How to integrate Asana MCP with Claude Code

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Introduction

Manage your Asana 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 Composio Connect - Direct and easiest approach
  2. Via Composio SDK - Programmatic approach with more control

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Why use Composio?

  • 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.

Connecting Asana to Claude Code using Composio

1. Add the Composio MCP to Claude

Terminal

2. Start Claude Code

bash
claude

3. Open your MCP list

bash
/mcp

4. Select Composio and click on Authenticate

Select Composio and click Authenticate

5. This will redirect you to the Composio OAuth page. Complete the flow by authorizing Composio and you're all set.

Composio OAuth authorization page
Composio authorization complete
Ask Claude to connect to your account and authenticate via the link

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Triggers
Add Followers to ProjectTool to add followers to a project in Asana.
Add Followers to TaskTool to add followers to a task in Asana.
Add item to portfolioAdd a project (or other supported item) to an Asana portfolio using the native addItem endpoint.
Add Members to ProjectTool to add users to a project in Asana.
Add Project to TaskTool to add a project to a task in Asana.
Add Supporting Relationship to GoalTool to add a supporting goal relationship to a goal.
Add Tag to TaskTool to add an existing tag to a task in Asana.
Add Task DependenciesTool to add dependency relationships to an Asana task.
Add task to sectionAdds an existing task to a section, optionally positioning it before or after another task in that section; if no position is specified, the task is added to the end.
Add User for TeamTool to add a user to a team in Asana.
Add User for WorkspaceTool to add a user to a workspace or organization in Asana.
Approve Access RequestTool to approve an access request in Asana.
Create Access RequestTool to create an access request in Asana.
Create AllocationCreates a new allocation.
Create a projectCreates a new Asana project in the specified workspace.
Create a tag in a workspaceCreates a new tag, with properties like name and color defined in the request body, within a specific Asana workspace (using `workspace_gid`); this tag helps categorize tasks, is confined to the workspace, and is not automatically applied to tasks.
Create task in asana with specific detailsCreates a new Asana task; requires 'workspace', 'parent', or 'projects' for association, and 'followers', 'projects', 'tags' are set only at creation.
Create Attachment for ObjectTool to upload an attachment or link an external resource to a task, project, or project_brief in Asana.
Create Attachment for TaskTool to upload an attachment to a task.
Create Custom FieldTool to create a new custom field in a workspace.
Create Enum Option for Custom FieldTool to create a new enum option for a custom field in Asana.
Create MembershipTool to create a membership by adding a user or team to a project, goal, or portfolio.
Create Project BriefTool to create a project brief for a project.
Create project for teamTool to create a project in a team.
Create project for workspaceTool to create a project in a workspace.
Create Project Status UpdateTool to create a new status update on a project.
Create a section in a projectCreates a new SECTION (not a task) in a project.
Create Status Update for ObjectTool to create a status update on a project, portfolio, or goal.
Create subtaskCreates a new Asana subtask under an existing parent task (`task_gid`); `due_on` and `due_at` are mutually exclusive and cannot be set simultaneously.
Create a tagTool to create a new tag in an Asana workspace.
Create task commentAdds a new text comment (story) to an existing Asana task, appearing in its activity feed.
Create TeamTool to create a new team in an Asana workspace.
Delete AllocationTool to delete an allocation by its ID.
Delete AttachmentTool to delete an attachment by its globally unique identifier.
Delete Custom FieldTool to delete a custom field by its globally unique identifier.
Delete MembershipTool to delete a membership by its GID.
Delete a projectDelete a project.
Delete Project BriefTool to delete a project brief by its GID.
Delete Project StatusTool to delete a project status by its GID.
Delete a sectionTool to delete a section by its GID.
Delete Status UpdateTool to delete a status update by its GID.
Delete StoryTool to delete a story by its GID.
Delete a TagTool to delete a specific tag by its GID.
Delete a taskDelete a task.
Duplicate ProjectDuplicate a project.
Duplicate TaskDuplicate a task
Get Access RequestsTool to retrieve access requests for a target object.
Get AllocationGet an allocation by ID.
Get AllocationsTool to get multiple allocations.
Get a projectRetrieves a specific Asana project by its `project_gid`, with an option to include additional fields for comprehensive details using `opt_fields`; this action does not return tasks within the project.
Get a taskRetrieves full details for a specified task GID accessible by the user; use `opt_fields` to customize returned data.
Get AttachmentTool to get a single attachment by its globally unique identifier.
Get Audit Log EventsTool to get audit log events for a workspace.
Get a user task listRetrieves a specific user's task list from Asana by its `user_task_list_gid`, optionally returning extended details like name, owner, and workspace if specified in `opt_fields`.
Get current userRetrieves the authenticated user's full record, including accessible workspaces, often used as an initial call to establish user context for subsequent operations.
Get Custom FieldTool to get a single custom field by its globally unique identifier.
Get Custom Fields for WorkspaceTool to get all custom fields in a workspace.
Get Custom TypesTool to get all custom types associated with a project.
Get Events on a ResourceRetrieve events on a resource to monitor changes.
Get Favorites for UserTool to get a user's favorites within a specified workspace.
Get GoalRetrieve the full record for a single goal by its GID.
Get Goal RelationshipsTool to retrieve goal relationships.
Get GoalsTool to retrieve multiple goals.
Get JobTool to retrieve a job by its globally unique identifier.
Get MembershipTool to retrieve a single membership by its ID.
Get MembershipsTool to retrieve memberships for goals, projects, portfolios, or custom fields.
Get multiple projectsReturns a list of projects filtered by workspace or team (one required), with optional archived status filter, supporting pagination for large datasets.
Get multiple tasksRetrieves a list of tasks, allowing filtering by assignee (requires `workspace`), project, section, `completed_since`, and `modified_since`; `workspace` also requires `assignee`.
