# How to integrate Brilliant directories MCP with Claude Code

```json
{
  "title": "How to integrate Brilliant directories MCP with Claude Code",
  "toolkit": "Brilliant directories",
  "toolkit_slug": "brilliant_directories",
  "framework": "Claude Code",
  "framework_slug": "claude-code",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/claude-code",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/claude-code.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:04:10.993Z"
}
```

## Introduction

Manage your Brilliant directories 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:
- Via [Composio Connect](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_connect&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code) - Direct and easiest approach
- Via [Composio SDK](https://docs.composio.dev/docs?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_sdk) - Programmatic approach with more control

## Also integrate Brilliant directories with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

- 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.

## Connect Brilliant directories to Claude Code

### Connecting Brilliant directories to Claude Code using Composio
1. Add the Composio MCP to Claude

```bash
claude mcp add --scope user --transport http composio https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
```

## What is Claude Code?

Claude Code is Anthropic's command line developer tool that lets you use Claude directly inside your terminal. Instead of switching between your editor, browser, and chat, you can stay in your project folder and ask Claude to help you build, debug, refactor, and understand code right where you're working.
Key features include:
- Terminal-Native Experience: Work with Claude directly in your command line without switching contexts
- MCP Support: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol servers to extend Claude's capabilities
- Project Context: Claude understands your project structure and can read, write, and modify files
- Interactive Development: Ask questions, debug code, and get help in real-time while coding
- Multi-Platform: Works on macOS, Linux, WSL, and Windows

