OpenDota MCP Server for CrewAI 18 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Connect your CrewAI agents to OpenDota through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every OpenDota 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="OpenDota Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with OpenDota effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging OpenDota 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 OpenDota "
"and summarize their capabilities."
),
agent=agent,
expected_output=(
"A detailed summary of 18 available tools "
"and what they can do."
),
)
crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About OpenDota MCP Server
Connect to OpenDota and explore the world's most comprehensive Dota 2 match database through natural conversation.
When paired with CrewAI, OpenDota becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call OpenDota 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
- Player Profiles — Get player stats, rank tier, MMR estimate, winrate and most played heroes
- Match History — Browse a player's full match history with hero, result, KDA and duration
- Match Details — Get complete match info including all 10 players, items, builds, damage and objectives
- Heroes — List all 124 Dota 2 heroes with their roles, attributes and performance benchmarks
- Teams — Discover professional teams with their ratings, rosters and win/loss records
- Leagues — Browse all pro leagues and tournaments with tiers and dates
- Records — See all-time records for kills, GPM, XPM, hero damage and more
- MMR Distribution — View rank tier distribution across the entire Dota 2 player base
- Search — Find players, teams and leagues by name
The OpenDota MCP Server exposes 18 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 OpenDota to CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the OpenDota 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 18 tools from OpenDota
Why Use CrewAI with the OpenDota MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with OpenDota 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
OpenDota + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the OpenDota MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries OpenDota 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 OpenDota, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain OpenDota 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 OpenDota against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
OpenDota MCP Tools for CrewAI (18)
These 18 tools become available when you connect OpenDota to CrewAI via MCP:
get_benchmarks
Compare any player's stats against the broader player base. Requires a hero ID (from list_heroes). Get hero performance benchmarks
get_constants
Optionally specify a resource name (e.g. "game_mode", "lobby_type", "lane_role", "patch", "cluster") to get a specific constant set. Get OpenDota constant data
get_distributions
Shows how many players are in each bracket (Herald, Guardian, Crusader, Archon, Legend, Ancient, Divine, Immortal). Useful for understanding where a player stands in the overall population. Get MMR and rank distributions
get_match
Returns the match duration, game mode, lobby type, league, radiant/dire team compositions, all 10 players' heroes, items, KDA, GPM, XPM, hero damage, tower damage and healing. Also includes draft picks, chat logs and team objectives for professional matches. Get detailed match info
get_player
Returns the player's profile picture, rank tier, MMR estimate, total matches, winrate and country. Account IDs are numeric Steam IDs (e.g. 87276347 for Arteezy, 19672354 for SumaiL). Use search to find a player by name first. Get player profile and stats
get_player_heroes
Useful for analyzing a player's hero pool and identifying their best heroes. Get a player's performance stats by hero
get_player_matches
Each match includes the match ID, hero played, result (win/loss), kills, deaths, assists, duration, game mode, lobby type, league and start time. Sorted by most recent first. Returns thousands of matches for active players. Get a player's match history
get_player_recent_matches
Each match includes the match ID, hero played, result, KDA, duration and game mode. Useful for checking a player's current form and recent hero pool. Get a player's recent matches (last 20)
get_player_records
Shows the match ID, hero and value for each record. Get a player's personal records
get_player_wl
Shows wins and losses for each hero, revealing their strongest and weakest picks. Useful for understanding a player's hero preferences and strengths. Get a player's win/loss record by hero
get_records
Supported fields: "kills", "deaths", "assists", "last_hits", "denies", "gold_per_min", "xp_per_min", "hero_damage", "tower_damage", "hero_healing", "level", "duration", "longest_word". Returns the top record holders with match IDs and hero info. Get all-time game records
get_team
Returns the team name, tag, logo, rating, win/loss record, player roster, matches played and recent results. Get detailed info for a professional team
list_heroes
Returns approximately 124 heroes. Useful for discovering hero IDs to use with other tools. Get the list of all Dota 2 heroes
list_leagues
Each league includes its ID, name, tier (premium, professional, amateur), region, start/end dates and logo URL. Useful for discovering tournaments and filtering matches by league. Get the list of professional leagues
list_recent_matches
Each match includes the match ID, start time, duration, radiant/dire team average MMR and winner. Returns up to 500 matches. Useful for browsing recent games and finding match IDs to explore. Get recent public matches
list_teams
Each team includes its ID, name, tag, logo URL, rating, number of wins/losses and last match time. Sorted by team rating. Useful for discovering pro teams and their IDs. Get the list of professional teams
run_explorer_query
Requires a valid SQL query string. Returns query results as an array. Advanced feature for deep data analysis. Example: "SELECT hero_id, count(*) matches FROM player_matches GROUP BY hero_id ORDER BY matches DESC LIMIT 10" Run a custom SQL query via OpenDota Explorer
search
Returns matching results with their types and IDs. Useful for finding a player's account ID or a team's ID when you only know their name. Search for players, teams, leagues and heroes
Example Prompts for OpenDota in CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with OpenDota immediately.
"Search for the player 'Arteezy'."
"Show me all Dota 2 heroes."
"What are the all-time records for most kills in a single match?"
Troubleshooting OpenDota MCP Server with CrewAI
Common issues when connecting OpenDota 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
OpenDota + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating OpenDota 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 OpenDota with your favorite client
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Connect OpenDota to CrewAI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 18 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.