Where do I find my Patchstack User Token?

Log in to the [**Patchstack App**](https://app.patchstack.com/), navigate to **Account Settings** > **Integrations**, and you will find your unique User Token there.

Does this tool work with the free Patchstack database?

Yes, you can search for general vulnerability data. However, retrieving site-specific software overviews and alerts requires a Patchstack account with the appropriate monitoring subscription.

Patchstack Security MCP Server for CrewAI 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Patchstack Security
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

docs.crewai.com/mcp/overview

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Connect your CrewAI agents to Patchstack Security through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Patchstack Security tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.

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python

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Patchstack Security Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with Patchstack Security effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging Patchstack Security 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 Patchstack Security "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 9 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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About Patchstack Security MCP Server

Connect your AI agent to Patchstack, the leading security platform for WordPress and PHP applications. This integration allows you to oversee the security status of all your monitored sites, track known vulnerabilities in plugins and themes, and audit security alerts through natural conversation.

When paired with CrewAI, Patchstack Security becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Patchstack Security 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

Software Oversight — Get a comprehensive overview of all plugins, themes, and core versions across your monitored sites
Threat Intelligence — Search the massive Patchstack database for known vulnerabilities in specific WordPress components
Live Alerts — Retrieve the latest security alerts and triggered firewall rules to stay ahead of attacks
Site Auditing — List and inspect individual sites to check their security scores and vulnerability counts
Auto-Update Management — Review your settings for automatic security patching of vulnerable components

The Patchstack Security MCP Server exposes 9 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 Patchstack Security to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Patchstack Security 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 9 tools from Patchstack Security

Why Use CrewAI with the Patchstack Security MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Patchstack Security 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

Patchstack Security + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Patchstack Security MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Patchstack Security 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 Patchstack Security, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Patchstack Security 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 Patchstack Security against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

Patchstack Security MCP Tools for CrewAI (9)

These 9 tools become available when you connect Patchstack Security to CrewAI via MCP:

get_autoupdate_settings

Retrieve settings for automatic updates of vulnerable components

get_component_vulnerabilities

Retrieve all known vulnerabilities for a specific component

get_latest_alerts

Retrieve the latest security alerts and triggered rules

get_latest_vulnerabilities

Retrieve the latest vulnerabilities added to the database

get_site_software

Retrieve a list of all software installed on a specific site

get_software_overview

Retrieve a security overview of all software across your sites

get_vulnerability_details

Get detailed information for a specific vulnerability

list_sites

Retrieve a list of all sites monitored by Patchstack

search_vulnerabilities

Search the Patchstack vulnerability database

Example Prompts for Patchstack Security in CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Patchstack Security immediately.

"List all my monitored sites in Patchstack."

"Search for vulnerabilities in the 'Contact Form 7' plugin."

Troubleshooting Patchstack Security MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Patchstack Security to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not discovered

Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts. check console output.

Agent not using tools

Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".

Timeout errors

CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.

Rate limiting or 429 errors

Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.

Patchstack Security + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Patchstack Security MCP Server with CrewAI.

How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?

CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily. when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard 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?

Yes. Each agent has its own 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?

CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.

Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?

CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using 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)?

Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.