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

The Brilliant directories MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Brilliant directories account. It provides structured and secure access to your membership community and business directory platform, so your agent can perform actions like managing users, retrieving data categories, and automating lead and review workflows on your behalf.
- User creation and management: Easily instruct your agent to create new users with detailed profiles or delete existing members, streamlining your directory's onboarding and maintenance.
- Deep data category access: Ask your agent to fetch all available data categories from your site, making it simple to organize content or power dynamic site navigation experiences.
- Lead field discovery and automation: Let your agent retrieve the full structure of your leads table, helping you automate lead capture, validation, or enrichment workflows with up-to-date field metadata.
- Review field extraction and insights: Direct your agent to pull all available review fields, enabling smarter review management, analytics, or custom reporting based on your site’s feedback system.
- User data field exploration: Have your agent fetch and analyze all user-related fields, supporting advanced user segmentation, targeted updates, or personalized communications.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_CREATE_ALBUM_PHOTO` | Create Album Photo | Tool to add a new album photo to a user's portfolio in Brilliant Directories. Use when you need to upload or create a photo entry in a user's album. Required fields are user_id (the owner of the album) and title (photo title). Optional fields include description, status, keywords, file paths, and various metadata for organizing and categorizing photos. Supports e-commerce features like price, availability, and product information. The API endpoint expects application/x-www-form-urlencoded data and returns the created photo data with a generated photo_id. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_CREATE_DATA_CATEGORY` | Create Data Category | Creates a new data category (post type) in the Brilliant Directories website database. Post types are content types like Videos, Articles, Jobs, Events, Coupons, Classifieds, etc. Required fields: data_name (display name), data_filename (identifier), system_name (system identifier), data_type (numeric type), and form_name (associated form fields name). Optional fields include display configuration (h1, h2, icon, caption_length), sorting options (category_order_by, profile_order_by), pagination (per_page, profile_per_page), layout settings (category_sidebar, profile_sidebar, search_results_layout), and many other customization options. Returns success status with the created data category information. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_CREATE_DATA_POST` | Create Data Post | Tool to create a new Single Image Post (member post) in the Brilliant Directories database. Use when adding blog posts, articles, or other content types with images to the website. Required fields: post_title, post_content, user_id, data_id, data_type, and post_status. Optional fields include author info, categories, tags, dates, geolocation, and image settings. The API uses application/x-www-form-urlencoded content type for the request body. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_CREATE_LEAD` | Create Lead | Tool to create a new lead in the Brilliant Directories database. Use when adding new inquiries or contact requests from visitors. Supports automatic geocoding, member matching, and email notifications. Can specify categories, location data, pricing, and custom notes. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_CREATE_PORTFOLIO_GROUP` | Create Portfolio Group | Creates a new multi-image portfolio post in the Brilliant Directories database. This action allows users to publish content with multiple images, descriptions, and metadata such as categories, tags, and location information. Required fields: user_id (existing user), data_type (use 4 for multi-image posts), data_id (data record identifier), and group_name (post title). Optional fields include: content (group_desc), publication status (group_status), category, location, display order, image URLs with titles and descriptions, tags, geographic data, property details for real estate, and sticky post settings. Use this action when creating portfolio posts, blog articles with galleries, or any content requiring multiple images with rich metadata. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_CREATE_UNSUBSCRIBE` | Create Unsubscribe | Tool to add an unsubscriber to the database and unsubscribe a member from email campaigns. Use when you need to remove a member's email address from the email campaign list. Requires email address, code (source of unsubscribe), type ('unsubscribe'), and website_id. Optional parameters include date (timestamp), definitive flag (permanent unsubscribe), and id. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_CREATE_USER` | Create User | Creates a new user/member account in the Brilliant Directories website database. Required fields: email, password (minimum 6 characters), and subscription_id (must reference an existing membership plan in the system). Optional fields include: personal information (first_name, last_name, company, position), contact details (phone_number, website), address fields (address1, address2, city, state_code, zip_code, country_code), profile information (about_me), and account status flags (active, verified). Returns complete user data including the generated user_id, authentication token, and assigned membership plan details. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_CREATE_USERS_CLICK` | Create Users Click | Tool to add a new user clicked link tracking record to the database. Creates a click tracking entry that records when and where users click on links within the directory. Required fields: click_url, click_name, click_type, user_id, date_clicked (format: YYYYMMDDHHmmss), and click_from (source page where click originated). Optional fields include click tracking details (click_ip, click_token, visitor_token) and post association fields (is_single_post, post_id). Note: The click_url must be a valid HTTP/HTTPS URL. Protocol schemes like tel: or mailto: are not supported by the API. Use this when you need to track user engagement with links in profiles, listings, or other directory pages. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_CREATE_WIDGET` | Create Widget | Tool to create a new widget in the Brilliant Directories website database. Use when you need to add custom HTML/PHP content, CSS styles, or JavaScript to create a reusable widget component. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_DELETE_ALBUM_PHOTO` | Delete Album Photo | Tool to delete an album photo and its related data from the database. Use when you need to permanently remove a photo from a user's portfolio album. