Bring Stock Control
to CrewAI
Create your Vinkius account to connect Cin7 Core to CrewAI and start using all 10 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.
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What is the Cin7 Core MCP Server?
Integrate Cin7 Core (formerly DEAR Systems), the advanced cloud-based inventory management platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your product catalog, monitor real-time stock levels, track sales and purchase orders, and research customer and supplier data using natural language.
What you can do
- Inventory Intelligence — List and retrieve detailed information for products and check real-time stock availability across warehouses.
- Order Management — Monitor sales and purchase orders, track their status, and access full fulfillment details.
- CRM & Supplier Research — Quickly access customer and supplier profiles and their historical interactions.
- Multi-warehouse Oversight — Track inventory locations and stock movement efficiently via chat.
How it works
- Connect the Cin7 Core integration to your AI assistant.
- Authorize using your Account ID and Application Key (found in your Cin7 Core/DEAR API settings).
- Orchestrate your inventory and commerce operations through intuitive conversation.
Who is this for?
- Inventory Managers — Quickly check stock levels and product locations on the go.
- Operations Teams — Monitor order fulfillment and purchase statuses via chat.
- Sales & Purchasing Reps — Research customer and supplier details during planning sessions.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Returns real-time availability data including on-hand, allocated, and available-to-sell quantities across all configured warehouse locations. Retrieve current stock availability across all warehouses
Resolves detailed attributes such as dimensions, weight, supplier info, and tax rules for the given product GUID. Get detailed information for a specific product by ID
Resolves individual line items, shipping addresses, invoice details, and the current fulfillment progress. Get full details for a specific sales order
Provides a detailed breakdown of quantities across all physical locations and virtual bins. Get stock levels for a specific product SKU
Returns customer metadata including contact names, company details, and credit limits. List all customers registered in the system
Returns vendor profiles including primary contact info, default currency, and payment terms. List all suppliers and vendors
Returns a list of products with metadata including SKU, name, category, and base price. List all products in your Cin7 Core (DEAR) catalog
Returns a list of purchase orders including supplier details, order date, and inbound status (e.g., ordered, received). List all purchase orders and inbound shipments
Returns order metadata including customer ID, total value, and current status (e.g., drafted, authorized, packed, shipped). List all sales orders and their current fulfillment status
Returns stock and identification data for products matching the provided SKU identifier. Search for a product using its SKU
Why CrewAI?
When paired with CrewAI, Cin7 Core becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Cin7 Core 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
Cin7 Core in CrewAI
Why run Cin7 Core with Vinkius?
The Cin7 Core 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 10 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
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This dashboard is included when you connect Cin7 Core using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Cin7 Core and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Cin7 Core 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
Cin7 Core for CrewAI
Every request between CrewAI and Cin7 Core 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
How do I get Cin7 Core API credentials?
Log in to Cin7 Core, navigate to Settings > Integration > API, and click the '+' button to create a new API application. You will be provided with an Account ID and an Application Key.
Is the stock data across all locations included?
Yes, you can check real-time stock availability across all your warehouses using the get_all_stock_availability tool.
Can the agent check order status?
Absolutely. You can list sales and purchase orders or retrieve full details for a specific order ID to check its current status and fulfillment progress.
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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