# How to connect Api2pdf to Claude Cowork ```json { "title": "How to connect Api2pdf to Claude Cowork", "toolkit": "Api2pdf", "toolkit_slug": "api2pdf", "framework": "Claude Cowork", "framework_slug": "claude-cowork", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/claude-cowork", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/claude-cowork.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:01:20.848Z" } ``` ## Introduction Cowork is Anthropic's AI agent for knowledge work. Think of it as Claude Code for everything else. It works autonomously with your computer, local files, and applications to accomplish complex tasks. This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your Api2pdf account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to merge monthly invoices into one PDF, extract specific pages from a large PDF, add custom header and footer to document, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security. ## Also integrate Api2pdf with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/claude-code) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/crew-ai) ## Connect Api2pdf to Claude Cowork ### Connecting Api2pdf to Claude Cowork 1. Open Customize In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top. 2. Add the Composio MCP server Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL: ```bash https://connect.composio.dev/mcp ``` ## What is Claude Cowork? Claude Cowork is Anthropic's agent for general knowledge work. It can use your computer, files, and connected applications to complete longer-running tasks across your work tools. With Composio Connect, Cowork can securely access apps like Api2pdf through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent. ## What is the Api2pdf MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Api2pdf MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Api2pdf account. It provides structured and secure access to powerful PDF generation and manipulation features, so your agent can generate PDFs from HTML or URLs, merge or optimize documents, extract or reorder pages, and more—automatically and on your behalf. - PDF generation from web content: Instruct your agent to convert HTML or URLs into high-quality PDFs using engines like wkhtmltopdf or Headless Chrome. - Merge and optimize PDFs: Have your agent combine multiple PDFs into a single file or optimize existing documents to reduce file size without sacrificing quality. - Advanced PDF manipulation: Direct your agent to extract specific pages, reorder existing pages, or add custom headers and footers for consistent branding or page numbering. - Barcode and QR code generation: Let your agent instantly create barcode or QR code images from any text value, ready to embed in documents or use elsewhere. - Document conversion and preview: Ask your agent to convert PDFs to HTML with LibreOffice or generate thumbnail previews for quick visual reference. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `API2PDF_ADD_HEADER_FOOTER` | Add Header Footer | Convert HTML to PDF with customizable headers and footers using Headless Chrome. Use for generating reports, invoices, or documents with consistent page numbering, titles, dates, or branding on every page. | | `API2PDF_CHECK_STATUS` | Check API Status | Tool to check the health status of the API2PDF service. Use when you need to verify if the API is available and responding. This endpoint does not require authentication and returns a simple status indicator. | | `API2PDF_DELETE_PDF` | Delete PDF | Delete a previously generated PDF from API2PDF storage by its response ID. By default, API2PDF automatically deletes PDFs after 24 hours. Use this tool when you need to immediately remove a PDF for security or cleanup purposes. The response_id parameter is the ResponseId returned from any PDF generation operation (e.g., merge, convert HTML to PDF, etc.). | | `API2PDF_EXTRACT_PAGES` | Extract PDF Pages | Tool to extract specific pages from a PDF document. Use when you need only certain pages from a larger PDF file. Provide a URL to the source PDF and optionally a page range (0-indexed, end exclusive). Returns a URL to the extracted PDF. | | `API2PDF_LIBREOFFICE_PDF_TO_HTML` | LibreOffice PDF to HTML | Tool to convert a PDF document to HTML using LibreOffice. Use when you need HTML output of a PDF file (experimental; images may be excluded). | | `API2PDF_LIBREOFFICE_THUMBNAIL` | LibreOffice Thumbnail | Tool to generate a thumbnail image of a document using LibreOffice. Use when you need a quick visual preview of a PDF or Office file's first page. | | `API2PDF_MERGE_PDFS` | Merge PDFs | Merge multiple PDF documents into a single PDF file. Provide a list of publicly accessible PDF URLs, and they will be combined in the order specified. The merged PDF is available via a download URL for 24 hours. | | `API2PDF_OPTIMIZE_PDF` | Optimize PDF | Tool to optimize a PDF document to reduce file size while maintaining quality. Use when you need to minimize storage or bandwidth for an existing PDF. | | `API2PDF_REORDER_PAGES` | Reorder PDF Pages | Reorder pages of a PDF document by specifying a new page sequence. Provide a URL to the source PDF and a list of zero-based page indices in the desired order. For example, to reverse a 3-page PDF, use pages=[2,1,0]. The reordered PDF is available via a download URL for 24 hours. | | `API2PDF_ZEBRA_GENERATE_BARCODE` | Generate Barcode or QR Code | Tool to generate barcodes or QR codes using Zebra Crossing (ZXING). Use when you need a barcode or QR code image from text values. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Api2pdf MCP server connects Claude Cowork to your Api2pdf account through Composio. Once connected, Cowork can use the available Api2pdf tools and triggers to complete tasks on your behalf. ## Complete Code None listed. ## How to build Api2pdf MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/claude-code) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Google Drive](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive) - Google Drive is a cloud storage platform for uploading, sharing, and collaborating on files. 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It's perfect for merging data fields to quickly produce reports, invoices, and business letters. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Api2pdf MCP? With a standalone Api2pdf MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Api2pdf tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Api2pdf and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Cowork? Yes, you can. Claude Cowork 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 Api2pdf tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Api2pdf while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Api2pdf 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 Api2pdf data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)