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_DELETE_DATA_CATEGORY` | Delete Data Category | Tool to permanently delete a post type (data category) and all related data from the database. Use when you need to completely remove a post type such as Videos, Articles, Jobs, Events, Coupons, Audios, or Discussions. This is a destructive operation that cannot be undone. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_DELETE_LEAD` | Delete Lead | Tool to delete a lead and their related data from the database. Use when you need to permanently remove a lead record. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_DELETE_PORTFOLIO_GROUP` | Delete Portfolio Group | Tool to delete a multi-image post (portfolio group) and its related data from the database. Use when you need to permanently remove a portfolio group/multi-image post. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_DELETE_UNSUBSCRIBE` | Delete Unsubscribe Record | Tool to delete an unsubscribe record and its related data from the database. Use when you need to remove an email from the unsubscribe list. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_DELETE_USER` | Delete User | This tool deletes an existing user record from the Brilliant Directories website database. It allows for the complete removal of a user record and, optionally, the deletion of the member's uploaded images. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_DELETE_USERS_CLICK` | Delete Users Click | Tool to delete a user clicked link and their related data from the database. Permanently removes a click record identified by click_id. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_DELETE_WIDGET` | Delete Widget | Tool to delete a widget and its related data from the database. Use when you need to permanently remove a widget. This is a destructive operation that cannot be undone. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_ALBUM_PHOTO` | Get Album Photo | Retrieves the complete metadata and details for a single album image from Brilliant Directories. This action fetches comprehensive information about an album photo including its title, description, file paths, timestamps, status, and other metadata. Use when you need to read the data of a specific album image based on its photo_id. Use cases: - Retrieve metadata for a specific photo - Access photo URLs and file paths - Check photo status and visibility settings - Get photo details for display or editing |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_DATA_CATEGORIES` | Get Data Categories Fields | This tool retrieves all available custom fields for Data Categories (Post Types) in a Brilliant Directories website. Data categories/post types include content types like Videos, Articles, Jobs, Events, Coupons, Audios, and Discussions. The endpoint returns field metadata including field keys, labels, types, whether they're required, and help text. This information is useful for understanding what fields are available when working with post types. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_DATA_CATEGORY` | Get Data Category | Tool to retrieve configuration data for a single post type (data category) in Brilliant Directories. Post types include content types like Videos, Articles, Jobs, Events, Coupons, Audios, and Discussions. This action returns the complete configuration and settings for the specified post type based on its data_id. Use this when you need to inspect or retrieve settings for a specific post type rather than listing all available post types. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_DATA_POST` | Get Data Post | Tool to retrieve a single image/video post from the Brilliant Directories member posts system. Use this action when you need to read the complete data and metadata for a specific post based on its post_id. Returns detailed post information including content, author details, category information, and associated user data. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_LEAD` | Get Lead | Tool to retrieve a single lead's complete information from Brilliant Directories. Use when you need to fetch detailed data about a specific lead by its ID. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_LEAD_FIELDS` | Get Lead Fields | This tool retrieves all available fields in the leads table from a Brilliant Directories website. It returns a JSON object containing a list of fields and their associated metadata (field name, field type, field label, whether the field is required, and if it is a system field) that can be used to understand the structure and metadata of lead-related fields. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_PORTFOLIO_GROUP` | Get Portfolio Group | Tool to retrieve multi-image post data by group_id. Use when you need to fetch content and metadata for a specific portfolio group or multi-image post. Returns comprehensive information including images, descriptions, location, tags, and property details if applicable. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_REVIEW` | Get Review | Tool to retrieve complete review data from Brilliant Directories based on review_id. Use when you need to read full review details including content, ratings, reviewer info, and timestamps. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_REVIEWS_FIELDS` | Get Reviews Fields | Get metadata about all available fields in the users_reviews table from a Brilliant Directories website. This tool returns comprehensive field definitions for the reviews system, including: - Core review fields (review_id, review_title, review_description, review_status) - Reviewer information fields (review_name, review_email) - Rating fields (rating_overall, rating_service, rating_response, rating_expertise, rating_results, rating_language) - Timestamp fields (review_added, review_updated, review_approved) - Technical fields (review_token, ip, httpr, formname, revision_timestamp) - Media fields (review_images) - Association fields (user_id, member_id, service_id) This is a read-only tool that requires only authentication and does not make API calls. It provides the standard field schema based on Brilliant Directories API documentation, useful for understanding what fields are available when creating, updating, or searching for reviews. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_UNSUBSCRIBE` | Get Unsubscribe Record | Tool to retrieve a single unsubscriber record by ID. Use when you need to get details about a specific unsubscribe entry, including the email address, unsubscribe date, and source (admin, email link, or API). |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_USER` | Get User by ID | Tool to retrieve comprehensive data for a single user by their user_id. Use when you need to fetch complete user profile information including contact details, subscription data, and membership information. This action queries the Brilliant Directories API using the user_id as a path parameter, returning detailed user information including profile data, contact details, subscription information, social media links, and more. