How do I find my Hexometer API Key?

Log in to Hexometer, select a property from your dashboard, navigate to **Settings**, and you will find your unique **API Key** listed in the API section.

Can I trigger a performance check for any URL?

Yes! The `check_speed_desktop`, `check_speed_mobile`, and `run_seo_audit` tools allow you to provide any URL. Hexometer will perform a real-time analysis and return the results.

Does the integration detect broken links?

Yes, you can use the `check_broken_links` tool with a property ID to retrieve a list of all detected 404 errors and dead links identified by Hexometer's automated scans.

Is the integration secure for monitoring data?

Absolutely. The integration uses official Hexometer API keys over HTTPS. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.

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

Name: Hexometer
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

docs.crewai.com/mcp/overview

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

Connect your Hexometer account to any AI agent and take full control of your website monitoring and technical health through natural conversation.

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

Performance Analysis — Trigger on-demand page speed tests for desktop and mobile devices to ensure a fast user experience.
Asset Monitoring — Identify heavy scripts, large images, and detected JavaScript errors affecting your site's health.
Site Oversight — List all monitored properties and retrieve overall health scores and security statuses.
Availability Tracking — Access historical uptime statistics and monitor recent alerts for service interruptions.
SEO Auditing — Perform on-page SEO scans to analyze meta tags, headers, and broken link status.
Maintenance & Security — Verify SSL certificate expiry and monitor general security posture across your digital assets.

The Hexometer 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 Hexometer to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Hexometer 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 Hexometer

Why Use CrewAI with the Hexometer MCP Server

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

Hexometer + CrewAI Use Cases

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

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

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

Hexometer MCP Tools for CrewAI (11)

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

check_broken_links

List detected 404 errors and broken links for a property

check_page_errors

Scan a page for JS errors and heavy assets

check_speed_desktop

Returns scores and asset details. Analyze desktop page speed for a specific URL

check_speed_mobile

Analyze mobile page speed for a specific URL

get_security_status

Retrieve SSL and general security health for a site

get_site_health

Get the overall health status for a specific property

get_uptime_stats

Get historical uptime statistics for a site

list_monitored_sites

List all websites (properties) tracked in Hexometer

list_recent_alerts

List recent monitoring alerts and notifications

list_wordpress_syncs

List active WordPress plugin syncs

run_seo_audit

Perform an on-demand SEO audit for a URL

Example Prompts for Hexometer in CrewAI

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

"Analyze the mobile page speed for 'https://example.com'."

"Show me the health status for property ID 'prop_123'."

"Run an SEO audit for 'https://myblog.com/post-1'."

Troubleshooting Hexometer MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Hexometer 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.

Hexometer + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Hexometer 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.