# How to integrate Accredible certificates MCP with Claude Code

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  "title": "How to integrate Accredible certificates MCP with Claude Code",
  "toolkit": "Accredible certificates",
  "toolkit_slug": "accredible_certificates",
  "framework": "Claude Code",
  "framework_slug": "claude-code",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/claude-code",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/claude-code.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-06T07:59:08.032Z"
}
```

## Introduction

Manage your Accredible certificates directly from Claude Code with zero worries about OAuth hassles, API-breaking issues, or reliability and security concerns.
You can do this in two different ways:
- Via [Composio Connect](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_connect&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code) - Direct and easiest approach
- Via [Composio SDK](https://docs.composio.dev/docs?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_sdk) - Programmatic approach with more control

## Also integrate Accredible certificates with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

- Only one MCP URL to connect multiple apps with Claude Code with zero auth hassles.
- Programmatic tool calling allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
- Handling Large tool responses out of LLM context to minimize context rot.
- Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 1000+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so LLMs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need.

## Connect Accredible certificates to Claude Code

### Connecting Accredible certificates to Claude Code using Composio
1. Add the Composio MCP to Claude

```bash
claude mcp add --scope user --transport http composio https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
```

## What is Claude Code?

Claude Code is Anthropic's command line developer tool that lets you use Claude directly inside your terminal. Instead of switching between your editor, browser, and chat, you can stay in your project folder and ask Claude to help you build, debug, refactor, and understand code right where you're working.
Key features include:
- Terminal-Native Experience: Work with Claude directly in your command line without switching contexts
- MCP Support: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol servers to extend Claude's capabilities
- Project Context: Claude understands your project structure and can read, write, and modify files
- Interactive Development: Ask questions, debug code, and get help in real-time while coding
- Multi-Platform: Works on macOS, Linux, WSL, and Windows

## What is the Accredible certificates MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Accredible certificates MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Accredible certificates account. It provides structured and secure access to your digital credentials platform, so your agent can perform actions like issuing certificates, managing groups, generating PDFs, and organizing templates on your behalf.
- Bulk credential creation and issuance: Let your agent create and issue batches of digital certificates or badges to multiple recipients in one go.
- Automated group and collection management: Effortlessly create, clone, or delete groups and collections to organize recipients and credentials based on your programs or courses.
- Credential evidence and reference handling: Add or remove evidence items or references to credentials, supporting richer documentation and verification for each certificate.
- PDF certificate generation and export: Quickly generate and download PDF copies of credentials, individually or in bulk, for easy offline distribution or archiving.
- Template listing and selection: Retrieve and browse all available certificate templates, so your agent can help you pick or preview designs for new credentials.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_BULK_CREATE_CREDENTIALS_V2` | Bulk Create Credentials (V2) | Tool to bulk create credentials. use when batching up to 30 credentials in one call; supports multi-status (207) responses. |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_CLONE_GROUP` | Clone Group | Tool to clone an existing group. use after confirming the source group exists and you need a copy with optional overrides. |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_CREATE_COLLECTION` | Create Collection | Tool to create a new collection. use when you need a curated set of groups. |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_CREATE_EVIDENCE_ITEM` | Create Evidence Item | Tool to create a new evidence item for a credential. use after confirming credential id. |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_CREATE_GROUP` | Create Group | Tool to create a new group. use after gathering all group details. |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_DELETE_CREDENTIAL` | Delete Credential | Tool to delete a credential. use after confirming you want to permanently remove an existing credential. executes delete on /credentials/{credential id} endpoint and returns status code. |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_DELETE_GROUP` | Delete Group | Tool to delete a group. use after confirming no credentials remain and when you need to permanently remove the group. |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_DELETE_REFERENCE` | Delete Reference | Tool to delete a specific reference by id. use after confirming both credential id and reference id. example: "delete reference 1234 from credential 'abc123'." |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_GENERATE_PD_FS_FOR_CREDENTIALS` | Generate PDFs for Credentials | Tool to generate pdfs for multiple credentials. use when you need to batch-download a zip archive of certificate pdfs for a list of published credential ids. example: "generate pdfs for credentials [10000005, 10272642]". |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_LIST_TEMPLATES` | List Templates | Tool to retrieve a list of all templates. use after authentication to fetch paginated certificate templates. |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_SEARCH_COLLECTIONS` | Search Collections | Tool to search for collections. use when you need to filter collections by ids, name, or public flag and paginate through results. e.g., "search for public collections named 'abc' on page 2." |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_UPDATE_GROUP` | Update Group | Tool to update an existing group. use when you need to modify group details after fetching its current data. |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_UPDATE_REFERENCE` | Update Reference | Tool to update a reference by id. use when you need to modify a reference's details for a credential. use after retrieving the reference id to change comments or relationship. |
| `ACCREDIBLE_CERTIFICATES_VIEW_ALL_SKILL_CATEGORIES` | View All Skill Categories | Tool to retrieve all skill categories. use when you need to list all available skill categories (e.g., to link them to groups). |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

The Accredible certificates MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects Claude Code (and other AI assistants like Claude and Cursor) directly to your Accredible certificates account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Accredible certificates operations on your behalf.
With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster.

## Step-by-step Guide

### 1. Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
- Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account
- Composio API Key
- A Accredible certificates account
- Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript

### 1. Install Claude Code

To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods based on your operating system:
```bash
# macOS, Linux, WSL
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

