Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server for CrewAI 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Connect your CrewAI agents to Salesforce Marketing Cloud through the Vinkius — pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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="Salesforce Marketing Cloud Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with Salesforce Marketing Cloud effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud "
"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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server
Connect Salesforce Marketing to any AI agent.
When paired with CrewAI, Salesforce Marketing Cloud becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Salesforce Marketing Cloud tools autonomously — one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports — all orchestrated through the Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.
What you can do
- Campaigns — Search, create, and filter by status
- Members — View and add leads/contacts to campaigns
- Performance — Aggregate metrics by campaign type
The Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server exposes 6 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud to CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 6 tools from Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Why Use CrewAI with the Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 the 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
Salesforce Marketing Cloud + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Tools for CrewAI (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Salesforce Marketing Cloud to CrewAI via MCP:
sf_add_campaign_member
Provide campaignId and either contactId OR leadId (not both). Status defaults to "Sent" but can be set to "Responded", "Registered", etc. based on your campaign member statuses. Returns the created membership record. Add a lead or contact to a Salesforce marketing campaign for attribution tracking and engagement measurement
sf_campaign_members
Returns member name, type (Lead or Contact), status (Sent/Responded/etc.), and response date. Use to see who is in a campaign, track engagement, or analyze campaign reach. Essential for campaign ROI and attribution analysis. Get all leads and contacts enrolled in a specific Salesforce campaign with their membership status and response dates
sf_campaign_performance
Returns the number of campaigns, total leads generated, total conversions, total budgeted cost, and actual cost per campaign type. Provides an instant ROI overview across all marketing channels. Use for marketing dashboard, channel-level performance comparison, or budget allocation analysis. Get aggregate marketing campaign performance — campaign counts, total leads, conversions, and costs grouped by campaign type
sf_campaigns_by_status
Returns campaigns with lead/contact counts, budget, and conversion data. Use for questions like "which campaigns are currently running?" or "show completed campaigns with their results." Get Salesforce campaigns filtered by status — Planned, In Progress, Completed, or Aborted — with full metrics
sf_create_campaign
Name is required. Type: Email, Conference, Webinar, Trade Show, Public Relations, Advertisement, Banner Ads, Telemarketing. Status defaults to "Planned". Dates use YYYY-MM-DD. budgetedCost is the planned spend. Returns the created campaign with its Salesforce ID. Create a new marketing campaign in Salesforce with name, type, status, dates, description, and budget
sf_search_campaigns
Returns campaign name, status (Planned/In Progress/Completed/Aborted), type (Email/Conference/Webinar/Advertisement), start/end dates, number of leads generated, contacts converted, budgeted cost, and actual cost. Use when the user asks about marketing initiatives, campaign performance, or budget spend. Search Salesforce marketing campaigns by name to find initiatives with status, type, budget, and lead/contact conversion metrics
Example Prompts for Salesforce Marketing Cloud in CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with Salesforce Marketing Cloud immediately.
"What is the conversion rate of our Email campaigns?"
"Create a new webinar campaign for Q2 product launch"
"Show me all in-progress campaigns"
Troubleshooting Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server with CrewAI
Common issues when connecting Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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
Salesforce Marketing Cloud + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud with your favorite client
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Connect Salesforce Marketing Cloud to CrewAI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.