How to Use the Factorial MCP in CrewAI

Q: How do I assign Factorial tools to a CrewAI agent?

Pass the hosted MCP server URL directly into the agent's mcps list. This gives that specific agent access to tools like listemployees while keeping other agents restricted.

Q: Can I restrict CrewAI agents from viewing sensitive contract data?

Yes. Use a toolfilter in CrewAI to selectively expose only specific tools. This ensures an agent can look up teams with listcompanyteams but cannot access listemployeecontracts.

Deploy a CrewAI team of HR agents to analyze Factorial shift patterns, audit contracts, and manage leave requests autonomously.

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Audit company compliance by assigning contract reviews

Audit company compliance by assigning `list_employee_contracts` to a specialized CrewAI agent. Instead of running a single script, you deploy a crew of specialized agents where one focuses entirely on compliance by pulling data with this tool, while a second agent analyzes team structures using `list_company_teams`. This collaborative setup lets the agents cross-reference their findings without manual prompting. The compliance agent flags outdated agreements, and the org agent maps them to the correct managers, delivering a finished report to your team.

Track daily shift schedules autonomously

Track daily shift schedules autonomously by assigning `list_attendance_shifts` to your scheduling agent. A scheduling agent calls this tool to see who logged hours, while a monitoring agent checks `list_time_off_leaves` to verify approved absences. If someone is missing without an approved leave request, the agents coordinate to find the team lead's contact info using `get_employee_details`. They draft an escalation message automatically, handling the entire tracking process without human intervention.

Autonomous document sorting with this MCP Server

Sort corporate documents automatically by letting an archivist agent run `list_document_folders`. An archivist agent scans your directory and indexes the files inside using `list_hr_documents` on this MCP Server. A supervisor agent monitors this process to ensure no sensitive files are misplaced. By separating the reading and indexing tasks between specialized agents, you reduce errors and make sure your employee files are cataloged correctly.

Setup guide

Set up Factorial 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 Factorial tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

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

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

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

Pass the hosted MCP server URL directly into the agent's `mcps` list. This gives that specific agent access to tools like `list_employees` while keeping other agents restricted.

Yes. CrewAI allows agents to share memory and pass tasks sequentially. One agent gathers data with `list_attendance_shifts`, and another formats it into a weekly report.

The hosted MCP server manages API limits on the backend. When multiple CrewAI agents run tools like `list_hr_documents` simultaneously, the server queues the requests to prevent API blocks.

Yes. Use a `tool_filter` in CrewAI to selectively expose only specific tools. This ensures an agent can look up teams with `list_company_teams` but cannot access `list_employee_contracts`.

Your employee records, contract details, and document metadata are processed inside our isolated MCP sandbox. No HR data is written to disk or stored permanently, keeping your records private.

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