Bring Invoicing
to CrewAI
Create your Vinkius account to connect Hiveage to CrewAI and start using all 12 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 Hiveage MCP Server?
Connect your Hiveage account to any AI agent and take full control of your online invoicing, estimates, and customer network through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Invoicing Oversight — List all invoices, retrieve detailed billing data using unique hash keys, and monitor payment status.
- Estimate Management — Access your quotations and estimates history to stay on top of pending deals.
- Payment Recording — Manually record payments against invoices directly from the chat interface.
- Customer Network — List and inspect connections (customers/vendors) in your business network.
- Document Delivery — Send invoices to your customers via email with a single command.
- Tax & Item Visibility — List saved billing items and tax profiles to ensure accurate invoicing.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Hiveage API Key and Subdomain
- Start managing your billing from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual navigating through complex billing tabs. Your AI assistant acts as a dedicated Billing Manager or Accounts Receivable Specialist.
Who is this for?
- Freelancers — instantly retrieve invoice statuses and record payments while working on projects.
- Small Business Owners — automate the process of checking for overdue invoices and sending reminders.
- Accountants — quickly list tax profiles and billing items for reconciliation.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Retrieve information about the authenticated account
Get detailed profile information for a network connection
Get detailed information about a specific estimate
Get detailed information about a specific invoice
List saved items and services used for invoicing
List all connections (customers/vendors) in your network
List all estimates (quotations) in Hiveage
List all payments recorded for a specific invoice
Use this to monitor billing and find hash keys for specific invoice actions. List all invoices in your Hiveage account
List all configured tax profiles
Pass details as a JSON string in "body_json" (requires amount, date, and payment_method). Record a manual payment against an invoice
Deliver an invoice to the customer via email
Why CrewAI?
When paired with CrewAI, Hiveage becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Hiveage 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
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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
Hiveage in CrewAI
Why run Hiveage with Vinkius?
The Hiveage 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 12 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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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 Hiveage using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Hiveage and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Hiveage 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
Hiveage for CrewAI
Every request between CrewAI and Hiveage 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 find my Hiveage API Key?
Log in to your Hiveage account, go to Settings > API, and you will find your unique API key there. This key is used as the username for Basic Authentication.
What is the Hiveage 'Subdomain'?
The subdomain is the unique part of your Hiveage URL (e.g., if you access Hiveage at mycompany.hiveage.com, your subdomain is mycompany).
Can I record a partial payment for an invoice?
Yes! When using the record_payment tool, you can specify any amount in the body_json. Hiveage will automatically update the invoice balance based on the recorded payment.
Is the integration secure for financial data?
Absolutely. The integration uses official Hiveage API keys over HTTPS. Your credentials and billing data are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.
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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