How do I find my Handwrytten API Key?

Log in to your Handwrytten dashboard, go to **Settings**, and then to the **API Keys** section. You can generate a new key or copy your existing one from there.

Can I use realistic handwriting fonts?

Yes! Handwrytten uses robots with real pens. You can list all available styles using the `list_fonts` tool and specify the `font_id` when sending a card.

How do I check if my card was sent?

Use the `list_orders` tool to see your history of sent cards or `get_order` with a specific order ID to check its current fulfillment status.

Is it possible to include gifts with the cards?

Yes, Handwrytten offers various gifts. You can list available items using the `list_gifts` tool and include the gift ID in your order request.

Handwrytten MCP Server for CrewAI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Handwrytten
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

docs.crewai.com/mcp/overview

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Connect your CrewAI agents to Handwrytten through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Handwrytten 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="Handwrytten Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with Handwrytten effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging Handwrytten 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 Handwrytten "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 10 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

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

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About Handwrytten MCP Server

Connect your Handwrytten account to any AI agent and take full control of your physical outreach and relationship management through natural conversation.

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

Card Selection — Browse and list all available stationery and card categories for any occasion.
Font Management — List and select from various realistic handwriting styles to personalize your notes.
Order Automation — Send single or bulk handwritten cards with personalized messages directly from the chat.
Address Book Access — Manage your saved recipients and retrieve address details for quick sending.
Credit Monitoring — Instantly check your account credit balance to manage your outreach budget.
Template Insights — Browse your message templates to maintain brand consistency in your physical mail.

The Handwrytten MCP Server exposes 10 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 Handwrytten to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Handwrytten 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 10 tools from Handwrytten

Why Use CrewAI with the Handwrytten MCP Server

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

Handwrytten + CrewAI Use Cases

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

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

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

Handwrytten MCP Tools for CrewAI (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Handwrytten to CrewAI via MCP:

get_credit_balance

Check current account credit balance

get_order

Get details for a specific order

list_address_book

List recipients in your address book

list_cards

List all available cards/stationery

list_categories

List all card categories

list_fonts

List all available handwriting fonts

list_gifts

List available gifts that can be included with cards

list_orders

List history of card orders

list_templates

List message templates

send_card

Requires card_id, font_id, message, and recipient details. Send a single handwritten card

Example Prompts for Handwrytten in CrewAI

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

"Send a 'Thank You' card to John Doe using font hwDavid."

"Check my current credit balance."

"List all available handwriting fonts."

Troubleshooting Handwrytten MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Handwrytten 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.

Handwrytten + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Handwrytten 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.