Farmonaut MCP Server for CrewAI 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Connect your CrewAI agents to Farmonaut through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Farmonaut 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="Farmonaut Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with Farmonaut effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging Farmonaut 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 Farmonaut "
"and summarize their capabilities."
),
agent=agent,
expected_output=(
"A detailed summary of 12 available tools "
"and what they can do."
),
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)
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About Farmonaut MCP Server
Connect your Farmonaut Satellite API to any AI agent and take full control of satellite-based crop monitoring, vegetation index analysis, weather tracking, AI crop advisory, and deforestation detection through natural conversation.
When paired with CrewAI, Farmonaut becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Farmonaut 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
- Field Management — List and register agricultural fields with boundaries, crop types, and planting dates
- NDVI Analysis — Calculate NDVI from Sentinel-2, Landsat, and PlanetScope for crop health monitoring
- NDWI Water Index — Monitor crop water content and irrigation needs with water index analysis
- EVI Enhanced Index — Track enhanced vegetation index for high-biomass and dense canopy crops
- Weather Data — Access historical and current weather data for agricultural decision making
- Weather Forecast — Get forecasts from 7 days to 3 months for agricultural planning
- Soil Moisture — Monitor soil moisture at different depths for irrigation scheduling
- Satellite Imagery — Retrieve true-color, false-color, and NDVI overlay images from multiple satellites
- AI Crop Advisory — Get AI-powered recommendations for irrigation, fertilizer, pest control, and harvest
- Deforestation Alerts — Detect land use changes and tree cover loss for conservation compliance
- SAR Analysis — All-weather monitoring using Synthetic Aperture Radar that penetrates clouds
- Multi-Satellite Support — Access Sentinel-2, Landsat, PlanetScope, and SAR satellite data
The Farmonaut MCP Server exposes 12 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 Farmonaut to CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Farmonaut 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 12 tools from Farmonaut
Why Use CrewAI with the Farmonaut MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Farmonaut 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
Farmonaut + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Farmonaut MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Farmonaut 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 Farmonaut, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Farmonaut 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 Farmonaut against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
Farmonaut MCP Tools for CrewAI (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Farmonaut to CrewAI via MCP:
add_field
Accepts field boundary as GeoJSON polygon or coordinates, field name, crop type, and planting date. Returns the created field with ID, calculated area, and monitoring activation status. Essential for onboarding new fields into the monitoring system, expanding farm coverage, and setting up new crop seasons. AI agents should use this when users ask "add a new field for monitoring", "register this field boundary", or need to set up satellite monitoring for a new agricultural area. Register a new agricultural field for satellite monitoring
get_crop_advisory
Returns recommendations for irrigation, fertilization, pest control, harvest timing, and field operations. Essential for data-driven farm management, precision agriculture, and optimizing crop inputs. AI agents should use this when users ask "what should I do in my field this week", "get irrigation and fertilizer recommendations", or need AI-powered crop management advice. Get AI-powered crop management advisories and recommendations
get_deforestation_alerts
Uses satellite imagery to detect tree cover loss, land clearing, and vegetation changes over time. Essential for conservation compliance, environmental monitoring, carbon credit verification, and land use change detection. AI agents should reference this when users ask "show deforestation alerts in my area", "detect land use changes", or need environmental compliance monitoring. Get deforestation and land change detection alerts
get_evi
EVI is more sensitive in high-biomass regions and less affected by atmospheric conditions and soil background than NDVI. Essential for monitoring dense canopies, tropical crops, and areas with high atmospheric interference. Returns EVI values, statistics, satellite source, and acquisition dates. AI agents should use this when users ask "show me EVI trends for this field", "how is the canopy developing in high-biomass areas", or need enhanced vegetation index analysis for dense vegetation. Calculate EVI enhanced vegetation index for high-biomass crop monitoring
get_fields
Returns field names, boundaries (GeoJSON polygons), area in hectares/acres, crop type, planting dates, and current monitoring status. Essential for farm management overview, field inventory, and selecting target fields for satellite analysis. AI agents should use this when users ask "show me all my fields", "list monitored fields", or need to identify available fields for vegetation index or weather queries. List all agricultural fields monitored in your Farmonaut account
get_ndvi
NDVI measures vegetation health and vigor on a scale of -1 to 1, with higher values indicating healthier vegetation. Returns NDVI values, statistics (mean, min, max, std), satellite source, acquisition date, and cloud cover percentage. Essential for crop health assessment, growth stage monitoring, stress detection, and yield prediction. AI agents should use this when users ask "what is the NDVI for my rice field this month", "calculate vegetation health for field X", or need NDVI-based crop health analysis. Calculate NDVI vegetation index for crop health monitoring
get_ndwi
NDWI is sensitive to vegetation water content and soil moisture, making it essential for irrigation scheduling, drought monitoring, and water stress detection. Returns NDWI values, statistics, satellite source, and acquisition dates. AI agents should reference this when users ask "what is the water content in my crops", "do I need to irrigate", or need water stress analysis for irrigation planning. Calculate NDWI water index for crop water stress and irrigation monitoring
get_sar_analysis
SAR penetrates clouds and works day/night, making it essential for monitoring in cloudy or rainy conditions. Returns backscatter values, soil moisture estimates, crop structure information, and change detection analysis. Essential for all-weather monitoring, flood detection, soil moisture mapping, and crop structure analysis. AI agents should use this when users ask "get SAR analysis for my field during cloudy season", "monitor crops through cloud cover", or need all-weather satellite analysis. Get Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) analysis for all-weather crop monitoring
get_satellite_images
Returns true-color and false-color composites, NDVI overlays, and raw spectral bands. Essential for visual crop assessment, change detection, damage assessment, and downloading imagery for further processing. AI agents should reference this when users ask "show me satellite images of my field from last week", "get latest Sentinel-2 imagery", or need satellite imagery for visual assessment. Retrieve satellite imagery for agricultural fields from multiple sources
get_soil_moisture
Returns soil moisture levels at different depths (surface, root zone, deep soil), moisture anomalies, and irrigation recommendations. Essential for irrigation scheduling, drought monitoring, water stress detection, and water resource optimization. AI agents should use this when users ask "what is the soil moisture level in my field", "do I need to irrigate", or need soil moisture data for irrigation planning. Get soil moisture data for irrigation scheduling and drought monitoring
get_weather
Includes temperature (air, soil), precipitation, humidity, wind speed/direction, solar radiation, evapotranspiration, and growing degree days. Essential for irrigation planning, frost risk assessment, disease/pest pressure modeling, and yield prediction. AI agents should use this when users ask "what was the weather like on my field last month", "get temperature and rainfall data", or need historical weather analysis for crop management decisions. Get historical and current weather data for agricultural fields
get_weather_forecast
Includes temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and solar radiation forecasts. Essential for planting schedule optimization, harvest timing, irrigation planning, frost protection, and seasonal crop management. AI agents should reference this when users ask "what is the weather forecast for my field next week", "get seasonal precipitation forecast", or need forward-looking weather data for agricultural planning. Get weather forecasts for agricultural planning and irrigation scheduling
Example Prompts for Farmonaut in CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Farmonaut immediately.
"Show me the NDVI trend for my rice field over the last 3 months."
"What is the 7-day weather forecast and current soil moisture for my wheat field?"
"Get AI crop advisory recommendations for my cotton field this week."
Troubleshooting Farmonaut MCP Server with CrewAI
Common issues when connecting Farmonaut 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
Farmonaut + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Farmonaut 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 Farmonaut with your favorite client
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Connect Farmonaut to CrewAI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.