ProofHub MCP Server for CrewAI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Connect your CrewAI agents to ProofHub through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every ProofHub 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="ProofHub Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with ProofHub effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging ProofHub 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 ProofHub "
"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 ProofHub MCP Server
Connect your ProofHub domain to any AI agent to streamline project management and team collaboration directly from your workflow.
When paired with CrewAI, ProofHub becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call ProofHub 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
- Project Overviews — Retrieve all active projects, detailed metadata, and overarching status instantly
- Task & To-do Management — Fetch to-do lists, see assigned tasks, and even create new work items on the fly
- Team Collaboration — Read project discussions, track newly uploaded files, and access shared notebooks and documentation
- Resource Management — List all team members, check active statuses, and audit logged hours and productivity via timesheets
The ProofHub MCP Server exposes 10 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 ProofHub to CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ProofHub 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 10 tools from ProofHub
Why Use CrewAI with the ProofHub MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with ProofHub 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
ProofHub + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the ProofHub MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries ProofHub 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 ProofHub, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain ProofHub 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 ProofHub against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
ProofHub MCP Tools for CrewAI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ProofHub to CrewAI via MCP:
create_task
You must provide a valid project ID and todolist ID. Creates a new task in a ProofHub to-do list
get_project
Retrieves full details of a ProofHub project
list_discussions
Lists all discussions (topics) in a ProofHub project
list_files
Lists all files uploaded to a ProofHub project
list_notes
Lists all notes/notebooks in a ProofHub project
list_people
Lists all team members in ProofHub
list_projects
ProofHub is a collaboration tool with tasks, discussions, and files. Lists all projects in ProofHub
list_tasks
Lists all tasks in a ProofHub to-do list
list_timesheets
Lists all timesheet entries for a project
list_todolists
Use this to find the correct list ID before querying or creating tasks. Lists all to-do lists within a ProofHub project
Example Prompts for ProofHub in CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with ProofHub immediately.
"List all active projects on ProofHub right now."
"Check the to-do list for 'Website Overhaul' and show what's pending."
"Create a task in project 105 (todolist 201) to 'Test checkout flow'."
Troubleshooting ProofHub MCP Server with CrewAI
Common issues when connecting ProofHub 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
ProofHub + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating ProofHub 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 ProofHub with your favorite client
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Connect ProofHub to CrewAI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.