Get multiple usersReturns a list of users in an Asana workspace or organization, optionally filtered by workspace or team GID, with support for pagination and specifying optional fields.
Get multiple workspacesRetrieves all workspaces accessible by the authenticated user, returning an empty list if the user has no accessible workspaces.
Get PortfolioRetrieve the full record for a single portfolio by its GID.
Get Portfolio ItemsRetrieve items in a portfolio.
Get Portfolio MembershipsTool to retrieve multiple portfolio memberships.
Get PortfoliosRetrieve multiple portfolios.
Get Project BriefTool to retrieve a project brief by its GID.
Get Project MembershipTool to get a project membership by ID.
Get Project Memberships For ProjectTool to get memberships from a specific project.
Get Projects for TaskTool to get all projects a task is in.
Get Projects for TeamTool to get a list of projects for a specific team in Asana.
Get Project StatusTool to retrieve the full record for a single project status by its GID.
Get Project Status UpdatesTool to get status updates for a specific project.
Get Multiple Project TemplatesTool to retrieve multiple project templates.
Get Project Templates for TeamTool to get a team's project templates in Asana.
Get Reactions on ObjectTool to get reactions with a specific emoji base character on an object.
Get SectionRetrieve the full record for a single section by its GID.
Get sections in a projectReturns compact records for all sections (used to group tasks) in a specified project.
Get Status UpdateTool to retrieve the full record for a single status update by its GID.
Get Status UpdatesRetrieve status updates from an object.
Get Stories for TaskTool to get stories (comments, status updates, etc.
Get StoryTool to retrieve a story.
Get TagTool to get a single tag by its globally unique identifier.
Get TagsGet multiple tags in a workspace.
Get Tags for TaskTool to get all tags associated with a specific task.
Get Tags For WorkspaceTool to get all tags in a specific workspace.
Get Task AttachmentsTool to get the list of attachments for a given task, project, or project_brief.
Get Task Counts For ProjectTool to get task count statistics for a project.
Get tasks for tagTool to retrieve tasks associated with a specific Asana tag by tag GID.
Get tasks for user task listTool to retrieve tasks from a user task list by user task list GID.
Retrieve tasks for projectRetrieves tasks from a specified Asana project, allowing filtering by completion status and selection of optional fields for detailed responses.
Get tasks from a sectionTool to retrieve tasks that belong to a specific Asana section (column/header) by section GID.
Get Task SubtasksTool to retrieve multiple task subtasks from a workspace.
Get Task TemplatesTool to retrieve multiple task templates from a workspace.
Get TeamTool to retrieve details of a specific team by its GID.
Get Team MembershipTool to retrieve a complete team membership record by its GID.
Get Team MembershipsTool to retrieve compact team membership records.
Get Team Memberships for TeamTool to get memberships from a specific team.
Get Team Memberships For UserTool to get team memberships for a specific user.
Get Teams for UserTool to get teams for a specific user in an organization.
Get teams in workspaceReturns the compact records for all teams in the workspace visible to the authorized user.
Get Time PeriodTool to retrieve the full record for a single time period by its GID.
Get Time PeriodsTool to retrieve compact or full representations of time periods.
Get Time Tracking EntriesTool to get multiple time tracking entries across workspace, tasks, or projects.
Get Time Tracking Entries for TaskTool to get time tracking entries for a task.
Get Objects via TypeaheadTool to retrieve objects in a workspace via a typeahead search algorithm.
Get UserGet a user by their ID.
Get User in WorkspaceTool to get a user in a workspace or organization by their GID.
Get Users for TeamGet users in a team.
Get Users in WorkspaceGet users in a workspace or organization.
Get User Task ListTool to get a single user task list by its globally unique identifier.
Get WebhooksTool to retrieve multiple webhooks in a workspace.
Get WorkspaceTool to retrieve details of a specific workspace by its GID.
Get Workspace MembershipTool to retrieve a specific workspace membership by its GID.
Get Workspace MembershipsTool to retrieve the workspace memberships for a specific workspace.
Get Workspace Memberships For UserTool to retrieve workspace memberships for a specific user.
Get Workspace ProjectsTool to retrieve the projects associated with a specific workspace.
Reorder Enum Option for Custom FieldTool to reorder an existing enum option within a custom field by moving it before or after another specified enum option.
Move or Insert Section in ProjectTool to move or reorder an existing section within a project by repositioning it before or after another section.
Instantiate Project TemplateInstantiate (create) a real Asana project from a project template, returning the async job record.
Reject access requestTool to reject an access request.
Remove Follower From TaskTool to remove one or more followers from a task.
Remove Followers For ProjectTool to remove followers from a project in Asana.
Remove Item from PortfolioTool to remove an item (e.
Remove Members from ProjectTool to remove users from a project in Asana.
Remove Project from TaskTool to remove a project from a task in Asana.
Remove Tag from TaskTool to remove an existing tag from a task in Asana.
Remove User For TeamTool to remove a user from a team.
Remove User from WorkspaceTool to remove a user from a workspace or organization.
Search Tasks in WorkspaceTool to search tasks across a workspace with advanced filters.
Set parent for taskTool to set the parent of a task in Asana.
Submit Parallel Requests (Batch API)Tool to submit multiple Asana API requests in parallel using the Batch API.
Update AllocationTool to update an existing allocation by its ID.
Update a taskUpdates attributes of an existing Asana task identified by its task_gid.
Update Custom FieldTool to update a custom field by its globally unique identifier.
Update Enum OptionTool to update an enum option for a custom field.
Update a projectUpdate a project.
Update Project BriefTool to update a project brief by its GID.
Update SectionUpdate a section's name or position within a project.
Update StoryTool to update a story on a task.
Update TagTool to update an existing tag by its globally unique identifier.
Update a teamTool to update details of an existing team.
Update UserUpdate a user's custom fields.
Update User for WorkspaceTool to update a user in a workspace or organization.
Update a webhookTool to update an existing Asana webhook's filter configuration.

