How to integrate Apaleo MCP with Claude Code

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Introduction

Manage your Apaleo 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:

  1. Via Rube - Direct and easiest approach
  2. Via Composio SDK - Programmatic approach with more control

Why Rube?

Rube is a universal MCP server with access to 850+ SaaS apps. It ensures just-in-time tool loading so Claude can access the tools it needs, a remote workbench for programmatic tool calling and handling large tool responses out of the LLM context window, ensuring the LLM context window remains clean.

Connect Apaleo to Claude Code with Rube

1. Get the MCP URL

Copy and paste the below command in Claude Code to add Rube MCP.

Terminal

2. Authenticate Rube

Run /mcp to view Rube

bash
/mcp
Run /mcp to view Rube in Claude Code
Click on Rube to authenticate
Authentication flow complete

3. Ensure it's connected

Run /mcp again to verify the connection. Now, do whatever you want with Claude Code and Apaleo.

Rube connected successfully

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Archive a propertyUse this endpoint to archive an existing live property this operation set the isarchived flag to trueyou must have at least one of these scopes: 'properties.
Check if a property existsCheck if a property exists by id.
Check if a unit attribute existsCheck if a unit attribute existsyou must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.
Check if a unit existsCheck if a unit exists by id.
Check if a unit group existsCheck if a unit group exists by id.
Clones a propertyUse this call to clone a specific property.
Create a unitUse this call to create a new unit.
Create a unit attributeUse this call to create a new unit attribute.
Create a unit groupUse this call to create a new unit group.
Create multiple unitsUse this call to create multiple units, following a naming rule.
Creates a propertyUse this call to create a new property.
Delete a unitUse this call to delete a unit.
Delete a unit groupUse this call to delete a unit group.
Deletes unit attributeDeletes unit attributeyou must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.
Get a properties listGet the list of properties.
Get a propertyGet a property by id.
Get a unitGet a unit by id.
Get a unit groupGet a unit group by id.
Get a units listGet the list of units.
Get unit attribute by idGet unit attribute by idyou must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.
Get unit attribute listGet unit attribute listyou must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.
List Unit GroupsGet the list of unit groups.
Move property to liveUse this endpoint to move an existing test property to live this operation changes the property status to 'live'you must have at least one of these scopes: 'properties.
Replace a unit groupUse this call to modify a unit group.
Reset Property DataThis endpoint deletes transactional data for a property in 'test' status.
Returns a list of supported countriesReturns a list of iso country codes that could be used to create properties.
Returns number of unit groupsReturns number of unit groups matching the filter criteriayou must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitgroups.
Returns number of unitsReturns number of units matching the filter criteriayou must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.
Return total count of propertiesReturn total count of propertiesyou need to be authorized (no particular scope required)

What is the Apaleo MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Apaleo MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Apaleo account. It provides structured and secure access to your property management operations, so your agent can perform actions like managing properties, handling units, checking availability, and automating setup tasks on your behalf.

  • Property management and archiving: Enable your agent to create, clone, or archive properties, letting you quickly scale or reorganize your portfolio as your business evolves.
  • Unit and unit group operations: Let your agent create new units or unit groups, check if specific units exist, and manage all aspects of your inventory with ease.
  • Attribute and setup automation: Ask your agent to create or verify unit attributes, ensuring your property data is always up-to-date and consistent.
  • Bulk unit creation: Allow your agent to generate multiple units in one go, following custom naming rules, to save you time during onboarding or expansion.
  • Property cloning and rapid deployment: Have your agent clone existing properties with all inventory and rate plans, making it simple to launch new locations based on proven setups.

Connecting Apaleo via Tool Router

Tool Router is the underlying tech that powers Rube. It's a universal gateway that does everything Rube does but with much more programmatic control. You can programmatically generate an MCP URL with the app you need (here Apaleo) for even more tool search precision. It's secure and reliable.

How the Tool Router works

The Tool Router follows a three-phase workflow:

  1. Discovery: Searches for tools matching your task and returns relevant toolkits with their details.
  2. Authentication: Checks for active connections. If missing, creates an auth config and returns a connection URL via Auth Link.
  3. Execution: Executes the action using the authenticated connection.

Step-by-step Guide

Prerequisites

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

Install Claude Code

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

To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods based on your operating system:

Set up Claude Code

bash
cd your-project-folder
claude

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
Claude Code initial setup showing sign-in prompt
Claude Code terminal after successful login

Set up environment variables

bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here
USER_ID=your_user_id_here

Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables:

  • COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio (get it from Composio dashboard)
  • USER_ID identifies the user for session management (use any unique identifier)

Install Composio library

pip install composio-core python-dotenv

Install the Composio Python library to create MCP sessions.

  • composio-core provides the core Composio functionality
  • python-dotenv loads environment variables from your .env file

Generate Composio MCP URL

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=["apaleo"],
)

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 apaleo-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')

Create a script to generate a Composio MCP URL for Apaleo. This URL will be used to connect Claude Code to Apaleo.

What's happening:
  • We import the Composio client and load environment variables
  • Create a Composio instance with your API key
  • Call create() to create a Tool Router session for Apaleo
  • The returned mcp.url is the MCP server URL that Claude Code will use
  • The script prints this URL so you can copy it

Run the script and copy the MCP URL

python generate_mcp_url.py

Run your Python script to generate the MCP URL.

  • The script connects to Composio and creates a Tool Router session
  • It prints the MCP URL and the exact command you need to run
  • Copy the entire claude mcp add command from the output

Add Apaleo MCP to Claude Code

bash
claude mcp add --transport http apaleo-composio "YOUR_MCP_URL_HERE" --headers "X-API-Key:YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY"

# Then restart Claude Code
exit
claude

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 (apaleo-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.

Verify the installation

bash
claude mcp list

Check that your Apaleo MCP server is properly configured.

  • This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code
  • You should see your apaleo-composio entry in the list
  • This confirms that Claude Code can now access Apaleo tools

If everything is wired up, you should see your apaleo-composio entry listed:

Claude Code MCP list showing the toolkit MCP server

Authenticate Apaleo

The first time you try to use Apaleo tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate.

  • Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Apaleo
  • It will show you an authentication link
  • Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it)
  • Complete the Apaleo authorization flow
  • Return to the terminal and start using Apaleo through Claude Code

Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Apaleo operations in natural language. For example:

  • "Archive a property that's no longer active"
  • "Clone existing property for new location"
  • "Create a new unit group for suites"

Complete Code

Here's the complete code to get you started with Apaleo and Claude Code:

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=["apaleo"],
)

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 apaleo-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')

Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Apaleo with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Apaleo directly from your terminal using natural language commands.

Key features of this setup:

  • Terminal-native experience without switching contexts
  • Natural language commands for Apaleo 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 Apaleo 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.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Apaleo MCP?

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

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

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

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