How do I get my Commission Factory API key?

You can generate an API key in your Commission Factory dashboard under Profile and Preferences > Apps and API keys.

Is this for affiliates or merchants?

This MCP server supports tools for both Affiliates and Merchants. Your API key determines the data you can access.

What is the UniqueId in transactions?

The UniqueId (often called SubID or ClickID) is a custom value you passed during the initial click to track specific sources or campaigns.

Commission Factory MCP Server for CrewAI 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Commission Factory
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Connect your CrewAI agents to Commission Factory through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Commission Factory 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="Commission Factory Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with Commission Factory effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging Commission Factory 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 Commission Factory "
        "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 Commission Factory MCP Server

Connect your Commission Factory account to any AI agent and manage your affiliate marketing programs through natural conversation.

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

Transaction Retrieval — List your recent affiliate transactions, access detailed reports, and monitor clicks or conversions.
Program Management — Find details about merchants you have joined and check their status.
Promotional Tools — Retrieve active coupons, promotional codes, and creative banners from your partnered merchants.
Performance Tracking — Calculate your commissions, track generated sales value, and summarize performance data.

The Commission Factory 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 Commission Factory to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Commission Factory 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 Commission Factory

Why Use CrewAI with the Commission Factory MCP Server

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

Commission Factory + CrewAI Use Cases

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

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

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

Commission Factory MCP Tools for CrewAI (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Commission Factory to CrewAI via MCP:

get_merchant_details

Retrieve detailed information about a specific merchant

get_performance_summary

Calculate basic commission and sale totals for a set of transactions

get_transaction_details

Retrieve details of a specific transaction

list_affiliate_merchants

Retrieve a list of merchants available in the Commission Factory network

list_affiliate_transactions

Retrieve a list of transactions for your affiliate account

list_merchant_affiliates

Retrieve a list of affiliates joined to your merchant program

list_merchant_transactions

Retrieve transactions generated for your merchant campaign

list_promotions

Retrieve active coupon codes and promotions from joined merchants

Example Prompts for Commission Factory in CrewAI

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

"Show me the last 20 affiliate transactions in Commission Factory."

"List all active promotions and coupon codes from my joined merchants in Commission Factory."

"Calculate my total commission and sales value for the current month in Commission Factory."

Troubleshooting Commission Factory MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Commission Factory 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.

Commission Factory + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Commission Factory 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.