How to Use the Metaplane MCP in CrewAI
Deploy a specialized monitoring crew using the Metaplane MCP server to manage your data quality.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Metaplane MCP to CrewAI
Create your Vinkius account to connect Metaplane to CrewAI and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Monitor and act with CrewAI
Assign a dedicated agent to call `list_monitors` for constant health checks. Your crew will know exactly when a pipeline stops performing. When an issue appears, have your moderator agent call `get_incident` to prioritize the response. This keeps your team focused on critical failures.
Automated data quality checks
Your research agent can use `list_data_connections` to discover new sources. It keeps your crew updated on the entire data stack. Use `list_connection_schemas` to verify table definitions. This allows your agents to catch schema drift before it ruins your reports.
Historical analysis for your crew
Let your analytical agent inspect `get_monitor_runs` data. It identifies trends that signal impending failures. Your crew can then use `list_configured_alerts` to see who needs to be notified. It ensures the right people get the message immediately.
Set up Metaplane MCP in CrewAI
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
crewaipackage (pip install crewai) - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install CrewAI
Run
pip install crewaito install the framework. MCP support is built-in via themcpsparameter. - 2
Add the MCP URL to your agent
Pass your Vinkius endpoint directly to the
mcpslist. 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
Crewwith your agent and tasks. Callcrew.kickoff()— the agent will automatically invoke Metaplane tools as needed.
from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="Metaplane Analyst",
goal="Access and analyze Metaplane data via MCP.",
backstory="Expert analyst with direct Metaplane access.",
mcps=[
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
],
)
task = Task(
description="List recent Metaplane transactions",
agent=agent,
expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result) Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
crewai+crewai-toolspackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
pip install crewai crewai-tools. TheMCPServerAdapterhandles lifecycle management and tool conversion. - 2
Connect with MCPServerAdapter
Use
MCPServerAdapteras a context manager withSseServerParameterspointing to your Vinkius endpoint. The adapter automatically manages connection lifecycle. - 3
Assign tools and run
Pass the returned
mcp_toolsto your agent'stoolsparameter. The adapter converts MCP tools to nativeBaseToolobjects compatible with all CrewAI agents.
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="Metaplane Analyst",
goal="Access and analyze Metaplane data via MCP.",
backstory="Expert analyst with direct Metaplane access.",
tools=mcp_tools,
)
task = Task(
description="List recent Metaplane transactions",
agent=agent,
expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result) Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Metaplane. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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