• LIVE STATE
  • PROGRESS
  • BOTTLENECKS
  • HUMAN

How to monitor crew execution status with your AI

Connect to the CrewAI Platform to see exactly what your agents are doing. You can check on active tasks and agent states through your chat interface.

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Short answer

How can I see what my CrewAI agents are doing?

Your AI uses the get_status tool to pull the current state of any active crew. You'll get a clear view of task progress and agent activity. This allows you to spot stuck tasks or idle agents immediately.

The outcomes.

What you'll see.

The AI pulls live data to give you a clear picture of your crew's work.

LIVE STATE

Active agent status

The AI identifies if agents are currently working, idle, or finished. You'll know exactly who is busy.

PROGRESS

Task completion tracking

Get updates on how far each task has moved. This helps you see if a crew is making headway.

BOTTLENECKS

Identify stuck tasks

The AI flags tasks that aren't progressing. You'll know exactly where to step in.

HUMAN

Manual intervention

The AI tells you when a crew needs your input. You decide when to provide guidance or take over.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for an update.

The AI acts as your eyes on the CrewAI platform.

  1. Request status

    Your AI reaches out to the platform to find all currently running crews.

    get_status

  2. Fetch task details

    The AI pulls the specific progress data for every active task in the crew.

    get_status

  3. Check agent states

    The AI looks at each agent to see if they are working or waiting.

    get_status

  4. Summarize activity

    Your agent turns the raw execution data into a plain English report for you.

    get_status

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to check on your agents.

Starting points

Replace the names in quotes with your actual crew or task names.

CrewAI Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vQl1sjKmbDR8pDbzxB1A2J0p9pCxG6EwZ7FmwnqF/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — CrewAI capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "crewai-platform-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vQl1sjKmbDR8pDbzxB1A2J0p9pCxG6EwZ7FmwnqF/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • What is the status of the 'Marketing Research' crew?

  • How much progress has the 'Email Drafter' task made?

  • Are any agents in my 'Data Analysis' crew currently idle?

  • Show me the current state of all active tasks in the 'Content Engine' crew.

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Start here

Connect CrewAI Platform once, then ask.

Link your account with one click. Your credentials stay encrypted on our side, and you can start asking your AI about your crew immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI stop a crew that is running?

    No. This connector only allows the AI to read status. You must stop crews through the CrewAI platform itself.

  • 02

    Can the AI change the tasks assigned to an agent?

    No. The AI can only monitor the current execution. It cannot modify the crew configuration or task assignments.

  • 03

    Does the AI update in real time?

    The AI pulls the latest data every time you ask a question. It doesn't push notifications to you automatically.

  • 04

    Can I see the logs for a specific agent?

    Yes, if the status data includes the execution logs, your AI can read and summarize them for you.

  • 05

    Will the AI delete any of my crew data?

    No. The AI only has permission to read status information via the get_status tool.

  • More questions about CrewAI Platform? The Connector page answers them. See everything the CrewAI Platform Connector can do

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