How to Use the Fanart.tv MCP in CrewAI

Q: How do I filter tools for Fanart.tv and CrewAI?

Use the toolfilter option in the MCP server configuration. This limits which agents can access specific tools like getalbumart.

Deploy a specialized media research crew using the Fanart.tv MCP server and CrewAI agents.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Fanart.tv to CrewAI and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Autonomous media research crews for CrewAI

Assign a researcher agent to scan for new entries. Use `get_latest_movies` to keep your CrewAI agents informed about recent media additions without human input. The agents work in parallel to gather metadata. They share the findings across their internal memory to build a complete picture of your library.

Specialized artwork gathering agents

Give your CrewAI agents the power to source specific art types. Use `get_tv_art` to fetch clear logos or `get_movie_art` for posters during the execution phase. Each agent manages its own tool calls based on its assigned role. The result is a coordinated collection of high-quality assets ready for final processing.

Hierarchical media updates with MCP

Set up a management agent to oversee the artwork quality. Use `get_tv_art_hd` to ensure your collection meets specific resolution standards set by your CrewAI team. If the data doesn't meet your requirements, the agent can escalate the task. It automates the maintenance of your entire media catalog.

Setup guide

Set up Fanart.tv 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 Fanart.tv tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

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

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

    task = Task(
        description="List recent Fanart.tv 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 Fanart.tv MCP in CrewAI

Include the Fanart.tv MCP server URL in the mcps list of your agent definition. CrewAI will automatically expose the tools to your agents.

Yes, your agents share the MCP connection. They can coordinate to fetch different artwork types for the same media ID without conflicts.

Use the tool_filter option in the MCP server configuration. This limits which agents can access specific tools like get_album_art.

The agent stores the returned artwork URLs in its shared memory. Other agents in the crew can then access this data for subsequent tasks.

The server only transmits public artwork metadata to your agents. Your credentials for the API are stored locally and never exposed to the CrewAI execution environment.

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