How to Use the Dotdigital MCP in CrewAI

Q: Can I restrict which Dotdigital tools a CrewAI agent can use?

Yes, you can use the toolfilter in CrewAI's configuration to limit agent access to Dotdigital tools. You might allow a marketing agent to use listemailcampaigns while blocking them from account settings.

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Run Dotdigital operations with CrewAI teams

The `list_email_templates` tool gives your CrewAI creative agent direct access to your pre-approved layouts. While your writer agent drafts copy, your designer agent selects the correct template to ensure brand consistency. A third coordinator agent uses `get_campaign_details` to verify that the final draft matches previous high-performing campaigns. This MCP Server setup allows your crew to build newsletters without human intervention.

Autonomous contact list hygiene

The `search_marketing_contacts` tool lets your CrewAI analyst agent find inactive subscribers across your account. After finding them, the analyst coordinates with a list manager agent to group these contacts for re-engagement. Using `list_address_book_contacts`, the crew identifies which lists have high churn rates. This multi-agent coordination keeps your deliverability rates high without manual file exports.

Run automated marketing audits

The `quick_marketing_health_audit` tool provides your CrewAI supervisor agent with a daily snapshot of campaign performance. If the audit reveals anomalies, the supervisor assigns research tasks to specialized agents. These agents call `list_automation_programs` to pinpoint which specific automated journeys are stalling. Your crew compiles the findings into a report, saving your team hours of manual troubleshooting.

Setup guide

Set up Dotdigital 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 Dotdigital tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

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

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

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

CrewAI agents share data through their common memory system, passing results from `get_contact_profile` between specialized roles. For example, your researcher agent pulls the profile, and your analyst agent immediately processes the history.

Yes, you can use the `tool_filter` in CrewAI's configuration to limit agent access to Dotdigital tools. You might allow a marketing agent to use `list_email_campaigns` while blocking them from account settings.

You pass the Vinkius server URL directly to your CrewAI Agent's `mcps` array parameter. The crew automatically configures the connection using the standard SSE or HTTP transport layer.

Yes, you can set up a sequential crew where the first agent runs `quick_marketing_health_audit` and the second agent analyzes the specific campaigns returned.

Your Dotdigital subscriber data is protected by end-to-end encryption through Vinkius's secure tunnel. The MCP Server acts as an ephemeral bridge, meaning contact emails are never cached or exposed to other agents in the crew.

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