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The Bureau24 app connector for CrewAI is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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python

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Bureau24 Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with Bureau24 effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging Bureau24 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 Bureau24 "
        "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 Bureau24 MCP Server

Connect your Bureau24 (bureau24.fr) virtual secretary account to any AI agent and simplify how you coordinate incoming calls, customer messages, and professional availability through natural conversation.

When paired with CrewAI, Bureau24 becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Bureau24 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

Call Management — List all calls handled by your virtual receptionist and retrieve detailed notes and participant info.
Message Oversight — List and inspect messages and notifications sent by the Bureau24 service regarding your business activity.
Availability Control — Update your current status (Available, Busy, Away) and provide real-time notes for the secretary on how to handle callers.
Contact Directory — Manage your address book by listing and creating contacts to help the secretary identify regular callers.
Instruction Oversight — Query your standing instructions to verify how calls are being processed by the virtual team.
Account Visibility — Fetch your profile details and verify your current subscription and account metadata.

The Bureau24 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.

All 10 Bureau24 tools available for CrewAI

When CrewAI connects to Bureau24 through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning virtual-receptionist, call-routing, call-logging, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_contact

Add a new contact to your address book

get_call

Get details of a specific call

get_me

fr account and subscription. Get account information

get_message

Get details of a specific message

get_secretary_status

Get your current secretary status

list_calls

List recent calls received by bureau24.fr

list_contacts

List your address book contacts

list_instructions

List secretary handling instructions

list_messages

List messages from your virtual secretary

update_secretary_status

g., Available, In a Meeting, On Vacation) and provides a note for the secretary. Update your availability status

Connect Bureau24 to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Bureau24 into CrewAI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Bureau24

Why Use CrewAI with the Bureau24 MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Bureau24 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

Bureau24 + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Bureau24 MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Bureau24 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 Bureau24, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Bureau24 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 Bureau24 against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

Example Prompts for Bureau24 in CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Bureau24 immediately.

"List all recent calls handled by my virtual secretary."

"Set my status to 'busy' and tell the secretary I am in a workshop until 2 PM."

"Show me the latest message from the Bureau24 service."

Troubleshooting Bureau24 MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Bureau24 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.

Bureau24 + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Bureau24 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.