How do I connect my FreeAgent account?

This server uses OAuth 2.0. Simply click 'Connect' in the Vinkius interface, and you will be redirected to FreeAgent to authorize the integration.

Can I see my actual bank transactions using the agent?

Yes! The 'list_bank_transactions' tool allows you to retrieve the history for any configured bank account in your FreeAgent profile.

How do I filter for overdue invoices?

Use the 'list_invoices' tool and set the 'nested_state' parameter to 'Overdue'. The agent will return a list of all clients with outstanding payments.

Is Profit and Loss data available?

Yes, the 'get_profit_and_loss' tool provides a summary report for any specified date range, helping you track your business health.

FreeAgent MCP Server for CrewAI 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: FreeAgent
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Author: Vinkius

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Connect your CrewAI agents to FreeAgent through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every FreeAgent 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="FreeAgent Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with FreeAgent effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging FreeAgent 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 FreeAgent "
        "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 FreeAgent MCP Server

Connect your FreeAgent account to any AI agent to automate your accounting and financial oversight through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). FreeAgent is an award-winning accounting software designed for freelancers and small businesses. This MCP server enables you to manage your invoices, track bank transactions, and retrieve real-time Profit and Loss summaries directly through natural conversation.

When paired with CrewAI, FreeAgent becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call FreeAgent tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.

Key Features

Invoice Management — List all sales invoices, fetch detailed metadata, and monitor overdue payments instantly.
Contact Oversight — Access your database of customers and suppliers to maintain full context of your business relationships.
Banking Integration — List configured bank accounts and retrieve transaction history for reconciliation and auditing.
Expense & Bill Tracking — Monitor employee out-of-pocket expenses and supplier bills to keep your costs under control.
Project Coordination — Access and list projects managed in FreeAgent to see how they impact your finances.
Financial Reporting — Retrieve high-level Profit and Loss summaries to understand your business performance in real-time.
Organization Metadata — Access company settings and chart of accounts categories for consistent financial reporting.

The FreeAgent 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 FreeAgent to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the FreeAgent 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 FreeAgent

Why Use CrewAI with the FreeAgent MCP Server

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

FreeAgent + CrewAI Use Cases

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

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

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

FreeAgent MCP Tools for CrewAI (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect FreeAgent to CrewAI via MCP:

get_company_details

Get company metadata

get_contact_details

Get contact metadata

get_invoice_details

Get invoice metadata

get_profit_and_loss

Get P&L summary

list_bank_accounts

List bank accounts

list_bank_transactions

List transactions for an account

list_chart_of_accounts

List accounting categories

list_contacts

List customers and suppliers

list_invoices

List sales invoices

list_out_of_pocket_expenses

List employee expenses

list_projects

List active projects

list_purchase_bills

List purchase invoices (bills)

Example Prompts for FreeAgent in CrewAI

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

"Show me my 5 most recent sales invoices and their status."

"List all bank accounts and their current balances."

"Get my Profit and Loss summary for the last month."

Troubleshooting FreeAgent MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting FreeAgent 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.

FreeAgent + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating FreeAgent 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.