How to Use the Clearstory MCP in CrewAI

Q: How do I configure CrewAI to use the Clearstory MCP server?

Install the tools extension via pip install crewaitools. Then pass your Vinkius endpoint directly into the mcps array parameter when defining your agent.

Q: How do I restrict which Clearstory tools a CrewAI agent can run?

Use the MCPServerHTTP class from crewai.mcp. It accepts a toolfilter parameter so you can limit a junior agent to only reading T&M tags while the senior agent handles contract details.

Deploy autonomous agent crews to monitor Clearstory change orders using the Clearstory MCP Server and CrewAI.

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Assign CrewAI agents to construction oversight

Managing a massive job site requires constant vigilance from a dedicated researcher agent that runs `list_construction_projects` to map out active builds. This initial scout gathers the landscape and passes the raw IDs to specialized team members. That researcher passes the baton to a financial analyst agent. The analyst fires off `get_project_construction_details` and builds a daily briefing on budget variances without a human lifting a finger.

Audit T&M tags against contracts autonomously

Rogue labor entries destroy project margins until a compliance agent continuously pulls `list_tm_tags` from the field to match them against approved agreements. The crew acts as a tireless auditor that never misses a mismatched hour. When it needs verification, the agent calls `list_project_contracts`. If a tag lacks a matching contract, the moderator agent escalates the issue to the project manager immediately.

Track change orders with this MCP Server

Waiting for end-of-month reviews means you spot cost overruns too late, but your crew can execute `list_change_order_requests` every hour to catch pending CORs instantly. You get eyes on the financial requests the second they are filed. For high-value changes, the crew digs deeper. A specialized agent triggers `get_cor_details` and compares the requested amounts against `list_construction_rates` to ensure contractors aren't inflating equipment costs.

Setup guide

Set up Clearstory 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 Clearstory tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

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

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

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

Install the tools extension via `pip install crewai[tools]`. Then pass your Vinkius endpoint directly into the `mcps` array parameter when defining your agent.

Yes. The framework maintains shared memory across the crew. One agent can pull active sites using `list_construction_projects` and the next agent instantly knows which IDs to query.

Use the `MCPServerHTTP` class from `crewai.mcp`. It accepts a `tool_filter` parameter so you can limit a junior agent to only reading T&M tags while the senior agent handles contract details.

Set up a monitor agent with a sequential execution pattern. It will periodically check the notification feed and trigger response agents only when specific contractors complain.

Authentication requires only a single endpoint token that resolves securely. Your unapproved change orders and proprietary equipment rates pass through an isolated environment that leaves zero trace after the task completes.

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