How do I find my ShowAPI App ID and Secret?

Log in to the [ShowAPI](https://www.showapi.com/) website, go to your Personal Center -> [Secret Management], and you will find your `showapi_appid` and `showapi_sign` there.

Does this support all 1000+ APIs from ShowAPI?

This server provides 10 essential tools covering the most popular categories like weather, finance, and translation. For other specific APIs, you can extend the engine or use the marketplace directly.

Are there usage limits for these tools?

The usage limits and quotas depend on your ShowAPI subscription plan. Ensure your account has sufficient balance or points for the API points you are calling.

ShowAPI / 易源数据 MCP Server for CrewAI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: ShowAPI / 易源数据
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Author: Vinkius

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Connect your CrewAI agents to ShowAPI / 易源数据 through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every ShowAPI / 易源数据 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="ShowAPI / 易源数据 Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with ShowAPI / 易源数据 effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging ShowAPI / 易源数据 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 ShowAPI / 易源数据 "
        "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 ShowAPI / 易源数据 MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your data retrieval with ShowAPI (易源数据), the premier API marketplace in China. By connecting ShowAPI to your agent, you transform complex API consumption into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve real-time weather data, lookup IP geographical information, provide daily jokes and inspirational quotes, translate text between languages, and even audit stock market performance and currency rates without you ever needing to write a single line of integration code. Whether you are automating content research, monitoring financial indicators, or stays updated with historical events, your agent acts as a real-time information assistant, providing accurate and reliable data from a massive library of utility services.

When paired with CrewAI, ShowAPI / 易源数据 becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call ShowAPI / 易源数据 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

Information Retrieval — Access real-time weather, IP lookup, and historical events for any date.
Linguistic Support — Translate text between languages and lookup comprehensive English word definitions and Chinese idioms.
Financial Monitoring — Retrieve real-time stock information and global currency exchange rates.
Content Aggregation — Browse a vast collection of jokes and famous quotes to power your creative workflows.
Utility Orchestration — Leverage a massive library of utility APIs through a single, unified AI interface.

The ShowAPI / 易源数据 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 ShowAPI / 易源数据 to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ShowAPI / 易源数据 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 ShowAPI / 易源数据

Why Use CrewAI with the ShowAPI / 易源数据 MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with ShowAPI / 易源数据 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

ShowAPI / 易源数据 + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the ShowAPI / 易源数据 MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries ShowAPI / 易源数据 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 ShowAPI / 易源数据, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain ShowAPI / 易源数据 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 ShowAPI / 易源数据 against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

ShowAPI / 易源数据 MCP Tools for CrewAI (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect ShowAPI / 易源数据 to CrewAI via MCP:

get_currency_rates

Get current foreign exchange rates

get_english_dictionary

Lookup English word definitions

get_history_today

Get historical events for today

get_idiom_info

Get Chinese idiom information

get_inspirational_quotes

Get inspirational and famous quotes

get_ip_lookup

Lookup IP address geographical information

get_jokes

Get funny jokes and short stories

get_stock_info

Get stock market information

get_weather

Get weather information for an area

translate_text

Translate text between languages

Example Prompts for ShowAPI / 易源数据 in CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with ShowAPI / 易源数据 immediately.

"Translate 'Hello, how are you?' into Chinese using ShowAPI."

"Show me the latest stock info for 'sh600000'."

"Tell me a random joke from ShowAPI."

Troubleshooting ShowAPI / 易源数据 MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting ShowAPI / 易源数据 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.

ShowAPI / 易源数据 + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating ShowAPI / 易源数据 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.