How do I get a Diese API Key?

Log in to your Diese account, navigate to **Settings > API**, and you will find your API Key there. You will also need your account subdomain.

Can the agent update task statuses?

This integration currently focuses on listing and retrieving ERP data for analysis. Modifying task statuses or project details should be managed via the Diese dashboard.

Is resource planning data included?

Yes, you can use the list_resource_planning tool to retrieve scheduled planning entries and resource allocations across your projects.

Diese MCP Server for CrewAI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Author: Vinkius

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

Integrate Diese, the comprehensive cloud-based ERP software, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your business projects, monitor sales invoices and expenses, track resource planning and tasks, and research business partners using natural language.

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

Project Oversight — List and retrieve detailed configuration for all active and archived projects in your ERP.
Billing & Expense Tracking — Monitor sales invoices and business expenses, tracking their status and organizational approval.
Resource Intelligence — Access scheduled planning entries and resource allocations to ensure project efficiency.
Task Management — List pending project tasks and identify items that have passed their deadline.

The Diese 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.

How to Connect Diese to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Diese 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 10 tools from Diese

Why Use CrewAI with the Diese MCP Server

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

Diese + CrewAI Use Cases

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

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

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

Diese MCP Tools for CrewAI (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Diese to CrewAI via MCP:

get_account_metadata

Retrieve metadata and usage limits for your Diese account

get_project_details

Get detailed information for a specific ERP project

list_business_expenses

List all recorded business expenses and their approval status

list_erp_contacts

List all business contacts and partners in the system

list_erp_projects

List all active and archived projects in your Diese account

list_overdue_erp_tasks

Identify project tasks that have passed their deadline (mock logic)

list_project_tasks

List pending and completed tasks across all projects

list_resource_planning

List scheduled planning entries and resource allocations

list_sales_invoices

List all generated sales invoices and their payment status

search_projects_by_name

Search for a project using a name keyword

Example Prompts for Diese in CrewAI

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

"List all active ERP projects."

"Show me the unpaid invoices from last month."

"Are there any project tasks overdue?"

Troubleshooting Diese MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Diese 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.

Diese + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Diese 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.