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_USER_FIELDS` | Get User Data | Retrieves comprehensive user data from the Brilliant Directories database by searching for a specific property value. This action queries the users_data table using a property (column name) and value pair, returning detailed user information including profile data, contact details, subscription information, social media links, and more. Commonly used to fetch user records by user_id, email, or any other database column. Use cases: - Look up a user by their ID or email - Retrieve complete user profile information - Access subscription and membership details - Get contact information and social media links |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_USERS_CLICK` | Get User Clicked Link | Tool to retrieve click tracking data for a single user clicked link based on the click_id. Use when you need to fetch detailed information about a specific click event, including the user who clicked, the click type, source and destination URLs, timestamps, and associated tokens. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_USER_TRANSACTIONS` | Get User Transactions | Retrieves payment and transaction history for a member in Brilliant Directories. This action queries transaction records using either user_id or client_id, returning detailed payment history including transaction amounts, dates, payment methods, and status. Optionally returns user schema and credit card information when return_schema is set to 'yes'. Use cases: - Retrieve all transactions for a specific user - Access payment history and invoice details - Get credit card information on file - View transaction status and payment methods |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_GET_WIDGET` | Get Widget | Retrieves the data of a single widget based on the widget_id. Use this to fetch widget configuration and settings from the Brilliant Directories website database. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_MATCH_LEADS` | Match Leads | Tool to match a batch of emails or user IDs to a specific lead record. Use this when you need to associate multiple contacts or users with an existing lead in the Brilliant Directories system. The users_to_match parameter accepts a comma-separated list of either email addresses or user IDs. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_SEARCH_REVIEWS` | Search Reviews | Search reviews and their related data from the database. Filter reviews by various criteria. Supports filtering by location (address), keyword search (q), overall rating, and pagination (page, limit). Results can be ordered by date (ascending/descending) or randomly. Use output_type to specify response format (html or array). Enable caching with post_type_cache_system for faster subsequent searches. Use search_priority_flag to prioritize results by membership plan settings. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_SEARCH_USERS` | Search Users | Search for users/members in the Brilliant Directories database with advanced filtering options. Allows searching and filtering members by keywords, location, categories, and other criteria. Supports pagination, multiple sort orders, and dynamic category filtering for complex queries. Returns comprehensive user data including profile information, contact details, subscription status, and related metadata. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_UPDATE_ALBUM_PHOTO` | Update Album Photo | Updates an existing album photo record in the Brilliant Directories database. Modifies photo metadata such as title, description, keywords, and status. The photo_id is required to identify which photo to update. All other fields are optional and only the provided fields will be updated. Use when you need to modify photo information, update visibility status, change organization (order, group), or edit photo metadata. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_UPDATE_DATA_CATEGORY` | Update Data Category | Tool to update an existing post type (data category) record in Brilliant Directories. Use when you need to modify post type settings such as name, display options, layout templates, pagination settings, or other configuration parameters. Requires the data_id parameter to identify which post type to update. All other parameters are optional and only the provided fields will be updated. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_UPDATE_DATA_POST` | Update Data Post | Updates a single image post record and related data in the Brilliant Directories database. Use this action to modify existing post content including title, content, status, metadata, and other post-related fields. The post_id is required to identify which post to update. All other fields are optional - only the fields you provide will be updated. This allows for partial updates of post records. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_UPDATE_LEAD` | Update Lead | Updates an existing lead record in the Brilliant Directories website database. The lead_id field is required to identify which lead to update. All other fields are optional - only provide the fields you want to update. This action modifies lead information including contact details (name, email, phone), inquiry details (message, notes, price), location data (coordinates, boundaries, location type), categorization (category IDs and names), and matching settings (auto-match, email notifications, direct member matching). |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_UPDATE_PORTFOLIO_GROUP` | Update Portfolio Group | Tool to update a multi-image post (portfolio group) record in the Brilliant Directories database. Use when you need to modify existing portfolio content, change post details, update images, or modify property information for real estate listings. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_UPDATE_UNSUBSCRIBE` | Update Unsubscribe | Updates an existing unsubscribe list record in the Brilliant Directories database. Use this to modify unsubscribe settings for email campaigns. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_UPDATE_USER` | Update User | Updates an existing user record in the Brilliant Directories website database. Modifies user profile information, contact details, social media links, account status, membership plan, and other user-related data. Only user_id is required; all other fields are optional and will only update the specified fields. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_UPDATE_USERS_CLICK` | Update User Click Record | Updates a user clicked link record and their related data from the database. Modifies click tracking data for existing click records. This action is used to update click tracking information such as click names, URLs, timestamps, user associations, and other metadata for existing click records. The click_id is required to identify which record to update, and all other fields are optional - only provided fields will be updated. Use when you need to correct or update click tracking data, modify click metadata, or update user associations for click records. |
| `BRILLIANT_DIRECTORIES_UPDATE_WIDGET` | Update Widget | Tool to update an existing widget record in the Brilliant Directories database. Modifies widget settings including name, HTML/PHP content, CSS styles, and JavaScript code. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

