Ember Climate MCP Server for CrewAI 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Connect your CrewAI agents to Ember Climate through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Ember Climate tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.
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from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="Ember Climate Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with Ember Climate effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging Ember Climate 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 Ember Climate "
"and summarize their capabilities."
),
agent=agent,
expected_output=(
"A detailed summary of 11 available tools "
"and what they can do."
),
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)
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About Ember Climate MCP Server
Connect your AI agents to Ember Climate's open electricity dataset and gain instant access to global energy intelligence covering over 200 countries and regions.
When paired with CrewAI, Ember Climate becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Ember Climate 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
- Carbon Intensity Analysis — Track yearly and monthly carbon footprint (gCO2/kWh) of electricity grids worldwide
- Generation by Source — Break down electricity production by energy type: coal, gas, nuclear, wind, solar, hydro, and more
- Demand Trends — Analyze electricity consumption patterns in TWh with per-capita metrics across nations
- Power Sector Emissions — Monitor CO2 emissions from the power sector in megatonnes and percentage shares
- Renewable Capacity Tracking — Follow monthly wind and solar capacity installations in GW to measure clean energy deployment
- Multi-Country Comparison — Query multiple nations simultaneously using comma-separated country codes for comparative analysis
- Filter Discovery — Explore available entities, energy sources, and date ranges dynamically before making targeted queries
The Ember Climate MCP Server exposes 11 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 Ember Climate to CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Ember Climate 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 11 tools from Ember Climate
Why Use CrewAI with the Ember Climate MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Ember Climate 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
Ember Climate + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Ember Climate MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Ember Climate 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 Ember Climate, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Ember Climate 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 Ember Climate against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
Ember Climate MCP Tools for CrewAI (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Ember Climate to CrewAI via MCP:
get_api_options
Use dataset (e.g., "electricity-generation"), temporal_resolution (e.g., "monthly", "yearly"), and filter_name (e.g., "entity", "series", "entity_code", "date", "year"). This tool is useful for discovering valid country codes, energy source types, and available date ranges before making specific data queries. Get available filter options for Ember electricity datasets
get_carbon_intensity_monthly
Use entity or entity_code to filter by country (e.g., "Brazil", "DE", "US"). Use start_date and end_date with format YYYY-MM (e.g., "2023-01", "2024-12"). This helps analyze seasonal patterns in grid carbon footprint and track monthly decarbonization progress. Get monthly carbon intensity of electricity generation for countries/regions
get_carbon_intensity_yearly
Use entity or entity_code to filter by country (e.g., "Brazil", "DE", "US"). Use start_date and end_date with format YYYY (e.g., "2020", "2023"). Returns emissions intensity data showing how clean or polluting the electricity grid is over time. Get yearly carbon intensity of electricity generation for countries/regions
get_electricity_demand_monthly
Use entity or entity_code to filter by country (e.g., "Brazil", "DE", "US"). Use start_date and end_date with format YYYY-MM (e.g., "2023-01", "2024-12"). Useful for analyzing seasonal demand patterns, peak consumption periods, and demand forecasting. Get monthly electricity demand data for countries/regions
get_electricity_demand_yearly
Use entity or entity_code to specify countries (e.g., "Brazil", "DE", "US"). Use start_date and end_date with format YYYY (e.g., "2020", "2023"). Essential for understanding energy consumption trends and comparing per-capita usage across nations. Get yearly electricity demand data for countries/regions
get_electricity_generation_monthly
). Returns generation in TWh and percentage share of total generation for each source. Use entity or entity_code to filter by country (e.g., "Brazil", "DE", "US"). Use start_date and end_date with format YYYY-MM (e.g., "2023-01", "2024-12"). Use series to filter by specific energy sources (e.g., "coal", "wind", "solar", "hydro", "nuclear", "gas"). Perfect for analyzing seasonal generation patterns, renewable intermittency, and monthly energy mix changes. Get monthly electricity generation by source for countries/regions
get_electricity_generation_yearly
). Returns generation in TWh and percentage share of total generation for each source. Use entity or entity_code to filter by country (e.g., "Brazil", "DE", "US"). Use start_date and end_date with format YYYY (e.g., "2020", "2023"). Use series to filter by specific energy sources (e.g., "coal", "wind", "solar", "hydro", "nuclear", "gas"). Essential for analyzing energy transition, renewable adoption, and fossil fuel phase-out progress. Get yearly electricity generation by source for countries/regions
get_generation_multi_entity
g., "BRA,DE,US" for Brazil, Germany, and United States). Use start_date and end_date with format YYYY for yearly or YYYY-MM for monthly data. Use series to filter by energy source (e.g., "coal", "wind", "solar", "hydro", "nuclear", "gas"). This is highly efficient for comparative analysis across multiple nations without making separate API calls. Example: entity_code="BRA,DE,US,CHN,IND" to compare BRICS+ nations energy generation. Get electricity generation data for multiple countries simultaneously
get_installed_capacity_monthly
Use entity or entity_code to filter by country (e.g., "Brazil", "DE", "US"). Use start_date and end_date with format YYYY-MM (e.g., "2023-01", "2024-12"). Use series to filter by capacity type (e.g., "wind", "solar"). Tracks renewable infrastructure deployment and capacity growth over time across different nations. Get monthly installed power capacity (wind and solar) for countries
get_power_sector_emissions_monthly
Use entity or entity_code to filter by country (e.g., "Brazil", "DE", "US"). Use start_date and end_date with format YYYY-MM (e.g., "2023-01", "2024-12"). Use series parameter to filter by emission types (e.g., "co2"). Enables granular tracking of monthly emission trends and seasonal variations in power sector pollution. Get monthly power sector CO2 emissions for countries/regions
get_power_sector_emissions_yearly
Use entity or entity_code to filter by country (e.g., "Brazil", "DE", "US"). Use start_date and end_date with format YYYY (e.g., "2020", "2023"). Use series parameter to filter by emission types (e.g., "co2"). Critical for tracking national decarbonization progress and climate policy effectiveness. Get yearly power sector CO2 emissions for countries/regions
Example Prompts for Ember Climate in CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Ember Climate immediately.
"What is the carbon intensity of Brazil's electricity grid in recent years?"
"Compare wind and solar generation between Germany, China, and the US for the last 3 years."
"Show me the monthly electricity demand in France during 2024."
Troubleshooting Ember Climate MCP Server with CrewAI
Common issues when connecting Ember Climate to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not discovered
Agent not using tools
Timeout errors
Rate limiting or 429 errors
Ember Climate + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Ember Climate MCP Server with CrewAI.
How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?
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?
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?
Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?
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)?
crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.Connect Ember Climate with your favorite client
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Connect Ember Climate to CrewAI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.