# How to integrate Cats MCP with Atomic Agent

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  "title": "How to integrate Cats MCP with Atomic Agent",
  "toolkit": "Cats",
  "toolkit_slug": "cats",
  "framework": "Atomic Agent",
  "framework_slug": "atomic-agent",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/cats/framework/atomic-agent",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/cats/framework/atomic-agent.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-08-11T13:07:35.645Z"
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```

## Introduction

Atomic Agent is an open-source AI agent that runs on your machine and supports local models through llama.cpp. Connect it to 1,500+ apps through Composio, including Cats.
This guide uses Atomic Agent's built-in Composio integration. You need Atomic Agent v0.5.6 or later, your own Composio API key, and a Cats account. See the [Atomic Agent documentation](https://atomicagent.io/docs/?cta_placement=atomic-agent-docs) for installation instructions.

## Also integrate Cats with

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

## TL;DR

### How Atomic Agent connects to Cats
Atomic Agent connects to Composio's Tool Router over Streamable HTTP MCP. It discovers the tools needed for your request, and Composio handles account authentication.
Execution and account-connection tools follow Atomic Agent's configured approval policy. Review any approval prompt before allowing an action on your connected account.

## Connect Cats to Atomic Agent

### Connect Cats to Atomic Agent
- Sign up or sign in to the [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/?cta_placement=atomic-agent-api-key). Copy your API key.
- In Atomic Agent, open the Integrations tab and select Composio. Select API key, press e, paste the key, and press Enter. The tools become available immediately, without a restart.
- Ask Atomic Agent to do something in Cats. It searches Composio for the right tool.
- On first use, open the sign-in link returned in the chat. Connect your Cats account, then return to Atomic Agent to continue.
### Headless setup
Add the following line to ~/.atomic-agent/.env, replacing YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY with your key. Start Atomic Agent after saving the file.

```bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY
```