The Brilliant directories MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects Claude Code (and other AI assistants like Claude and Cursor) directly to your Brilliant directories account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Brilliant directories operations on your behalf.
With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster.

## Step-by-step Guide

### 1. Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
- Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account
- Composio API Key
- A Brilliant directories account
- Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript

### 1. Install Claude Code

To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods based on your operating system:
```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
```

### 2. Set up Claude Code

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
```bash
cd your-project-folder
claude
```

### 3. Set up environment variables

Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables:
- COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio (get it from [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=api_key&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code))
- USER_ID identifies the user for session management (use any unique identifier)
```bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here
USER_ID=your_user_id_here
```

### 4. Install Composio library

No description provided.
```python
pip install composio-core python-dotenv
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/core dotenv
```

### 5. Generate Composio MCP URL

No description provided.
```python
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=["brilliant_directories"],
)

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

```typescript
import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;

if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
}

const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, {
  toolkits: ['brilliant_directories'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http brilliant_directories-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`);
```

### 6. Run the script and copy the MCP URL

No description provided.
```python
python generate_mcp_url.py
```

```typescript
node --loader ts-node/esm generate_mcp_url.ts
# or if using tsx
tsx generate_mcp_url.ts
```

### 7. Add Brilliant directories MCP to Claude Code

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 (brilliant_directories-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.
```bash
claude mcp add --transport http brilliant_directories-composio "YOUR_MCP_URL_HERE" --headers "X-API-Key:YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY"

# Then restart Claude Code
exit
claude
```

### 8. Verify the installation

Check that your Brilliant directories MCP server is properly configured.
- This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code
- You should see your brilliant_directories-composio entry in the list
- This confirms that Claude Code can now access Brilliant directories tools
If everything is wired up, you should see your brilliant_directories-composio entry listed:
```bash
claude mcp list
```

### 9. Authenticate Brilliant directories

The first time you try to use Brilliant directories tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate.
- Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Brilliant directories
- It will show you an authentication link
- Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it)
- Complete the Brilliant directories authorization flow
- Return to the terminal and start using Brilliant directories through Claude Code
Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Brilliant directories operations in natural language. For example:
- "Add a new member with company details"
- "Delete user and remove their uploaded images"
- "List all categories used to organize members"

## Complete Code

```python
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=["brilliant_directories"],
)

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

```typescript
import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;

if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
}

const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, {
  toolkits: ['brilliant_directories'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http brilliant_directories-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`);
```

## Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Brilliant directories with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Brilliant directories directly from your terminal using natural language commands.
Key features of this setup:
- Terminal-native experience without switching contexts
- Natural language commands for Brilliant directories 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 Brilliant directories 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.

## How to build Brilliant directories MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brilliant_directories/framework/crew-ai)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Brilliant directories MCP?

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

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

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

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