Can I check the status of a signature request via chat?

Yes. The `get_signature_request` tool allows your AI agent to retrieve the real-time status of any request ID, showing you whether it is in 'draft', 'ongoing', 'done', or has been 'cancelled'.

How do I add signers to a draft request using the agent?

You can use the `add_signer` tool. Provide the unique request ID along with the signer's email, first name, and last name. You can add multiple signers to a single request before activating it.

Can I see how many signature credits I have left in my plan?

Absolutely. Use the `get_api_consumption` tool to retrieve your current usage statistics and remaining signature credits, helping you manage your Yousign subscription budget.

Yousign MCP Server for CrewAI 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Yousign
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Author: Vinkius

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Connect your CrewAI agents to Yousign through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Yousign 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="Yousign Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with Yousign effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging Yousign 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 Yousign "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 8 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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About Yousign MCP Server

Connect your Yousign account to any AI agent and manage your electronic signature infrastructure through natural conversation.

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

Signature Lifecycle — Create new signature requests in draft mode, add signers, and activate requests to send them for signing
Request Monitoring — List and browse all signature processes and retrieve real-time status (draft, ongoing, done, cancelled)
Signer Management — Define and add multiple signers to a request by providing their contact details directly from your agent
Document Discovery — List all files attached to a specific signature request to verify the contents before activation
Cancellation Control — Permanently stop ongoing signature requests and provide custom reasons for termination through simple commands
Quota Auditing — Retrieve API consumption and credit details to monitor your Yousign plan usage and remaining signatures
Deep Discovery — Quickly find unique request, signer, and document IDs required for automated legal workflows

The Yousign MCP Server exposes 8 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 Yousign to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Yousign 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 8 tools from Yousign

Why Use CrewAI with the Yousign MCP Server

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

Yousign + CrewAI Use Cases

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

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

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

Yousign MCP Tools for CrewAI (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Yousign to CrewAI via MCP:

activate_request

This triggers email notifications to all signers. Activates a draft signature request and sends it to signers

add_signer

Provide the request ID and signer contact details. Adds a new signer to an existing draft signature request

cancel_request

Provide the request ID and an optional reason for cancellation. Permanently cancels an ongoing signature request

create_request

Provide a descriptive name for the request. Creates a new signature request in draft mode

get_consumption

Retrieves API consumption and quota details

get_request

Retrieves details and status for a specific signature request

list_documents

Lists all documents attached to a specific signature request

list_requests

Lists all signature requests in the Yousign organization

Example Prompts for Yousign in CrewAI

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

"List all ongoing signature requests in Yousign."

"Add 'Jane Smith' (jane@example.com) as a signer to request ID 'req-101'."

"Check our current API consumption and credits."

Troubleshooting Yousign MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Yousign 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.

Yousign + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Yousign 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.