Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Nhost MCP Server?
Connect your Nhost project to any AI agent to manage your backend services through natural language. This server provides a comprehensive interface for Nhost's Authentication and Storage services.
What you can do
- Authentication Flows — Sign in users via email/password, OTP, magic links, or anonymous sessions using
signin_email_password,signin_otp_email, andsignin_passwordless_email. - User Management — Register new accounts with
signup_email_password, retrieve profiles withget_user, and handle password resets or email changes. - Session Control — Refresh access tokens and securely sign out users from single or all devices using
refresh_tokenandsignout. - Cloud Storage — Upload files directly to your Nhost buckets using the
upload_filetool, supporting both text and base64 content.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Provide your Nhost Auth and Storage URLs from your project dashboard
- Start managing users and files from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Full-stack Developers — manage user sessions and test auth flows directly from the IDE without switching to the browser.
- DevOps Engineers — automate user provisioning and file management tasks through simple conversation.
- Support Teams — quickly verify user profile information and account status to resolve customer issues faster.
Built-in capabilities (15)
Requires elevated NHOST_JWT credential. Request to change the authenticated user email
Permanently delete a file
Supports optional image transformation parameters. Download the complete file content
Retrieve a presigned URL for a file
Requires NHOST_JWT credential. Retrieve the authenticated user profile information
Generate a new JWT access token using a valid refresh token
Request a password reset email
Create an anonymous user session
Authenticate a user with email and password
Initiate email-based one-time password authentication
Initiate passwordless authentication by sending a magic link
Invalidate refresh tokens and end the session
Register a new user account
Register a new user account using email OTP
Returns metadata for the processed file. Upload a file to a bucket
Why CrewAI?
When paired with CrewAI, Nhost becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Nhost 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
Nhost in CrewAI
Nhost and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Nhost to CrewAI through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Nhost in CrewAI
The Nhost MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 15 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in CrewAI only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Nhost for CrewAI
Every tool call from CrewAI to the Nhost MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How can I retrieve the profile of the currently logged-in user?
Use the get_user tool. It fetches the authenticated user's profile information, including their ID and metadata, provided a valid JWT is configured.
Is it possible to store documents or images using this server?
Yes. The upload_file action allows you to send raw text or base64 content along with a filename directly to your Nhost Storage bucket.
Can I initiate a login without requiring a password?
Absolutely. Use the signin_passwordless_email tool to send a magic link to a user's email address for a seamless passwordless authentication experience.
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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