How do I find my HetrixTools API Token?

Log in to your HetrixTools account, navigate to **Account Settings**, and click on the **API** tab. You will be able to generate and copy your unique API Token from there.

Can I perform on-demand blacklist checks?

Yes! Use the `check_ip_blacklist` or `check_domain_blacklist` tools. These trigger real-time scans across 90+ blacklists. Note that these requests can take a few minutes to complete.

What are the maintenance modes for monitors?

The integration supports three modes: 1 (Normal), 2 (Maintenance with notifications enabled), and 3 (Maintenance without notifications). Use `set_maintenance_mode` to toggle these.

Is the integration secure for monitoring data?

Absolutely. The integration uses industry-standard Bearer tokens (v3) or secure URL tokens over HTTPS. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.

HetrixTools MCP Server for CrewAI 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: HetrixTools
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

docs.crewai.com/mcp/overview

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Connect your CrewAI agents to HetrixTools through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every HetrixTools 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="HetrixTools Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with HetrixTools effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging HetrixTools 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 HetrixTools "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 11 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

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

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About HetrixTools MCP Server

Connect your HetrixTools account to any AI agent and take full control of your infrastructure monitoring and IP reputation management through natural conversation.

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

Uptime Oversight — List all uptime monitors, check status, and retrieve detailed availability reports for your websites and services.
Blacklist Monitoring — List and manage monitors for IP addresses and domains across 90+ global blacklists.
On-Demand Checks — Perform real-time blacklist scans for any IPv4 address or domain directly from the chat.
Maintenance Control — Quickly toggle maintenance modes for your monitors to avoid false alerts during updates.
Resource Tracking — Monitor your account's API and monitor usage to stay within your plan limits.
Team Alerts — Access and manage your contact lists to ensure the right people are notified of outages.

The HetrixTools MCP Server exposes 11 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 HetrixTools to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the HetrixTools 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 11 tools from HetrixTools

Why Use CrewAI with the HetrixTools MCP Server

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

HetrixTools + CrewAI Use Cases

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

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

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

HetrixTools MCP Tools for CrewAI (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect HetrixTools to CrewAI via MCP:

add_uptime_monitor

Pass the configuration as a JSON string in "body_json" (requires type, target, label, and contact ID). Create a new uptime monitor

check_domain_blacklist

Useful for identifying mail delivery issues. Perform an on-demand blacklist check for a domain

check_ip_blacklist

Note: results may take a few minutes to process. Perform an on-demand blacklist check for an IPv4 address

delete_uptime_monitor

Remove an uptime monitor

get_account_usage

Retrieve current API and resource usage statistics

list_blacklist_monitors

List all IP and domain blacklist monitors

list_bulk_reports

List all generated bulk reports

list_contact_lists

List notification contact lists

list_uptime_monitors

Use this to check the current health of your infrastructure. List all uptime monitors

list_uptime_reports

Retrieve detailed uptime reports for a monitor

set_maintenance_mode

Modes: 1 (Normal), 2 (Maint. with notifications), 3 (Maint. without notifications). Toggle maintenance mode for an uptime monitor

Example Prompts for HetrixTools in CrewAI

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

"List all my uptime monitors and their current status."

"Check if the IP address 1.2.3.4 is blacklisted."

"Put monitor ID 'm123' into maintenance mode without notifications."

Troubleshooting HetrixTools MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting HetrixTools 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.

HetrixTools + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating HetrixTools 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.