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# Pro Actions Overview

Last updated · MAR 2026 · [Read as Markdown](/docs/pro-actions/pro-actions-overview.md)

# What are MCP Pro Actions?

Connect to 20+ enterprise services instantly with the Model Context Protocol.

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> **Note:** MCP Pro Actions require a Builder plan or higher. <a href="https://app.avcodex.com/plans" target="\_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" > Upgrade to Builder </a>

MCP (Model Context Protocol) Pro Actions give your AVCodex agent instant access to popular enterprise services like HubSpot, Zapier, and 20+ other platforms. No code needed.

Where Custom Actions cover individual API calls, MCP Pro Actions hook into entire service ecosystems with hundreds of pre-built capabilities.

## [How it works# ](#how-it-works)

1.  **Pick a provider.** HubSpot, Zapier, Notion, plus others.
2.  **Authenticate once.** API key or OAuth.
3.  **Choose capabilities.** Enable specific tools, for example "Search HubSpot contacts" or "Trigger Zapier workflow."
4.  **Start using.** Your agent can now drive that service from the chat.

## [MCP vs Custom Actions# ](#mcp-vs-custom-actions)

Feature

MCP Pro Actions

Custom Actions

**Setup time**

2 minutes.

10-30 minutes per action.

**Capabilities**

10-100+ per service.

1 per configuration.

**Authentication**

API key or OAuth.

Manual API key setup.

**Maintenance**

Provider handles updates.

You maintain the endpoints.

**Best for**

Popular enterprise services.

Your own APIs and bespoke tools.

## [Available integrations# ](#available-integrations)

### [CRM and sales# ](#crm-and-sales)

**HubSpot (API key, read-only)**

-   Search contacts and companies.
-   View deals and opportunities.
-   Access activity history.

**Close (API key)**

-   Manage leads and contacts.
-   Update deal stages.
-   Log calls and emails.

### [Productivity# ](#productivity)

**Otter (Bearer token)**

-   Search meeting transcripts.
-   Get AI-generated summaries and action items.
-   Analyze patterns across meetings (great for design-review or commissioning calls).

**Fireflies (API key)**

-   Access meeting transcripts and summaries.
-   Search conversation history (project kickoffs, RFP reviews).
-   Get speaker-attributed transcripts.

### [Automation# ](#automation)

**Zapier**

-   Trigger workflows.
-   Connect to 5,000+ apps.
-   Automate repetitive tasks like field-tech check-in routing.

### [Data and RAG# ](#data-and-rag)

**Needle (API key)**

-   Semantic search across documents (programming guides, AS-built drawings).
-   RAG-powered knowledge retrieval.
-   Enterprise search.

**Dappier (API key)**

-   Real-time data enrichment.
-   Knowledge graph queries.
-   Multi-source aggregation.

**Audioscrape**

-   Extract insights from audio.
-   Transcription and analysis.
-   Podcast and meeting intelligence.

**LLM Text (SSE)**

-   Advanced text processing.
-   Document analysis (spec sheets, RFP responses).
-   Content extraction.

### [Web data# ](#web-data)

**Apify (API key)**

-   Web scraping and crawling.
-   Data extraction from any website.
-   Automated browser workflows (great for pulling manufacturer firmware notes from Crestron, QSC, Biamp, Extron).

### [E-commerce and payments# ](#e-commerce-and-payments)

**Mercado Libre (API key)**

-   Product listings.
-   Order management.
-   Inventory tracking.

**Mercado Pago (API key)**

-   Payment processing.
-   Transaction management.
-   Refunds and chargebacks.

**Dodo Payments (API key, SSE)**

-   Payment processing.
-   Subscription management.
-   Financial reporting.

### [Communications# ](#communications)

**Telnyx (API key)**

-   SMS and voice calls.
-   Phone number management.
-   Communication APIs.

### [Software and code# ](#software-and-code)

**Semgrep (SSE)**

-   Code analysis and security scanning.
-   Vulnerability detection.
-   Code quality checks (useful for control-system code reviews).

**GitMCP**

-   Repository management.
-   Code search and analysis.
-   Commit history (your Crestron SIMPL or Q-SYS Lua module repos).

