How do I find my HiBob API Token?

Log in to HiBob as an admin, go to **Settings > Integrations**, and look for the **Service Users** section. Create a new service user or select an existing one to generate and copy the API Token.

Why should I use the 'search_employees' tool?

The `search_employees` tool uses the modern HiBob Search API, which is more powerful than legacy endpoints and supports retrieving custom fields and filtering active/inactive status efficiently.

Can I check who is currently on vacation?

Yes! Use the `get_whos_out` tool by providing a date range. It will return a list of all employees currently on leave or scheduled to be out during those dates.

Is the integration secure for HR data?

Absolutely. The integration uses official HiBob Service User tokens over HTTPS. Your credentials and employee data are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.

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

Name: HiBob
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

docs.crewai.com/mcp/overview

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

Connect your HiBob HR platform to any AI agent and take full control of your people management and organizational data through natural conversation.

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

Employee Search — Perform advanced searches for employees, retrieve full profiles, and access custom fields.
Time Off Oversight — Monitor who is out of the office, check leave balances, and submit new time off requests.
Task Management — List all open HR tasks and mark them as completed directly from the chat interface.
Payroll & Compensation — Access historical payroll data and retrieve detailed compensation packages for employees.
Operational Efficiency — Send welcome invitations to new hires and monitor organizational lists and configurations.
Public Profiles — Quickly retrieve basic contact information for any active member of your organization.

The HiBob 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 HiBob to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the HiBob 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 HiBob

Why Use CrewAI with the HiBob MCP Server

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

HiBob + CrewAI Use Cases

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

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

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

HiBob MCP Tools for CrewAI (11)

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

complete_task

Mark a specific task as completed

get_employee_compensation

Get detailed salary and benefit information for an employee

get_leave_balance

Get the leave balance for a specific employee

get_payroll_history

Retrieve platform payroll history

get_whos_out

List employees on leave for a specific date range

invite_employee

Send a welcome invitation to a new employee

list_company_settings_lists

List custom dropdown and configuration lists used in the platform

list_open_tasks

List all pending tasks across the company

list_public_profiles

List basic contact information for all active employees

request_time_off

Pass the payload as a JSON string in "request_json" (requires policyType, startDate, endDate). Submit a new time off request for an employee

search_employees

Pass search criteria as a JSON string in "search_json". Returns active employees by default. Search for employees using filters and retrieve profiles

Example Prompts for HiBob in CrewAI

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

"Search for employees in the 'Engineering' department."

"Check who is out of the office this week."

"Show my open HR tasks and complete ID 'task_992'."

Troubleshooting HiBob MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting HiBob 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.

HiBob + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating HiBob 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.