How to Use the Instatus (Status Pages API) MCP in CrewAI

Q: How do I add the Instatus (Status Pages API) to a CrewAI agent?

Pass the Vinkius MCP Server URL directly into the mcps list when defining your CrewAI agent, or use MCPServerHTTP for advanced filtering.

Q: Can I restrict which tools a CrewAI agent can use?

Yes, you can use MCPServerHTTP along with a toolfilter to ensure a junior agent can only run listcomponents while blocking access to deleteincident.

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The `create_incident` tool gives your CrewAI incident commander agent the ability to declare outages without human intervention. While one agent opens the incident, a second agent uses `list_components` to identify which services are impacted. The agents collaborate using shared memory to draft accurate incident descriptions. They then invoke `update_incident` to keep customers informed as the mitigation progress continues.

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This MCP Server enables a dedicated metrics agent to push system telemetry using `add_metric_datapoint`. If response times spike, the agent immediately alerts the rest of the crew. For backfilled data, the agent uses `add_metric_datapoints_bulk` to upload historical performance metrics. This ensures your public charts match your internal monitoring tools.

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The `create_maintenance` tool allows your scheduling agent to post upcoming maintenance windows automatically. Coordination with your deployment calendar happens in the background to ensure zero conflicts. If plans change, the agent executes `update_maintenance` or `delete_maintenance` to adjust the window. This keeps your users informed without requiring manual calendar syncs.

Setup guide

Set up Instatus (Status Pages API) 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 Instatus (Status Pages API) tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

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

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

    task = Task(
        description="List recent Instatus (Status Pages API) 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 Instatus (Status Pages API) MCP in CrewAI

Pass the Vinkius MCP Server URL directly into the `mcps` list when defining your CrewAI agent, or use `MCPServerHTTP` for advanced filtering.

Yes, your agents share the same MCP connection, allowing the monitoring agent to run `list_components` while the communicator agent runs `update_incident`.

CrewAI agents respect the rate limits by using the Vinkius proxy, which handles request queuing when tools like `add_metric_datapoint` are called repeatedly.

Yes, you can use `MCPServerHTTP` along with a `tool_filter` to ensure a junior agent can only run `list_components` while blocking access to `delete_incident`.

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