Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) MCP Server for CrewAI 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Connect your CrewAI agents to Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.
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from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) 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 Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) "
"and summarize their capabilities."
),
agent=agent,
expected_output=(
"A detailed summary of 7 available tools "
"and what they can do."
),
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)
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About Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) MCP Server
Connect your Mode Analytics account to any AI agent and take full control of your enterprise business intelligence, collaborative SQL reporting, and data source management through natural conversation.
When paired with CrewAI, Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) 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
- Report Orchestration — List all managed data reports and retrieve detailed analytical parameters, including chart configurations and query states directly from your agent
- Space Navigation — Explore organizational 'Spaces' (Personal, Shared) to retrieve the exact report tokens needed to query scoped analytical boundaries natively
- Global Analytics Search — Execute workspace-wide searches to identify specific reports and datasets matching literal metadata descriptions or keywords
- Data Source Audit — Enumerate explicit database and warehouse connector sources bound to your Mode account to understand which schemas are available for querying
- Member Tracking — List statically tracked analytical users within your workspace to verify report ownership and collaborative boundaries securely
- Metadata Inspection — Deep-dive into specific Report or Space tokens to retrieve precise configuration details and chart definitions instantly
The Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) MCP Server exposes 7 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 Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) to CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) 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 7 tools from Mode (Collaborative Data Platform)
Why Use CrewAI with the Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) 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
Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) 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 Mode (Collaborative Data Platform), analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) 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 Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) MCP Tools for CrewAI (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) to CrewAI via MCP:
get_report
Get specific analytical parameters mapping a single tracked Mode report token
get_space
Get parameters mapping an explicitly targeted collection Space
list_data_sources
List explicit Database/Warehouse connector sources bound to Mode
list_members
List statically tracked analytical users joined within the workspace
list_reports
List static data reports generated by the Mode workspace
list_spaces
List accessible Spaces isolating datasets across the Mode workspace
search_reports
Search all reports evaluating queries natively against Mode API
Example Prompts for Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) in CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) immediately.
"List all reports in my 'Shared' space"
"Search for any reports related to 'Marketing ROI' in the workspace"
"Show me the data sources currently connected to our Mode account"
Troubleshooting Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) MCP Server with CrewAI
Common issues when connecting Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not discovered
Agent not using tools
Timeout errors
Rate limiting or 429 errors
Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) MCP Server with CrewAI.
How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?
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?
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?
Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?
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)?
crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.Connect Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) with your favorite client
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Connect Mode (Collaborative Data Platform) to CrewAI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