**Javadocs.dev**

-   Java documentation search.
-   API reference lookup.
-   Code examples.

### [AI platforms# ](#ai-platforms)

**Hugging Face**

-   Model discovery.
-   Dataset access.
-   ML pipeline integration.

### [Infrastructure# ](#infrastructure)

**OpenMesh**

-   Service discovery.
-   API catalog.
-   Integration management.

### [Markets and forecasting# ](#markets-and-forecasting)

**Manifold Markets**

-   Prediction markets.
-   Probability tracking.
-   Event forecasting.

## [Real examples# ](#real-examples)

### [Notion: project documentation# ](#notion-project-documentation)

User: "Create a Notion page for the 1200 Market 40-room refresh with sections for goals, timeline, and budget."

The agent:

1.  Creates a new page in your Notion workspace.
2.  Adds structured headings and content.
3.  Links related pages (room schedule, signal flow diagrams).
4.  Returns the page URL.

### [HubSpot: lead qualification# ](#hubspot-lead-qualification)

User: "Is jane.doe@client.com in our CRM? What's the deal status?"

The agent:

1.  Searches HubSpot contacts.
2.  Finds the contact record.
3.  Checks associated deals.
4.  Reports current stage and value.

### [Zapier: automated workflows# ](#zapier-automated-workflows)

User: "When a new contact is added to HubSpot, fire our welcome-email workflow."

The agent:

1.  Watches HubSpot for new contacts.
2.  Triggers the designated Zapier workflow.
3.  Executes connected steps.
4.  Confirms workflow completion.

## [Authentication types# ](#authentication-types)

### [OAuth (recommended)# ](#oauth-recommended)

-   **Services:** Notion, Atlassian.
-   **Setup:** click "Connect" then authorize in the popup.
-   **Security:** tokens managed automatically, revoke anytime.
-   **Best for:** user-specific data access.

### [API key# ](#api-key)

-   **Services:** HubSpot, Close, Needle, Apify.
-   **Setup:** paste your API key from the service.
-   **Security:** encrypted storage, never exposed to the agent.
-   **Best for:** workspace or account-level access.

### [Server-Sent Events (SSE)# ](#server-sent-events-sse)

-   **Services:** Semgrep, Dodo Payments.
-   **Setup:** real-time streaming connection.
-   **Best for:** live updates and monitoring.

## [Security and privacy# ](#security-and-privacy)

**Your data stays secure**

-   OAuth tokens stored encrypted.
-   API keys never logged or exposed.
-   Scoped permissions (read-only when possible).
-   Revoke access anytime in settings.

**What the agent can access**

-   Only what you authorize during OAuth.
-   Limited to specific tools you enable.
-   No access to credentials or tokens.
-   All actions logged for audit.

## [Setup guide# ](#setup-guide)

### [OAuth services (Notion, Atlassian)# ](#oauth-services-notion-atlassian)

1.  Go to **Build** > **Capabilities** > **Add Pro Action**.
2.  Find your service (for example Notion).
3.  Click **Connect**.
4.  Authorize in the popup window.
5.  Choose which tools to enable.
6.  Click **Save**.

### [API key services (HubSpot, Close, Needle)# ](#api-key-services-hubspot-close-needle)

1.  Get your API key from the service:

\- **HubSpot**: Settings > Integrations > API Key. - **Close**: Settings > Your API Keys > Create Key. - **Needle**: Dashboard > API Keys > Generate.

1.  Go to **Build** > **Capabilities** > **Add Pro Action**.
2.  Find your service.
3.  Click **Configure**.
4.  Paste the API key.
5.  Pick the transport type (HTTP or SSE).
6.  Click **Test & List Tools**.
7.  Enable the capabilities you want.
8.  Click **Save**.

### [Custom remote MCP server# ](#custom-remote-mcp-server)

Have your own MCP server (for example a custom Crestron or Q-SYS bridge)? Connect it:

1.  Click **Custom Remote MCP**.
2.  Enter the server URL (for example `https://your-mcp-server.com/mcp`).
3.  Choose transport: HTTP or SSE.
4.  Choose auth: None, Bearer, or API Key.
5.  Add credentials if required.
6.  Click **Test & List Tools**.
7.  Enable the tools you want.
8.  Click **Save**.

