Can I see all available AI avatars via AI?

Yes! Use the `list_avatars` tool. Your agent will retrieve the complete directory of stock avatars available in Synthesia for your videos.

How do I check the status of a video being processed?

Run the `get_video_details` query with your Video ID. The agent will retrieve the real-time status (e.g., in_progress, completed) and the final download link if ready.

Is it possible to generate a video using a custom template?

Absolutely. Use the `create_video_from_template` tool. Provide the Template ID and a JSON object with the data for your dynamic variables to trigger the generation.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Synthesia MCP Server for CrewAIGive CrewAI instant access to 10 tools to Create Video, Create Video From Template, Create Webhook, and more

Name: Synthesia
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Author: Vinkius

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

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The Synthesia app connector for CrewAI is a standout in the Ai Frontier category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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python

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Synthesia Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with Synthesia effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging Synthesia 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 Synthesia "
        "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 Synthesia MCP Server

Connect your Synthesia AI video account to any AI agent and simplify how you create professional avatar-led videos, manage video templates, and monitor production status through natural conversation.

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

AI Video Generation — Create high-quality videos by providing a script and selecting an avatar programmatically via AI.
Template Automation — Generate videos by filling dynamic variables in pre-defined Synthesia Studio templates.
Avatar Directory — List available stock avatars and retrieve detailed metadata to choose the right persona for your content.
Production Monitoring — Check real-time processing status and retrieve final video links directly from the agent.
History Oversight — List and query all previously generated videos and manage your production library.
Workflow Webhooks — Manage notification endpoints to receive real-time updates when your videos are finished.

The Synthesia 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.

All 10 Synthesia tools available for CrewAI

When CrewAI connects to Synthesia through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning ai-video-generation, avatar-creation, video-templates, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_video

Create a new AI avatar video

create_video_from_template

Generate video using a Synthesia template

create_webhook

completed or video.failed. Create a new notification webhook

delete_video

Permanently delete a video

delete_webhook

Remove an existing webhook

get_video_details

Get details and status for a video

list_avatars

List available AI avatars

list_templates

List your video templates

list_videos

List your generated videos

list_webhooks

List configured webhooks

Connect Synthesia to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Synthesia into CrewAI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Synthesia

Why Use CrewAI with the Synthesia MCP Server

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

Synthesia + CrewAI Use Cases

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

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

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

Example Prompts for Synthesia in CrewAI

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

"List all videos generated in my Synthesia account."

"Generate a video from template 'temp_88231' with script: 'Welcome to the team, Sarah!'."

"Show me the available stock avatars for marketing videos."

Troubleshooting Synthesia MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Synthesia 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.

Synthesia + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Synthesia 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.