• COMPLETED
  • INPUTS
  • HUMAN
  • LOGS

How to run autonomous agent crews with your AI

Connect CrewAI to your chat interface to trigger multi-agent workflows. Once connected, your AI handles the input gathering and execution logic.

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Short answer

How do I run autonomous agent crews with my AI?

Your AI identifies the necessary parameters for a crew and triggers the execution through your chat. You get the final results of the multi-agent task directly in your conversation. Here is how the process works.

The outcomes.

Where your tasks land.

Running a crew produces specific results based on the task complexity.

COMPLETED

Finished agent tasks

The crew finishes its run and delivers the final result. Your AI presents the completed work directly in your chat.

INPUTS

Required data gathering

The AI identifies what the crew needs to start. You provide the missing details through natural conversation.

HUMAN

Manual intervention needed

If a crew hits a roadblock or needs a decision, the process pauses. You step in to guide the agents before they continue.

LOGS

Execution visibility

You can see the progress of the agents. Your AI reports on what the crew is doing as it happens.

The workflow

What your AI does when the command arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your chat and the CrewAI engine.

  1. Identify requirements

    Your AI looks at the crew configuration to see what data is missing. It determines exactly which JSON fields are needed to start.

    get_inputs

  2. Collect parameters

    The AI asks you for the specific values identified in the previous step. It formats these into the correct structure for the crew.

    get_inputs

  3. Launch the crew

    Once the inputs are ready, the AI sends the command to start the multi-agent process. This initiates the actual autonomous work.

    kickoff_crew

  4. Deliver results

    The AI waits for the crew to finish its task. It then brings the final output back to your chat window.

    kickoff_crew

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger your first crew execution.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the specific task or project names to match your actual CrewAI setup.

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

  • Run the marketing research crew for my new organic coffee brand.

  • Kick off the code review crew for the repository in my current workspace.

  • Start the content creation crew using the blog post outline I just provided.

  • Execute the data analysis crew for the sales spreadsheet from last quarter.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect CrewAI Platform once, then ask.

One connection link is all you need. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can find the full technical details on the Connector page.

Connect CrewAI Platform to your AI

FAQ

How the CrewAI Platform behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my CrewAI configuration?

    No. The AI can only trigger executions and provide inputs; it cannot modify your existing crew definitions.

  • 02

    Does the AI handle the JSON formatting for me?

    Yes. The AI uses the tool to identify the required structure and prepares the data for the crew automatically.

  • 03

    Can I stop a running crew mid-way?

    No. The current tools only allow for starting a crew or gathering inputs. You cannot terminate an active execution through this connector.

  • 04

    Will the AI delete any of my agent files?

    No. This connector is designed for execution and input handling only. It has no capability to delete files or configurations.

  • 05

    Do I need to write JSON manually?

    No. Your AI handles the translation from your natural language instructions into the required JSON format.

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

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