Bring Time Tracking
to CrewAI
Create your Vinkius account to connect Cashboard to CrewAI and start using all 8 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the Cashboard MCP Server?
Connect your Cashboard account to any AI agent and take full control of your freelance or small business operations through natural conversation. Streamline time tracking and client invoicing.
What you can do
- Invoicing Oversight — List and retrieve details for all client invoices and estimates natively
- Time Tracking — Access recent time tracking entries to monitor project progress and billable hours
- Expense Management — List business expenses and associate them with specific projects securely
- Project Control — Monitor active projects and tasks to ensure delivery timelines are met flawlessly
- Contact Management — List client and staff contacts to maintain seamless communication
- Account Visibility — Retrieve core account and subscription information directly within your workspace
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Cashboard API Key and account Subdomain
- Start managing your business finances from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Freelancers — track billable hours and send invoices using natural language
- Small Business Owners — monitor expenses and project profitability without opening the dashboard
- Project Managers — audit project tasks and time entries straight from their chat interface
- Accountants — quickly verify invoice statuses and client billing records
Built-in capabilities (8)
Retrieve core account and subscription information
List active projects
List tracked business expenses
List client and staff contacts
List all project estimates
List all invoices
List all project tasks
List recent time tracking entries
Why CrewAI?
When paired with CrewAI, Cashboard becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Cashboard tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.
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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
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CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the
mcpsparameter 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
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Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports
Cashboard in CrewAI
Why run Cashboard with Vinkius?
The Cashboard connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 8 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Cashboard using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Cashboard and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Cashboard to CrewAI through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Cashboard for CrewAI
Every request between CrewAI and Cashboard is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I list my billable time entries for this week?
Yes! Use the list_time_entries tool. The agent will return recent time tracking records, allowing you to audit hours worked across your projects.
How do I check if an invoice has been paid?
Use the list_invoices tool. Your agent will fetch the list of invoices along with their current status (e.g., Paid, Outstanding, Overdue).
Where do I find my Cashboard API Key?
Log in to your Cashboard account and look for the 'API' or 'Developer' section in your account settings. If you can't find it, contact Cashboard support.
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.
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.
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