How to Use the Estimote MCP in CrewAI

Q: How do CrewAI agents coordinate to update Estimote configurations?

One agent uses getbeacondetails to inspect a beacon's current shadow state. It then passes these details to a second agent, which calls updatebeaconsettings to modify parameters like advertising intervals.

Q: Can I restrict which tools this MCP server exposes to CrewAI?

Yes, you can use MCPServerHTTP with a custom tool filter to expose only specific tools like getbeacontelemetry to your research agents, while restricting write operations like removebeacondevice.

Q: How do CrewAI agents analyze foot traffic using Estimote data?

Your analytics agent calls getdeviceanalytics to fetch unique visitor counts and dwell times. The agent then writes a summary report and shares it with other crew members to adjust proximity marketing campaigns.

Q: What happens if a beacon needs to be decommissioned by the crew?

The crew uses removebeacondevice to permanently delete the beacon from your cloud account. Because this action is irreversible, you should assign a human-in-the-loop agent to approve the deletion before it executes.

Deploy CrewAI agent teams to monitor telemetry, manage tags, and optimize physical Estimote fleets via this MCP server.

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Coordinate Multi-Agent Fleet Inspections

`list_beacon_devices` allows your specialized CrewAI research agent to inventory every physical beacon registered to your account. The agent pulls MAC addresses, battery status, and firmware versions, then hands the data to an analyst agent. The analyst agent checks for outdated firmware or low batteries, while a coordination agent schedules maintenance. This division of labor keeps your physical deployment healthy without manual human intervention.

Automate Physical Location Deployments

`create_physical_location` registers your new retail venues using a specialized setup agent. Once the location is created, a second agent runs `list_physical_locations` to verify the geographic coordinates and site name in the database. This team of agents then runs `assign_tag_to_beacon` to group the hardware by store section. This automated pipeline ensures your physical locations are correctly mapped and tagged the moment your field team installs the devices.

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`update_beacon_settings` queues changes to broadcasting power and advertising intervals based on recommendations from your optimization agent. The agent analyzes hardware telemetry to find the sweet spot between battery life and signal range. To avoid draining the physical batteries, a supervisor agent monitors this process and blocks excessive updates. This keeps your hardware running longer while maintaining accurate proximity detection on the sales floor.

Setup guide

Set up Estimote 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 Estimote tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

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

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

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

One agent uses `get_beacon_details` to inspect a beacon's current shadow state. It then passes these details to a second agent, which calls `update_beacon_settings` to modify parameters like advertising intervals.

Yes, you can use `MCPServerHTTP` with a custom tool filter to expose only specific tools like `get_beacon_telemetry` to your research agents, while restricting write operations like `remove_beacon_device`.

Your analytics agent calls `get_device_analytics` to fetch unique visitor counts and dwell times. The agent then writes a summary report and shares it with other crew members to adjust proximity marketing campaigns.

The crew uses `remove_beacon_device` to permanently delete the beacon from your cloud account. Because this action is irreversible, you should assign a human-in-the-loop agent to approve the deletion before it executes.

Vinkius runs the Estimote MCP server inside a secure, zero-trust V8 isolate. This prevents your physical street addresses and geographic coordinates from being exposed to external agents or third-party monitoring tools.

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