How to Use the Shipday MCP in CrewAI

Q: How does crewai manage Shipday assignment logic?

You assign the listdrivers tool to one agent (the 'Coordinator') and the assigndriver tool to another (the 'Dispatcher'). The Coordinator's output becomes the input for the Dispatcher, forming a clear handoff.

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Automated Dispatch Coordination

Instead of one script doing everything, let specialized agents handle the dispatch. Agent A can use `list_drivers` to research available staff. Then, Agent B takes that list and calls `assign_driver` to execute the assignment. This role-based approach allows you to manage complex operational handoffs without human intervention.

Active Order Monitoring

You can set up a monitoring agent dedicated entirely to checking status. This agent runs in a loop, calling `get_tracking_progress` for all orders in `list_active_orders`. If the progress stalls or deviates from expected metrics, it triggers an alert. This creates a constant oversight mechanism for your Shipday operations.

Complete Order Setup Workflow

Need to onboard a brand new job? One agent handles intake. It uses `create_order` with customer and restaurant details. A second specialized agent then takes the resulting order number and calls `get_order` immediately afterwards for confirmation. This collaborative setup ensures all required data is logged and verified in sequence.

Setup guide

Set up Shipday MCP in CrewAI

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai package (pip install crewai)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install CrewAI
Run pip install crewai to install the framework. MCP support is built-in via the mcps parameter.
2

Add the MCP URL to your agent
Pass your Vinkius endpoint directly to the mcps list. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. CrewAI handles tool discovery and caching automatically.
3

Kick off your crew
Create a Crew with your agent and tasks. Call crew.kickoff() — the agent will automatically invoke Shipday tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Shipday Analyst",
    goal="Access and analyze Shipday data via MCP.",
    backstory="Expert analyst with direct Shipday access.",
    mcps=[
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ],
)

task = Task(
    description="List recent Shipday transactions",
    agent=agent,
    expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai + crewai-tools packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run pip install crewai crewai-tools. The MCPServerAdapter handles lifecycle management and tool conversion.
2

Connect with MCPServerAdapter
Use MCPServerAdapter as a context manager with SseServerParameters pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. The adapter automatically manages connection lifecycle.
3

Assign tools and run
Pass the returned mcp_tools to your agent's tools parameter. The adapter converts MCP tools to native BaseTool objects compatible with all CrewAI agents.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
from crewai_tools import MCPServerAdapter
from mcp import SseServerParameters

server_params = SseServerParameters(
    url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)

with MCPServerAdapter(server_params) as mcp_tools:
    agent = Agent(
        role="Shipday Analyst",
        goal="Access and analyze Shipday data via MCP.",
        backstory="Expert analyst with direct Shipday access.",
        tools=mcp_tools,
    )

    task = Task(
        description="List recent Shipday transactions",
        agent=agent,
        expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
    )

    crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
    result = crew.kickoff()
    print(result)

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Common questions about Shipday MCP in CrewAI

You assign the `list_drivers` tool to one agent (the 'Coordinator') and the `assign_driver` tool to another (the 'Dispatcher'). The Coordinator's output becomes the input for the Dispatcher, forming a clear handoff.

Yes. You can set up an agent team where one researches the current status using `get_tracking_progress`, and another analyzes that data to decide if `update_order_status` is needed.

You can assign one agent the sole responsibility of order lifecycle management. It uses `delete_order`, and its job simply ends once confirmation is received, keeping the operation contained.

It does. A dedicated 'Inventory Agent' can be given the tool to run `list_active_orders`, providing a comprehensive snapshot of everything currently moving.

The system constantly processes location and status data, including specific geographic coordinates and the associated `orderNumber` for every shipment.

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