How to connect Attio MCP with VS Code

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How to connect Attio MCP with VS Code

VS Code is the most popular code editor out there. With its recent AI makeover, it can do more than just help you write code. You can connect your applications to it and let LLMs automate many of the mundane tasks in your workflow.

In this guide, I will explain how to connect Attio with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio.

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Why use Composio?

Composio provides:

  • Access to 1,000+ managed apps from a single MCP endpoint. This makes it convenient for agents to run cross-app workflows.
  • 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.
  • Large tool response handling outside the LLM context. This minimizes context bloat from large tool responses.
  • Dynamic just-in-time access to thousands of tools across hundreds of apps. Composio loads the tools your agent needs, so LLMs are not overwhelmed by tools they do not need.

Integrate Attio MCP with VS Code

1. Install with one click

Click the button below to add Composio to VS Code. You will be prompted to authorize. This requires VS Code 1.99+ with GitHub Copilot.

+Install in VS Code

2. Or add manually

Open or create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root and add the following configuration:

bash
{
  "servers": {
    "composio": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

3. Authorize

Click the install button to authorize VS Code to connect to Composio. VS Code will detect OAuth and prompt you to sign in.

VS Code MCP server install screen for Composio

A browser window will open to authorize.

Composio authorization browser window

4. Authenticate Attio and start working

Back in VS Code chat, ask the agent to connect to Attio or give it any Attio-related task.

For example, ask it to:

  • "Add a meeting note to John Smith’s record"
  • "Find all companies added this week"
  • "List recent notes for Acme Corp"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access to Attio.

That is it. Composio tools are now available in VS Code, and your Attio account is ready to use.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Create NoteThis tool creates a new note on a given record in attio.
Create RecordThis tool creates a new record in attio for a specified object type (people, companies, deals, users, workspaces, etc.
Delete NoteThis tool allows users to delete a specific note in attio by its id.
Delete RecordThis tool allows you to delete a record from attio permanently.
Find RecordThis tool allows users to find a record in attio by either its unique id or by searching using unique attributes.
Get Object DetailsThis tool retrieves detailed information about a specific object type in attio, including all its attributes and their properties.
List ListsThis tool retrieves all lists available in the attio workspace.
List NotesThis tool lists all notes associated with a specific record in attio.
List ObjectsThis tool retrieves a list of all available objects (both system-defined and user-defined) in the attio workspace.
List RecordsThis tool lists records from a specific object type in attio.
Update RecordThis tool updates an existing record in attio for a specified object type (people, companies, deals, users, workspaces, etc.

Way Forward

Now that Attio is connected, extend your setup by connecting the other apps you already use every day, so your agent can run true cross-app workflows end to end.

  • Connect Calendar to turn threads into scheduled meetings automatically.
  • Connect Slack or Teams to post summaries, approvals, and alerts where your team works.
  • Connect Notion, Linear, Jira, or Asana to convert requests into tickets, tasks, and docs.
  • Connect Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to fetch, file, and share attachments without manual steps.
  • Connect HubSpot or Salesforce to log customer context, update records, and draft follow-ups.

Start with one workflow you do repeatedly, then keep adding apps as you find new handoffs. With everything behind a single MCP endpoint, your agent can coordinate multiple tools safely and reliably in one conversation.

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FAQ

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

With a standalone Attio MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Attio tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Attio and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with VS Code?

Yes, you can. VS 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 Attio tools.

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

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

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