Bring Video Search
to CrewAI
Learn how to connect Twelve Labs (Video Understanding) to CrewAI and start using 18 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Twelve Labs (Video Understanding) MCP Server?
Connect Twelve Labs to your AI agent to unlock the full potential of video understanding. This server allows your agent to index video files, perform complex semantic searches, and generate deep analytical insights from visual and audio data.
What you can do
- Video Indexing — Create and manage indexes to organize your video library for rapid retrieval and analysis.
- Semantic Search — Query your video content using natural language to find specific moments, objects, or actions without manual tagging.
- Asset Management — Upload videos via URLs or multipart sessions and monitor their indexing status in real-time.
- Deep Analysis — Run synchronous or asynchronous analysis tasks to extract structured data from your video assets.
- Embeddings & Entities — Generate multimodal embeddings and manage entity collections for advanced machine learning workflows.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Twelve Labs API Key
- Start querying your video data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Transform your video archives into searchable, actionable data. Your AI can now 'watch' and understand hours of footage in seconds.
Who is this for?
- Content Creators & Media Teams — quickly find b-roll or specific scenes across massive video libraries.
- Security & Operations — search through hours of footage for specific events or objects using natural language.
- Developers — integrate state-of-the-art video understanding into your AI workflows without building complex pipelines.
Built-in capabilities (18)
Analyze and segment videos asynchronously
Analyze and segment videos synchronously
Confirm a multipart upload
Upload content to create an asset
g., a person) within a collection. Create an entity
Create an entity collection
Create a new index
Create a multipart upload session
Delete an index
Create embeddings asynchronously
Create embeddings synchronously
Retrieve an index by ID
Retrieve an indexed asset
Index an uploaded asset
List all indexes
Report progress for a multipart upload
Search for moments in videos
Update an index name
Why CrewAI?
When paired with CrewAI, Twelve Labs (Video Understanding) becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Twelve Labs (Video Understanding) 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
Twelve Labs (Video Understanding) in CrewAI
Twelve Labs (Video Understanding) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Twelve Labs (Video Understanding) 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 Twelve Labs (Video Understanding) in CrewAI
The Twelve Labs (Video Understanding) 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 18 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
Twelve Labs (Video Understanding) for CrewAI
Every tool call from CrewAI to the Twelve Labs (Video Understanding) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I list all my existing video indexes?
You can use the list_indexes tool. It will return a list of all indexes available in your Twelve Labs account, including their IDs and configuration.
Can I search for a specific moment inside my videos using text?
Yes! Use the search tool by providing an index_id and a search query. The AI will find the most relevant timestamps and video segments based on your description.
How do I add a new video to an index for analysis?
First, use create_asset with a public URL to upload the video. Then, use the index_asset tool with the resulting asset_id and your target index_id to start the processing.
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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