How do I get my Foodpanda Partner API access token?

After being approved on the Foodpanda Partner Portal, you'll receive OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials. Use the `getAuthToken` flow with your client_id and client_secret to obtain a JWT Bearer token. This token is what you paste into the credential field.

Can I update my restaurant menu directly through this integration?

Yes! Use the `update_vendor_catalog` tool with the chain_id, vendor_id, and a JSON array of products. You can also use `add_catalog_products` to add specific items to your chain catalog.

What is the API rate limit for Foodpanda Partner API?

The Foodpanda Partner API has a rate limit of 50 requests per minute. The integration handles this automatically, but if you're doing bulk operations, be mindful of this constraint.

Can I temporarily close a restaurant via the API?

Yes, you can update the operational status using `update_vendor_status` to close or set the restaurant as busy to prevent new orders.

Foodpanda MCP Server for CrewAI 13 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Foodpanda
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Connect your CrewAI agents to Foodpanda through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Foodpanda tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.

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python

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Foodpanda Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with Foodpanda effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging Foodpanda 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 Foodpanda "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 13 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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About Foodpanda MCP Server

Connect your Foodpanda Partner account to any AI agent and take full control of your food delivery operations through natural conversation.

When paired with CrewAI, Foodpanda becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Foodpanda 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

Vendor Catalog Management — Fetch, update, and export complete product catalogs for any restaurant in your chain
Category Organization — List and manage vendor categories to organize menu items efficiently
Order Tracking — Retrieve order details and full order history with date range filtering
Order Management — Update order status and details in real-time
Promotion Control — Create, update, and monitor promotional campaigns across your chain
Vendor Status — Check and update operational status (open, closed, busy) for any vendor
Catalog Jobs — Monitor async catalog update and product addition jobs

The Foodpanda MCP Server exposes 13 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 Foodpanda to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Foodpanda 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 13 tools from Foodpanda

Why Use CrewAI with the Foodpanda MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Foodpanda 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

Foodpanda + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Foodpanda MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Foodpanda 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 Foodpanda, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Foodpanda 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 Foodpanda against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

Foodpanda MCP Tools for CrewAI (13)

These 13 tools become available when you connect Foodpanda to CrewAI via MCP:

add_catalog_products

Add products to chain catalog on Foodpanda

export_catalog

Export vendor catalog on Foodpanda

get_catalog_job

Get catalog job status on Foodpanda

get_order_details

Get order details from Foodpanda

get_order_history

Get order history for a vendor on Foodpanda

get_promotion_job

Get promotion job status on Foodpanda

get_vendor_catalog

Get vendor catalog from Foodpanda

get_vendor_categories

Get vendor categories from Foodpanda

get_vendor_status

Get vendor status from Foodpanda

update_order

Update an order on Foodpanda

update_vendor_catalog

Update vendor catalog on Foodpanda

update_vendor_status

g., open, closed, busy). Update vendor status on Foodpanda

upsert_promotion

Create or update a promotion on Foodpanda

Example Prompts for Foodpanda in CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Foodpanda immediately.

"Show me the complete catalog for vendor 12345 in chain 67890."

"What's the status of order ORD-98765?"

"Set vendor 12345 to busy status due to high order volume."

Troubleshooting Foodpanda MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Foodpanda to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not discovered

Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts. check console output.

Agent not using tools

Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".

Timeout errors

CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.

Rate limiting or 429 errors

Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.

Foodpanda + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Foodpanda MCP Server with CrewAI.

How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?

CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily. when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard 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?

Yes. Each agent has its own 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?

CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.

Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?

CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using 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)?

Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.