Onfido MCP Server for CrewAIGive CrewAI instant access to 6 tools to Create Applicant, Create Check, Create Workflow Run, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersConnect your CrewAI agents to Onfido through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Onfido tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.
Ask AI about this MCP Server for CrewAI
The Onfido MCP Server for CrewAI is a standout in the Human Resources category — giving your AI agent 6 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Geminifrom crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="Onfido Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with Onfido effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging Onfido 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 Onfido "
"and summarize their capabilities."
),
agent=agent,
expected_output=(
"A detailed summary of 6 available tools "
"and what they can do."
),
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)
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About Onfido MCP Server
Connect your Onfido account to any AI agent to streamline your KYC (Know Your Customer) and identity verification processes through natural conversation.
When paired with CrewAI, Onfido becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Onfido 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
- Applicant Management — Create and manage applicant profiles representing individuals undergoing verification.
- Workflow Studio Integration — Start and monitor complex verification workflows (Workflow Runs) to automate multi-step identity checks.
- Legacy Checks — Create classic checks for specific report combinations like document verification and facial similarity.
- Detailed Reporting — Retrieve comprehensive verification reports, including results and granular breakdowns of identity data.
- Real-time Notifications — Register webhooks to receive asynchronous updates on verification statuses directly to your systems.
The Onfido MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to CrewAI in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 6 Onfido tools available for CrewAI
When CrewAI connects to Onfido through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning identity-verification, kyc, applicant-screening, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create applicant on Onfido
Create a new Onfido applicant
Create check on Onfido
Create a new Check (Legacy/Classic)
Create workflow run on Onfido
Create a new Workflow Run
Get report on Onfido
Retrieve a Verification Report
Get workflow run on Onfido
g., awaiting_input, processing, approved, review, declined). Retrieve a Workflow Run
Register webhook on Onfido
Register a new Webhook
Connect Onfido to CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Onfido into CrewAI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install CrewAI
pip install crewaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.comCustomize the agent
role, goal, and backstory to fit your use caseRun the crew
python crew.py. CrewAI auto-discovers 6 tools from OnfidoWhy Use CrewAI with the Onfido MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Onfido 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
Onfido + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Onfido MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Onfido 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 Onfido, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Onfido 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 Onfido against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
Example Prompts for Onfido in CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Onfido immediately.
"Create a new Onfido applicant for John Doe (john.doe@example.com)."
"Start a verification workflow 'wf_abc' for applicant 'app_12345'."
"Retrieve the details for report ID 'rep_xyz789'."
Troubleshooting Onfido MCP Server with CrewAI
Common issues when connecting Onfido to CrewAI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not discovered
Agent not using tools
Timeout errors
Rate limiting or 429 errors
Onfido + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Onfido 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.Explore More MCP Servers
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