How to Use the Franchimp MCP in CrewAI

Q: Can I limit which Franchimp tools a CrewAI agent can use?

Yes. Use the filter parameter when setting up MCPServerHTTP. This lets you grant one agent access to search queries while restricting it from pulling financial statistics.

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Multi-Agent Franchise Research

Your CrewAI setup uses `search_franchisors` to let a dedicated Research Agent scan the market for emerging brands. This agent passes its findings into shared memory, where an Analysis Agent takes over. The system operates autonomously, chaining specialized roles to break down complex market landscapes without you lifting a finger. The Analysis Agent immediately calls `get_investment_stats` and `get_franchise_details` on the targets identified in step one. Because CrewAI agents share context, the second agent knows exactly which franchise IDs to query. You get a fully automated research department running in your terminal.

Autonomous Lead Generation Squads

Assign a Lead Gen Agent to run `list_multi_unit_operators` and pinpoint high-capacity buyers. Once it finds a match, a separate Outreach Agent triggers `get_franchisee_details` or `find_franchisee_by_email` to gather contact information. They hand off tasks sequentially, building a verified prospect list while you sleep. You control exactly which tools each agent can access. By using `MCPServerHTTP` with a `tool_filter`, you restrict the Outreach Agent from accidentally calling `list_fdd_documents`. This strict separation of duties prevents runaway token usage and keeps your agents focused.

Monitored FDD Extraction with CrewAI

Your CrewAI architecture deploys a Moderator Agent to oversee a Compliance Agent tasked with calling `get_fdd_metadata`. The Moderator watches the session logs in real-time. If the Compliance Agent tries to pull too many records at once, the Moderator steps in and halts the operation. Before any heavy lifting starts, an Admin Agent queries `list_available_credits` and `get_account_info` to verify system limits. You configure the transport layer via stdio or SSE, and the crew handles the rest. The entire operation runs autonomously from your CLI.

Setup guide

Set up Franchimp 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 Franchimp tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

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

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

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

Install the tools package for your framework. You can pass the server URL directly into the agent array for a quick start, or use `MCPServerHTTP` for advanced configuration.

Yes. Use the filter parameter when setting up `MCPServerHTTP`. This lets you grant one agent access to search queries while restricting it from pulling financial statistics.

The framework uses shared memory. If your first agent pulls a list of IDs, the next agent in the sequence reads those IDs and queries their specific details without needing you to pass the variables manually.

You can connect your agents using stdio, Server-Sent Events, or Streamable HTTP. The framework handles the underlying communication automatically.

The system processes sensitive corporate structures and FDD metadata via `get_fdd_metadata`. Vinkius secures this by routing the requests through a strict zero-trust sandbox. The environment is completely ephemeral and burns down the moment the API response fires.

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