How to Use the HackEDU (Security Journey) MCP in CrewAI

Q: How do I add HackEDU (Security Journey) to my CrewAI agents?

Pass the server URL to the mcps parameter in your Agent definition. This makes the tools available to your crew immediately upon startup.

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Specialized security crews with CrewAI

Assign a researcher agent to `list_vulnerabilities` while a moderator agent manages `create_issue`. They work together to ensure no security gap goes unaddressed. This role-based approach keeps your security operations running 24/7. Your agents handle the heavy lifting while you focus on the high-level strategy.

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Use a monitor agent to periodically call `get_team_progress`. If progress hits a threshold, the agent can trigger an escalation report to your security team. It keeps the team accountable without manual oversight. The agents act as a persistent guardrail for your development standards.

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Let your analysis agent use `list_adaptive_training_plans` to recommend content for developers. The agent tailors the training based on the specific vulnerabilities found in production. It ensures every developer gets a custom path. You stop wasting time on generic training and start addressing the actual risks in your codebase.

Setup guide

Set up HackEDU (Security Journey) 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 HackEDU (Security Journey) tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

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

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

    task = Task(
        description="List recent HackEDU (Security Journey) 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 HackEDU (Security Journey) MCP in CrewAI

Pass the server URL to the `mcps` parameter in your Agent definition. This makes the tools available to your crew immediately upon startup.

They can. Because CrewAI supports shared memory, one agent can fetch data from `list_users` and pass it to another agent for analysis.

Yes. You can set up a hierarchical crew where a manager agent oversees the vulnerability remediation process using the available MCP tools.

It does. You can limit which agents have access to sensitive tools like `create_issue` to keep your security operations controlled and safe.

The server handles all authentication securely. You can restrict agent access to specific user progress records, ensuring data stays private to authorized actors.

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