How to Use the Cloverly MCP in CrewAI
Deploy specialized agent teams to calculate and purchase carbon offsets using CrewAI.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Cloverly MCP to CrewAI
Create your Vinkius account to connect Cloverly to CrewAI and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Run Cloverly MCP Server in CrewAI Teams
`create_estimate` allows your logistics agent to calculate shipping emissions while an accounting agent prepares the budget. You pass the Cloverly MCP Server URL in the `mcps` list to give your entire crew instant access to carbon data. CrewAI's shared memory lets the accounting agent read the estimate generated by the logistics agent. They collaborate autonomously to match shipping footprints with real-world credit costs without writing custom integration code.
Autonomous Offset Procurement and Verification
`create_purchase` is executed by a specialized buyer agent once the moderator agent approves the calculated footprint. You can use `MCPServerHTTP` to limit tool access, ensuring only the buyer agent can spend funds. After the purchase completes, a verification agent runs `get_purchase` to get transaction details and archive the receipt. This sequential execution ensures your environmental ledger remains accurate and fully audited.
Automated Sustainability Monitoring
`get_impact_summary` runs on a daily schedule managed by a monitor agent to track your team's total offset metrics. If the numbers look off, the monitor agent alerts the crew to investigate. If the carbon metrics exceed your monthly budget, the monitor agent triggers an escalation task for the procurement crew. The crew queries `list_purchases` to cross-reference recent transactions against your internal shipping database.
Set up Cloverly MCP in CrewAI
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
crewaipackage (pip install crewai) - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install CrewAI
Run
pip install crewaito install the framework. MCP support is built-in via themcpsparameter. - 2
Add the MCP URL to your agent
Pass your Vinkius endpoint directly to the
mcpslist. 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
Crewwith your agent and tasks. Callcrew.kickoff()— the agent will automatically invoke Cloverly tools as needed.
from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="Cloverly Analyst",
goal="Access and analyze Cloverly data via MCP.",
backstory="Expert analyst with direct Cloverly access.",
mcps=[
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
],
)
task = Task(
description="List recent Cloverly transactions",
agent=agent,
expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result) Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
crewai+crewai-toolspackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
pip install crewai crewai-tools. TheMCPServerAdapterhandles lifecycle management and tool conversion. - 2
Connect with MCPServerAdapter
Use
MCPServerAdapteras a context manager withSseServerParameterspointing to your Vinkius endpoint. The adapter automatically manages connection lifecycle. - 3
Assign tools and run
Pass the returned
mcp_toolsto your agent'stoolsparameter. The adapter converts MCP tools to nativeBaseToolobjects compatible with all CrewAI agents.
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="Cloverly Analyst",
goal="Access and analyze Cloverly data via MCP.",
backstory="Expert analyst with direct Cloverly access.",
tools=mcp_tools,
)
task = Task(
description="List recent Cloverly transactions",
agent=agent,
expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result) Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Cloverly. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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