Can I authorize my current IP address to use proxies via chat?

Yes. The `authorize_new_ip` tool allows you to immediately whitelist a new IPv4 address in your Webshare account, so you can start using your proxies from that machine without a password.

How do I replace a proxy that has been blocked by a target website?

Use the `request_proxy_replacement` tool and provide the unique `proxy_id`. Your agent will instruct Webshare to cycle that specific IP for a new one, subject to your account's replacement quota.

Can I check how much bandwidth I have left this month?

Absolutely. The `get_account_profile` tool provides real-time info on your plan limits and remaining bandwidth quota, so you can monitor consumption and avoid interruptions.

Webshare MCP Server for CrewAI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Webshare
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Author: Vinkius

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

Connect your Webshare account to any AI agent and take full control of your proxy infrastructure through natural conversation.

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

Proxy Management — List all assigned residential and datacenter proxy IPs, including ports, credentials, and health status
IP Authorization — Audit and manage your whitelist of authorized IP addresses to grant proxy access to new servers instantly
Rotation Control — Retrieve current proxy rotation and backbone network settings to ensure your crawlers are configured correctly
Real-Time Stats — Monitor your bandwidth consumption and request success/failure rates directly from your agent
Immediate Replacement — Request instant proxy replacements for flagged or blocked IPs within your account quota
Quota Monitoring — Check your account profile, plan limits, and remaining bandwidth before starting large-scale data tasks
High-Speed Export — Generate temporary tokens to export and download your entire proxy list in a single request

The Webshare 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 Webshare to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Webshare 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 Webshare

Why Use CrewAI with the Webshare MCP Server

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

Webshare + CrewAI Use Cases

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

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

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

Webshare MCP Tools for CrewAI (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Webshare to CrewAI via MCP:

authorize_new_ip

Whitelists a new IP address for proxy access

export_proxy_list

Generates a temporary token to download the entire proxy list in a single request

get_account_profile

Retrieves Webshare user profile, including plan limits and bandwidth quotas

get_bandwidth_stats

Retrieves historical bandwidth and request statistics

get_proxy_configuration

Retrieves current proxy rotation and backbone network settings

get_replacement_quota

Checks the available proxy replacement limits for the current cycle

list_authorized_ips

Lists all IP addresses authorized to use proxies without password authentication

list_proxies

Supports pagination. Lists all assigned proxy IPs with their ports, credentials, and health status

request_proxy_replacement

Subject to account quotas. Requests an immediate replacement for a specific proxy IP

revoke_ip_authorization

Requires the unique ip_id. Removes an IP address from the authorized whitelist

Example Prompts for Webshare in CrewAI

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

"List my active proxies and their health status."

"Authorize the IP address 192.168.1.100 for my proxy pool."

"What are my bandwidth statistics for this month?"

Troubleshooting Webshare MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Webshare 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

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

Webshare + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Webshare 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.