How to Use the Zip MCP in CrewAI

Q: What Zip tools are available for CrewAI?

The full suite is ready: you can use all eight tools, from createzipcheckout to voidzippayment. You just assign which agent uses which specific tool.

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Autonomous Zip Order Creation for CrewAI

Designate a 'Checkout Agent' to use `create_zip_checkout` when starting an operation. A separate 'Monitor Agent' can then continuously watch the status using `get_zip_order_status`.

Coordinated Zip Payment Actions with MCP Server

One agent handles payment authorization via `authorize_zip_order`. Another specialized 'Settlement Agent' waits for confirmation before calling `capture_zip_payment`, ensuring sequential execution.

Advanced Refund and Cancellation Logic in CrewAI

If the process needs to stop, a dedicated agent can use `void_zip_payment` or initiate a reversal using `refund_zip_payment`. The agents collaborate on complex financial cleanups.

Setup guide

Set up Zip MCP in CrewAI

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai package (pip install crewai)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install CrewAI
Run pip install crewai to install the framework. MCP support is built-in via the mcps parameter.
2

Add the MCP URL to your agent
Pass your Vinkius endpoint directly to the mcps list. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. CrewAI handles tool discovery and caching automatically.
3

Kick off your crew
Create a Crew with your agent and tasks. Call crew.kickoff() — the agent will automatically invoke Zip tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Zip Analyst",
    goal="Access and analyze Zip data via MCP.",
    backstory="Expert analyst with direct Zip access.",
    mcps=[
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ],
)

task = Task(
    description="List recent Zip transactions",
    agent=agent,
    expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)

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

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Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai + crewai-tools packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run pip install crewai crewai-tools. The MCPServerAdapter handles lifecycle management and tool conversion.
2

Connect with MCPServerAdapter
Use MCPServerAdapter as a context manager with SseServerParameters pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. The adapter automatically manages connection lifecycle.
3

Assign tools and run
Pass the returned mcp_tools to your agent's tools parameter. The adapter converts MCP tools to native BaseTool objects compatible with all CrewAI agents.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
from crewai_tools import MCPServerAdapter
from mcp import SseServerParameters

server_params = SseServerParameters(
    url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)

with MCPServerAdapter(server_params) as mcp_tools:
    agent = Agent(
        role="Zip Analyst",
        goal="Access and analyze Zip data via MCP.",
        backstory="Expert analyst with direct Zip access.",
        tools=mcp_tools,
    )

    task = Task(
        description="List recent Zip transactions",
        agent=agent,
        expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
    )

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

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Common questions about Zip MCP in CrewAI

You can assign an 'Escalation Agent' to monitor the output of `authorize_zip_order`. If it fails, that agent takes action, like attempting a different transaction flow or notifying an admin.

The full suite is ready: you can use all eight tools, from `create_zip_checkout` to `void_zip_payment`. You just assign which agent uses which specific tool.

Yes. An 'Audit Agent' can be tasked with repeatedly calling `get_zip_order_status` to keep a shared memory log, providing full visibility into the payment lifecycle.

It handles complex scenarios. For example, an agent can check if the order is 'Authorized' and only then proceed to `capture_zip_payment`.

This server touches payment amounts, currencies, order IDs, and transaction status. The autonomous agents must respect these financial data types during their operations.

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