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

The Cats MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Cats account. It provides structured and secure access to a wide collection of cat images, breed information, and fun feline facts, so your agent can fetch cat data, browse curated cat images, and pull breed details on your behalf.
- Portals listing for cat resources: Instruct your agent to list and browse all available cat-related portals, making it easy to explore organized collections of cat images and data.
- Metadata exploration with pagination: Have your agent efficiently page through vast cat collections, ensuring you can access just the right portal or dataset without missing a thing.
- On-demand cat image discovery: Let your agent find and retrieve high-quality cat images from the API’s large, curated library—perfect for enrichment or just a dose of cuteness.
- Access to detailed breed and fact data: Ask your agent to pull up detailed info on cat breeds and fun facts, making it a handy assistant for both research and entertainment.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `CATS_CREATE_FAVOURITE` | Create Favourite | Tool to save an image as a favourite to your account. Use when you want to mark a cat image as a favourite for later retrieval or filtering by user ID. |
| `CATS_CREATE_VOTE` | Create Vote | Tool to vote on a cat image. Send image_id and value (1 for upvote, 0 for downvote) to register your vote. Optionally include sub_id for user tracking. |
| `CATS_DELETE_FAVOURITE` | Delete Favourite | Tool to delete a favourite from your account by its ID. Use when you need to remove a previously saved favourite image from your Cat API account. |
| `CATS_DELETE_IMAGE` | Delete Image | Delete an uploaded image from your account by its ID. Use this when you need to remove an image you previously uploaded to The Cat API. |
| `CATS_DELETE_VOTE` | Delete Vote | Tool to delete a vote from your account by its ID. Use when you need to remove a previously submitted vote for a cat image. |
| `CATS_GET_BREED` | Get Cat Breed by ID | Tool to get detailed information about a specific cat breed by its ID. Use when you need comprehensive details about a particular breed including temperament, origin, characteristics, and URLs. |
| `CATS_GET_FAVOURITE` | Get Favourite by ID | Tool to retrieve a specific favourite by its unique ID. Returns full favourite details including user ID, image ID, creation timestamp, and associated image data. Use when you need to fetch a particular favourite's information or verify favourite existence. |
| `CATS_GET_IMAGE` | Get Cat Image by ID | Tool to retrieve a specific cat image by its unique ID. Returns full image details including URL, dimensions, and breed information if available. Use when you need to fetch a particular image's data or verify image existence. |
| `CATS_GET_IMAGE_ANALYSIS` | Get Image Analysis | Get machine learning analysis results for an uploaded image. Returns labels with confidence scores, bounding boxes for detected objects, and content moderation results from ML vendors. Note: GIF images are not supported for analysis. |
| `CATS_GET_IMAGE_BREEDS` | Get Image Breeds | Tool to retrieve breed information associated with a specific cat image. Use when you need to identify which breed(s) are shown in a particular image from The Cat API. |
| `CATS_GET_PORTALS` | Get Cat Breeds | Retrieves a paginated list of cat breeds from The Cat API. Returns comprehensive breed information including name, description, temperament, origin, life span, and weight. Use this to browse available cat breeds or search for specific breed information. |
| `CATS_GET_VOTE` | Get Vote by ID | Retrieves a specific vote by its unique ID from The Cat API. Returns detailed vote information including the image ID, vote value, timestamp, and optional metadata like sub_id and country code. Use this when you need to fetch details about a specific vote. |
| `CATS_LIST_CATEGORIES` | List Image Categories | Retrieves a list of all active image categories from The Cat API. Categories include hats, sunglasses, boxes, sinks, and more. Use category IDs when searching or filtering images by category. |
| `CATS_LIST_FAVOURITES` | List Favourites | Tool to get all favourites belonging to your account. Use when you need to retrieve saved cat images, optionally filtered by sub_id. Supports pagination to browse through large collections of favourites. |
| `CATS_LIST_UPLOADED_IMAGES` | List Uploaded Images | Tool to get all images uploaded to your account via /images/upload. Supports pagination and filtering by sub_id or original filename. Use this to retrieve your uploaded images, check if a file already exists, or filter by user identifiers. The API returns images in order of upload date. |
| `CATS_LIST_VOTES` | List Votes | Tool to retrieve all votes you have created. Returns a paginated list of votes with image IDs, vote values, and metadata. Use this to view voting history, filter by user segment (sub_id), or analyze vote patterns. |
| `CATS_SEARCH_BREEDS` | Search Cat Breeds | Search for cat breeds by name. Use the 'q' parameter with part or all of the breed name to find matching breeds. Returns breed details including temperament, origin, and characteristics. |
| `CATS_SEARCH_IMAGES` | Search Cat Images | Search for random cat images with optional filters. Filter by breed availability, size, and file type. Returns an array of image objects with URLs and metadata. Use this to find cat images for display, testing, or content generation. The default behavior returns 1 random cat image. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Troubleshooting

### Why is my API key rejected?

Copy the key directly from the Composio dashboard. Atomic Agent requires ASCII characters because it sends the key in an HTTP header. Remove any extra characters introduced when copying.

### Why are Composio tools unavailable after saving a key?

Check that you use Atomic Agent v0.5.6 or later and that Composio is enabled in your configuration. A "composio": { "enabled": false } setting disables the integration while keeping the saved key on disk.

### Does Composio have a free plan?

The Hobby plan includes 100,000 tool calls per month. Composio-managed OAuth apps have a lower included allowance. See [Composio pricing](/pricing) for the current limits that apply to your connection.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## Conclusion

### Use Cats from Atomic Agent
With your account connected, ask Atomic Agent to work with Cats in natural language. You can connect more apps through the same Composio integration as you need them.
Visit the [Atomic Agent website](https://atomicagent.io/?cta_placement=atomic-agent-site) or inspect the [Atomic Agent source code](https://github.com/AtomicBot-ai/atomic-agent?cta_placement=atomic-agent-repo).

## How to build Cats MCP Agent with another framework

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Atomic Agent?

Yes, you can. Atomic Agent 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 Cats tools.

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

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

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