# How to connect BeatAPI to Claude

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  "title": "How to connect BeatAPI to Claude",
  "toolkit": "BeatAPI",
  "toolkit_slug": "beatapi",
  "framework": "Claude Cowork",
  "framework_slug": "claude-cowork",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/beatapi/framework/claude-cowork",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/beatapi/framework/claude-cowork.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-09-29T05:32:05.139Z"
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## Introduction

Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant, available on the web, in the desktop app, and on mobile. Cowork is its agent for knowledge work, and it runs on all of those surfaces too. Connected to your apps, Claude can work with your files and services to accomplish complex tasks on your behalf.
This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your BeatAPI account to Claude via Composio Connect, enabling it to generate product video from images and music, analyze videos for scene changes and logos, create AI generated marketing video with soundtrack, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.
Setup is the same on Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork, and you only need to do it once. The connector is tied to your account, so it's available in all three.

## Also integrate BeatAPI with

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/beatapi/framework/chatgpt)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/beatapi/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Atomic Agent](https://composio.dev/toolkits/beatapi/framework/atomic-agent)

## Connect BeatAPI to Claude Cowork

### Connecting BeatAPI to Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork
Two ways to add the Composio connector. Pick whichever you prefer.
### 1. Add with one click
Click the button. Claude opens with the Composio connector filled in. Click Add, then go to step 2.
[Add to Claude](https://claude.ai/customize/connectors?modal=add-custom-connector&connectorName=Composio&connectorUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.composio.dev%2Fmcp)
### Add manually
In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top.
Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL:

```bash
https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
```

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

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

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `BEATAPI_CREATE_ECOMMERCE_VIDEO_TASK` | Create Ecommerce Video Task | Start a paid asynchronous BeatAPI product-ad video task from uploaded product images, and return its task ID for status polling. |
| `BEATAPI_CREATE_IMAGE_GENERATION_TASK` | Create Image Generation Task | Start a paid asynchronous BeatAPI image generation task with one exact model-specific contract, and return its task ID for status polling. |
| `BEATAPI_CREATE_VIDEO_ANALYSIS_TASK` | Create Video Analysis Task | Start a paid asynchronous analysis of an account-owned uploaded video and return its task ID for status polling. |
| `BEATAPI_CREATE_VIDEO_GENERATION_TASK` | Create Video Generation Task | Start a paid asynchronous BeatAPI video generation task with an exact model-specific request. Save the returned task ID and use Get Task to poll until succeeded or failed. |
| `BEATAPI_GET_TASK` | Get Task | Read the current status, stage, storyboard, output, usage, or failure details for one asynchronous BeatAPI task. This performs one status read, not an automatic polling loop. When polling, wait 5-10 seconds with jitter between calls, stop at succeeded or failed, and honor Retry-After on rate limits. |
| `BEATAPI_GET_USAGE` | Get Usage | Get the connected account's USD balance, task totals, concurrency, and usage breakdowns before or after paid work. |
| `BEATAPI_LIST_EFFECTS` | List Effects | List currently published image and video effects with each effect's exact input and option contract. |
| `BEATAPI_LIST_GENERATION_MODELS` | List Generation Models | List currently available image and video generation models, optionally filtered by media type, before creating a generation task. |
| `BEATAPI_LIST_WORKFLOWS` | List Workflows | List BeatAPI's available high-level workflows and what each workflow produces. |
| `BEATAPI_UPLOAD_FILE` | Upload File | Upload an image, audio file, subtitle file, or short video to BeatAPI and return an account-owned URL for generation or analysis inputs. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Troubleshooting

### 1. Why does Claude not use the Composio connector for BeatAPI?

The connector can show as connected, but Claude must use it in each BeatAPI conversation.
- Click + at the lower left of the chat, or type /.
- Hover Connectors.
- Turn on Composio.
- Ask Claude to connect to BeatAPI again.

### 2. Why does Claude show an MCP server error before BeatAPI connects?

Claude can show Couldn't reach the MCP server or Authorization with the MCP server failed when you add the connector for BeatAPI.
- Check that the connector URL is https://connect.composio.dev/mcp.
- Connectors run from Anthropic's cloud, so your device network is usually not the problem.
- Add the connector again from Customize > Connectors, then ask Claude to connect BeatAPI.
- If it fails again, send the error and the ofid_ reference id to support@composio.dev.

### 3. Why does the BeatAPI authorization link not work?

The Composio connector is one server. Your BeatAPI account connects separately when Claude asks for it.
- If the browser does not open, or the link expires, ask Claude to retry the BeatAPI connection.
- Composio creates a fresh BeatAPI authorization link.
- Open that link in your browser and finish the BeatAPI sign-in.

### 4. Why do BeatAPI actions fail after they worked before?

The BeatAPI connection can expire or lose permission.
- Ask Claude to inspect the BeatAPI connection.
- If the connection is unhealthy, disconnect it when Claude prompts you.
- Reconnect the BeatAPI account and retry the action.
- If Claude shows a permission prompt, approve it before Claude changes data in BeatAPI.
- If the action still fails with a permission error, check that the connected account has that permission in BeatAPI itself.

### 5. How do I switch to a different BeatAPI account?

Claude can manage the BeatAPI connection for you.
- Ask Claude to disconnect or delete the current BeatAPI account.
- Ask Claude to connect BeatAPI again.
- Open the new Composio authorization link for BeatAPI.
- Sign in with the other BeatAPI account in the browser.
- After the account connects, ask Claude to retry the BeatAPI task.

### 6. Why is my BeatAPI connection missing in Claude Desktop or on a Team plan?

The connector belongs to your Claude account, so your BeatAPI connection works in Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork.
- In Claude Desktop, open Customize > Connectors.
- Next to Composio, click ⋮ and click Clear cache.
- If BeatAPI tools still do not appear, click ⋮, disconnect, remove the connector, and add it again.
- On Team or Enterprise, an Owner or Primary Owner must enable the connector before you can connect BeatAPI.

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

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

## Complete Code

None listed.

## How to build BeatAPI MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/beatapi/framework/chatgpt)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/beatapi/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Atomic Agent](https://composio.dev/toolkits/beatapi/framework/atomic-agent)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and BeatAPI MCP?

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

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

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

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