Flip MCP Server for CrewAI 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Connect your CrewAI agents to Flip through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Flip 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="Flip Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with Flip effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging Flip 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 Flip "
"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)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Flip MCP Server
Connect your Flip (Flip.id) account to any AI agent and automate your financial operations through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Flip for Business provides a powerful API for making bulk disbursements, accepting payments via links or virtual accounts, and validating bank details. Now, you can manage your Indonesian payouts and collection workflows directly through natural conversation.
When paired with CrewAI, Flip becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Flip 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
- Money Transfers (Disbursement) — Initiate real-time money transfers to Indonesian bank accounts individually or in bulk.
- Payment Collection (Bills) — Create payment links (Bills) to receive funds from your customers effortlessly.
- Bank Account Validation — Instantly verify if a bank account exists and retrieve the holder's name before sending money.
- Balance Monitoring — Get a real-time view of your Flip business account balance to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Bank Discovery — List all supported banks and cities to facilitate accurate transaction entry.
- Transaction History — Retrieve lists of recent payouts and received payments to keep your records synchronized.
- Recurring Tasks — Monitor configured recurring disbursement tasks directly through the agent.
The Flip 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 Flip to CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Flip 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 Flip
Why Use CrewAI with the Flip MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Flip 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
Flip + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Flip MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Flip 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 Flip, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Flip 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 Flip against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
Flip MCP Tools for CrewAI (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Flip to CrewAI via MCP:
create_bill
Create payment link (Bill)
create_disbursement
Send money (payout)
get_balance
Check account balance
get_bill
Get bill details
get_disbursement
Get payout details
list_banks
List supported banks
list_bills
List payment links
list_cities
List supported cities
list_disbursements
List payouts
list_payments
List received payments
list_recurring_payments
List recurring payments
validate_bank_account
Verify bank account
Example Prompts for Flip in CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Flip immediately.
"Validate bank account '12345678' at bank 'bca'."
"Create a payment link for 500,000 IDR titled 'Service Fee'."
"What is my current Flip account balance?"
Troubleshooting Flip MCP Server with CrewAI
Common issues when connecting Flip 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
Flip + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Flip 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 Flip with your favorite client
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Connect Flip to CrewAI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.