## [Troubleshooting# ](#troubleshooting)

### [OAuth connection fails# ](#oauth-connection-fails)

**Problem:** the popup closes without connecting.

**Solutions**

-   Allow popups for app.avcodex.com.
-   Try in an incognito window.
-   Check the service's status page.
-   Re-authorize from scratch.

### [API key invalid# ](#api-key-invalid)

**Problem:** "Authentication failed" error.

**Solutions**

-   Verify the key is copied in full.
-   Check it has not expired.
-   Confirm it has the required permissions.
-   Generate a new key if needed.

### [Tools not appearing# ](#tools-not-appearing)

**Problem:** no tools listed after connecting.

**Solutions**

-   Confirm the service is operational.
-   Verify authentication succeeded.
-   Try reconnecting.
-   Contact support if it persists.

### [Rate limits# ](#rate-limits)

**Problem:** "Too many requests" error.

**Solutions**

-   Check service rate limits.
-   Upgrade the service plan if needed.
-   Add delays in prompts.
-   Contact the provider's support.

## [Best practices# ](#best-practices)

**Start small.** Enable 3-5 tools, expand as you go.

**Be specific.** Use clear tool descriptions so the agent knows when to fire them.

**Test first.** Run the action manually before letting the agent loose.

**Monitor usage.** Check logs to understand agent behavior.

**Disable what you don't use.**

**Rotate keys.** Update API keys regularly.

## [Limitations# ](#limitations)

**Per service**

-   Most MCP providers support 10-100+ tools.
-   Rate limits vary by provider.
-   Some require paid plans.

**Per agent**

-   No hard limit on MCP connections.
-   Performance can vary with 50+ enabled tools.
-   Group related capabilities.

## [Pricing# ](#pricing)

MCP Pro Actions are included with:

-   Builder plan.
-   Studio plan.
-   Studio Pro plan.
-   Enterprise (custom pricing).

Service costs (separate from AVCodex):

-   Most services have free tiers.
-   Enterprise features may require paid plans.
-   Check each provider's pricing page.

## [Need help?# ](#need-help)

-   Email support@avcodex.com.
-   Browse all docs.
-   Start building at [app.avcodex.com](https://app.avcodex.com).

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On this page

-   [How it works](#how-it-works)
-   [MCP vs Custom Actions](#mcp-vs-custom-actions)
-   [Available integrations](#available-integrations)
-   [CRM and sales](#crm-and-sales)
-   [Productivity](#productivity)
-   [Automation](#automation)
-   [Data and RAG](#data-and-rag)
-   [Web data](#web-data)
-   [E-commerce and payments](#e-commerce-and-payments)
-   [Communications](#communications)
-   [Software and code](#software-and-code)
-   [AI platforms](#ai-platforms)
-   [Infrastructure](#infrastructure)
-   [Markets and forecasting](#markets-and-forecasting)
-   [Real examples](#real-examples)
-   [Notion: project documentation](#notion-project-documentation)
-   [HubSpot: lead qualification](#hubspot-lead-qualification)
-   [Zapier: automated workflows](#zapier-automated-workflows)
-   [Authentication types](#authentication-types)
-   [OAuth (recommended)](#oauth-recommended)
-   [API key](#api-key)
-   [Server-Sent Events (SSE)](#server-sent-events-sse)
-   [Security and privacy](#security-and-privacy)
-   [Setup guide](#setup-guide)
-   [OAuth services (Notion, Atlassian)](#oauth-services-notion-atlassian)
-   [API key services (HubSpot, Close, Needle)](#api-key-services-hubspot-close-needle)
-   [Custom remote MCP server](#custom-remote-mcp-server)
-   [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
-   [OAuth connection fails](#oauth-connection-fails)
-   [API key invalid](#api-key-invalid)
-   [Tools not appearing](#tools-not-appearing)
-   [Rate limits](#rate-limits)
-   [Best practices](#best-practices)
-   [Limitations](#limitations)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Need help?](#need-help)

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