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

The Asana MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Asana account. It provides structured and secure access to your Asana workspace, so your agent can perform actions like creating tasks, managing projects, tagging work, assigning followers, and attaching files on your behalf.

  • Automated task creation and updates: Let your agent create new tasks with specific details, add tasks to projects or sections, and update them as work progresses.
  • Collaborator and follower management: Easily add users as followers to tasks, ensuring that the right people stay informed and engaged with project updates.
  • Project and workspace organization: Create new projects, define custom fields, and set up tags to keep your Asana workspace organized and tailored to your team's workflow.
  • File and attachment handling: Allow your agent to upload and attach important files directly to tasks, making sure all documentation stays in the right context.
  • Goal and resource linking: Link tasks, projects, or portfolios to goals, or add supporting relationships to help your team track progress and dependencies more effectively.

Connecting Asana via Composio SDK

Composio SDK 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 Asana) for even more tool search precision. It's secure and reliable.

How the Composio SDK works

The Composio SDK 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 Asana 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=["asana"],
)

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

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

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 Asana
  • 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 Asana MCP to Claude Code

bash
claude mcp add --transport http asana-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 (asana-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 Asana MCP server is properly configured.

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

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

Claude Code MCP list showing the toolkit MCP server

Authenticate Asana

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

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

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

  • "Create a new project for Q3 goals"
  • "Add followers to the product launch task"
  • "Attach a file to today's meeting notes task"

Complete Code

Here's the complete code to get you started with Asana 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=["asana"],
)

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

Conclusion

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

Key features of this setup:

  • Terminal-native experience without switching contexts
  • Natural language commands for Asana 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 Asana 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 Asana MCP?

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

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

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

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