Orb MCP Server for CrewAIGive CrewAI instant access to 10 tools to Cancel Subscription, Create Customer, Create Ledger Entry, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersConnect your CrewAI agents to Orb through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Orb tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.
Ask AI about this MCP Server for CrewAI
The Orb MCP Server for CrewAI is a standout in the Data Management category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Geminifrom crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="Orb Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with Orb effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging Orb 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 Orb "
"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 Orb MCP Server
Connect your Orb account to any AI agent to streamline your revenue operations and usage-based billing workflows through natural language.
When paired with CrewAI, Orb becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Orb 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
- Usage Ingestion — Send batches of usage events with idempotency keys to track consumption in real-time.
- Subscription Lifecycle — Create, update, and cancel subscriptions, tying customers to specific billing plans seamlessly.
- Customer Management — Provision new customers and list existing ones with full metadata and external ID mapping.
- Invoicing & Revenue — List historical invoices or fetch upcoming draft invoices to predict end-of-month billing.
- Credit Ledgers — Manage prepaid credits by creating ledger entries for increments, decrements, or expirations.
The Orb MCP Server exposes 10 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 10 Orb tools available for CrewAI
When CrewAI connects to Orb through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning usage-based-billing, revenue-operations, subscription-management, 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.
Cancel subscription on Orb
Cancel a subscription
Create customer on Orb
Requires name and email. Create a new customer in Orb
Create ledger entry on Orb
Create a ledger entry for credits
Create subscription on Orb
Create a subscription for a customer
Fetch ledger on Orb
Fetch credit ledger for a customer
Get upcoming invoice on Orb
Fetch upcoming invoice for a subscription
Ingest events on Orb
Events require customer_id, event_name, timestamp, idempotency_key, and properties. Ingest usage events into Orb
List customers on Orb
List customers in Orb
List invoices on Orb
List invoices
Update subscription on Orb
Update an existing subscription
Connect Orb to CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Orb 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 10 tools from OrbWhy Use CrewAI with the Orb MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Orb 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
Orb + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Orb MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Orb 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 Orb, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Orb 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 Orb against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
Example Prompts for Orb in CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Orb immediately.
"List the last 5 customers created in Orb."
"Ingest a usage event for customer cust_123: 50 units of 'api_requests'."
"What is the upcoming invoice amount for subscription sub_987?"
Troubleshooting Orb MCP Server with CrewAI
Common issues when connecting Orb to CrewAI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not discovered
Agent not using tools
Timeout errors
Rate limiting or 429 errors
Orb + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Orb 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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