# How to integrate Altoviz MCP with Claude Code

```json
{
  "title": "How to integrate Altoviz MCP with Claude Code",
  "toolkit": "Altoviz",
  "toolkit_slug": "altoviz",
  "framework": "Claude Code",
  "framework_slug": "claude-code",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/altoviz/framework/claude-code",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/altoviz/framework/claude-code.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:00:13.619Z"
}
```

## Introduction

Manage your Altoviz 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 Altoviz with

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

### Connecting Altoviz 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 Altoviz MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Altoviz MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Altoviz account. It provides structured and secure access to your billing, invoicing, and customer management data, so your agent can manage products, find customers, update records, and retrieve financial information on your behalf.
- Product management and creation: Instruct your agent to create new products, update details, or delete products from your Altoviz catalog with ease.
- Customer and contact lookup: Effortlessly find customers or contacts by email, enabling quick access to client details and supporting streamlined communication.
- Financial classification and VAT management: Let your agent fetch available classifications and VAT rates, ensuring accurate tax handling and financial document setup.
- Unit retrieval for transactions: Retrieve all available measurement units in your system, supporting precise product and invoice management.
- Customer information updates: Have your agent modify or update customer records, keeping your business data up-to-date without manual intervention.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `ALTOVIZ_CREATE_PRODUCT` | Create Product | Creates a new product in the altoviz system. this tool allows for the independent creation of a product with all necessary details. |
| `ALTOVIZ_DELETE_PRODUCT` | Delete Product | This tool allows you to delete an existing product from altoviz. the action permanently removes the product from the system. |
| `ALTOVIZ_FIND_CONTACT` | Find Contact by Email | This tool allows searching for contacts in altoviz using an email address. the action is independently executable and returns contact details if found. |
| `ALTOVIZ_FIND_CUSTOMER` | Find Customer by Email | This tool allows you to find a customer in altoviz by their email address. this is a standalone action that doesn't require any resource ids or dependencies on other tools. |
| `ALTOVIZ_FIND_PRODUCT` | Find Product by Number | This tool allows users to find products in altoviz using the product number. it retrieves detailed product information including id, name, number, description, price, and other relevant metadata. it is a critical operation for product management in altoviz. |
| `ALTOVIZ_GET_CLASSIFICATIONS` | Get Classifications List | This tool retrieves a list of classifications from the altoviz platform. classifications are essential for producing accounting registers from user-created invoices. it can fetch all classifications or filter them by type. |
| `ALTOVIZ_GET_UNITS` | Get Units List | This tool retrieves a list of all available units in the altoviz system. units are used for product measurements and quantity specifications in various transactions. |
| `ALTOVIZ_GET_VATS` | Get VAT Rates | This tool retrieves a list of all available vat rates from altoviz. it's essential for creating and managing invoices and quotes where vat calculations are required. it supports retrieving vat rates, validating them for different regions, and ensuring correct tax calculations in financial documents. |
| `ALTOVIZ_UPDATE_CUSTOMER` | Update Customer Information | This tool updates an existing customer's information in altoviz. it enables modification of various customer details including contact information, company details, and personal information. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

The Altoviz 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 Altoviz account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Altoviz 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 Altoviz 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=["altoviz"],
)

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 altoviz-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: ['altoviz'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http altoviz-composio "${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 Altoviz 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 (altoviz-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 altoviz-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 Altoviz MCP server is properly configured.
- This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code
- You should see your altoviz-composio entry in the list
- This confirms that Claude Code can now access Altoviz tools
If everything is wired up, you should see your altoviz-composio entry listed:
```bash
claude mcp list
```

### 9. Authenticate Altoviz

The first time you try to use Altoviz tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate.
- Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Altoviz
- It will show you an authentication link
- Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it)
- Complete the Altoviz authorization flow
- Return to the terminal and start using Altoviz through Claude Code
Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Altoviz operations in natural language. For example:
- "Find customer details by email address"
- "Update a client's company information"
- "Retrieve current VAT rates for invoices"

## 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=["altoviz"],
)

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 altoviz-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: ['altoviz'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

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

## Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Altoviz with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Altoviz directly from your terminal using natural language commands.
Key features of this setup:
- Terminal-native experience without switching contexts
- Natural language commands for Altoviz 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 Altoviz 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 Altoviz MCP Agent with another framework

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Altoviz MCP?

With a standalone Altoviz MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Altoviz tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Altoviz 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 Altoviz tools.

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

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Altoviz 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 Altoviz data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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