How to Use the Inform Direct MCP in CrewAI

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Collaborative agent crews for compliance

Assign a researcher agent to use `list_filings` while a separate manager agent monitors deadlines. They share the workload to keep your records current. This specialization prevents bottlenecks. Each agent focuses on a single part of the process, ensuring no detail gets missed.

Autonomous monitoring with Inform Direct

Set a monitor agent to poll `check_informdirect_status` continuously. If the connection drops, it alerts your primary team immediately. It runs in the background without needing your attention. You only step in when the agents flag an issue requiring human judgment.

Scale your operations with MCP Server tools

Use `list_companies` to feed your entire database into your crew's memory. The agents can then perform bulk checks across every entity you manage. Your agents work in parallel to save time. They handle the repetitive lookups so your team can focus on complex compliance strategy.

Setup guide

Set up Inform Direct 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 Inform Direct tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

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

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

    task = Task(
        description="List recent Inform Direct 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 Inform Direct MCP in CrewAI

Pass the server URL to your agent's MCP configuration. The agents will immediately gain the ability to call the full suite of filing tools.

Use a tool filter to limit access. You can ensure only your senior compliance agent has permission to run sensitive tools.

Yes. Agents share the results of their tool calls within the crew memory. This allows one agent to act on data found by another.

We enforce strict isolation for every session. Your data is processed only by your agents and never shared across different user environments.

It can iterate through your entire company list. Just define the scope in your agent task list, and it will process them sequentially or in parallel.

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