# Windows PowerShell
irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

# Windows CMD
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd
```

### 2. Set up Claude Code

Open a terminal, go to your project folder, and start Claude Code:
- Claude Code will open in your terminal
- Follow the prompts to sign in with your Anthropic account
- Complete the authentication flow
- Once authenticated, you can start using Claude Code
```bash
cd your-project-folder
claude
```

### 3. Set up environment variables

Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables:
- COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio (get it from [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=api_key&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code))
- USER_ID identifies the user for session management (use any unique identifier)
```bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here
USER_ID=your_user_id_here
```

### 4. Install Composio library

No description provided.
```python
pip install composio-core python-dotenv
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/core dotenv
```

### 5. Generate Composio MCP URL

No description provided.
```python
import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID")

composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY)

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=USER_ID,
    toolkits=["accredible_certificates"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url

print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}")
print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:")
print(f'claude mcp add --transport http accredible_certificates-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')
```

```typescript
import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;

if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
}

const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, {
  toolkits: ['accredible_certificates'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http accredible_certificates-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`);
```

### 6. Run the script and copy the MCP URL

No description provided.
```python
python generate_mcp_url.py
```

```typescript
node --loader ts-node/esm generate_mcp_url.ts
# or if using tsx
tsx generate_mcp_url.ts
```

### 7. Add Accredible certificates MCP to Claude Code

In your terminal, add the MCP server using the command from the previous step. The command format is:
- claude mcp add registers a new MCP server with Claude Code
- --transport http specifies that this is an HTTP-based MCP server
- The server name (accredible_certificates-composio) is how you'll reference it
- The URL points to your Composio Tool Router session
- --headers includes your Composio API key for authentication
After running the command, close the current Claude Code session and start a new one for the changes to take effect.
```bash
claude mcp add --transport http accredible_certificates-composio "YOUR_MCP_URL_HERE" --headers "X-API-Key:YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY"

# Then restart Claude Code
exit
claude
```

### 8. Verify the installation

Check that your Accredible certificates MCP server is properly configured.
- This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code
- You should see your accredible_certificates-composio entry in the list
- This confirms that Claude Code can now access Accredible certificates tools
If everything is wired up, you should see your accredible_certificates-composio entry listed:
```bash
claude mcp list
```

### 9. Authenticate Accredible certificates

The first time you try to use Accredible certificates tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate.
- Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Accredible certificates
- It will show you an authentication link
- Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it)
- Complete the Accredible certificates authorization flow
- Return to the terminal and start using Accredible certificates through Claude Code
Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Accredible certificates operations in natural language. For example:
- "Bulk create certificates for this course"
- "Download PDFs for recent issued credentials"
- "List all available certificate templates"

## Complete Code

```python
import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID")

composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY)

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=USER_ID,
    toolkits=["accredible_certificates"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url

print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}")
print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:")
print(f'claude mcp add --transport http accredible_certificates-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')
```

```typescript
import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;

if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
}

const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, {
  toolkits: ['accredible_certificates'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http accredible_certificates-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`);
```

## Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Accredible certificates with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Accredible certificates directly from your terminal using natural language commands.
Key features of this setup:
- Terminal-native experience without switching contexts
- Natural language commands for Accredible certificates operations
- Secure authentication through Composio's managed MCP
- Tool Router for dynamic tool discovery and execution
Next steps:
- Try asking Claude Code to perform various Accredible certificates operations
- Add more toolkits to your Tool Router session for multi-app workflows
- Integrate this setup into your development workflow for increased productivity
You can extend this by adding more toolkits, implementing custom workflows, or building automation scripts that leverage Claude Code's capabilities.

## How to build Accredible certificates MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/accredible_certificates/framework/crew-ai)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Accredible certificates MCP?

With a standalone Accredible certificates MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Accredible certificates tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Accredible certificates and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Code?

Yes, you can. Claude Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Accredible certificates tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Accredible certificates while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Accredible certificates scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Accredible certificates data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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