How do I get IPQS API credentials?

Log in to your IPQS account and navigate to Account Settings to find your Private API Key.

Which lookups are supported?

This MCP supports real-time lookups for IP addresses, email addresses, URLs, and phone numbers.

Can I see my credit balance?

Yes, the get_credits tool provides details about your remaining credits and usage statistics.

IPQualityScore (IPQS) MCP Server for CrewAI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: IPQualityScore (IPQS)
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Author: Vinkius

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Connect your CrewAI agents to IPQualityScore (IPQS) through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every IPQualityScore (IPQS) 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="IPQualityScore (IPQS) Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with IPQualityScore (IPQS) effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging IPQualityScore (IPQS) 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 IPQualityScore (IPQS) "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 10 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

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

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About IPQualityScore (IPQS) MCP Server

Empower your AI agents to protect your platform with IPQualityScore (IPQS). This MCP server allows you to perform real-time lookups for IPs, emails, URLs, and phone numbers to detect fraud, bots, and high-risk activity. Ideal for automating security checks and enhancing risk management.

When paired with CrewAI, IPQualityScore (IPQS) becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call IPQualityScore (IPQS) tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.

The IPQualityScore (IPQS) MCP Server exposes 10 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 IPQualityScore (IPQS) to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the IPQualityScore (IPQS) 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 10 tools from IPQualityScore (IPQS)

Why Use CrewAI with the IPQualityScore (IPQS) MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with IPQualityScore (IPQS) 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

IPQualityScore (IPQS) + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the IPQualityScore (IPQS) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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

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

IPQualityScore (IPQS) MCP Tools for CrewAI (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect IPQualityScore (IPQS) to CrewAI via MCP:

email_lookup

Returns a risk score and validation flags. Use this to vet new user registrations and prevent fraudulent accounts. Analyzes an email address for fraud and deliverability

get_account

Use to verify plan status and current configuration. Retrieves details about your IPQS account

get_credits

Essential for ensuring the service remains active and within quota. Retrieves credit usage and balance information

ip_lookup

Returns fraud scores, proxy/VPN detection results, and geographical data. Essential for identifying malicious users or automated bots during sign-up or transaction processes. Analyzes an IP address for fraud and proxy detection

list_conversions

Useful for e-commerce and affiliate management auditing. Lists tracked conversions

list_fraud

Essential for high-level security auditing and threat monitoring. Lists recent fraud event logs

list_reports

Useful for auditing recent security triggers. Lists recent fraud reports

list_stats

Useful for monitoring integration health. Lists usage statistics for your account

phone_lookup

Returns line type and risk indicators. Use for identity verification and fraud prevention. Analyzes a phone number for fraud and risk

url_lookup

Returns a risk score and classification of the site. Use this to audit suspicious links provided by users or found in communication. Analyzes a URL for malicious activity

Example Prompts for IPQualityScore (IPQS) in CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with IPQualityScore (IPQS) immediately.

"Analyze the IP address 8.8.8.8 for fraud risk."

"Verify if the email address 'fraudster@test.com' is risky."

"Check this URL for potential malware: http://malicious-site.com"

Troubleshooting IPQualityScore (IPQS) MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting IPQualityScore (IPQS) 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.

IPQualityScore (IPQS) + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating IPQualityScore (IPQS) 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.