# How to connect Are.na to Claude Cowork

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  "title": "How to connect Are.na to Claude Cowork",
  "toolkit": "Are.na",
  "toolkit_slug": "arena",
  "framework": "Claude Cowork",
  "framework_slug": "claude-cowork",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/arena/framework/claude-cowork",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/arena/framework/claude-cowork.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-08-19T06:37:14.964Z"
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## 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 Are.na account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to collect inspiration links into design channel, summarize blocks in research channel, find public channels about typography, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

## Also integrate Are.na with

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/arena/framework/chatgpt)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/arena/framework/hermes-agent)

## Connect Are.na to Claude Cowork

### Connecting Are.na 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 Are.na through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent.

## What is the Are.na MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Are.na MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Are.na account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Are.na operations on your behalf.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `ARENA_ADD_TO_CHANNELS` | Add To Channels | Add an existing Are.na block or channel to one or more target channels without duplicating the underlying resource. |
| `ARENA_CREATE_CHANNEL` | Create Channel | Create a user-owned Are.na channel, closed by default, and return its stable numeric ID and generated slug. |
| `ARENA_DELETE_CHANNEL` | Delete Channel | Permanently delete one Are.na channel the authenticated user is allowed to destroy. This cannot be undone. |
| `ARENA_GET_BLOCK` | Get Block | Get the details of one Are.na block by ID, including its subtype, content, source, creator, and metadata. |
| `ARENA_GET_CHANNEL` | Get Channel | Get an Are.na channel by numeric ID or slug, including visibility, counts, owner, and the current user's permissions. |
| `ARENA_GET_CURRENT_USER` | Get Current User | Return the identity and account details for the authenticated Are.na user. |
| `ARENA_GET_MY_FEED` | Get My Feed | Return one page of the authenticated user's personalized Are.na activity feed, newest first. Call again with next_cursor only when another page is needed. |
| `ARENA_LIST_CHANNEL_CONTENTS` | List Channel Contents | Return one page of blocks and nested channels from an Are.na channel, with optional sorting and contributor filtering. |
| `ARENA_REMOVE_FROM_CHANNEL` | Remove From Channel | Remove one block or nested channel placement from an Are.na channel. This deletes only the connection; the underlying block or channel remains intact and may still exist in other channels. |
| `ARENA_UPDATE_CHANNEL` | Update Channel | Update selected fields of an Are.na channel the authenticated user can edit. Fields omitted from the request remain unchanged. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

The Are.na MCP server connects Claude Cowork to your Are.na account through Composio. Once connected, Cowork can use the available Are.na tools and triggers to complete tasks on your behalf.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## How to build Are.na MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/arena/framework/chatgpt)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/arena/framework/hermes-agent)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Are.na MCP?

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

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Are.na while using Tool Router?

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

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