# How to integrate Cincopa MCP with Claude Code

```json
{
  "title": "How to integrate Cincopa MCP with Claude Code",
  "toolkit": "Cincopa",
  "toolkit_slug": "cincopa",
  "framework": "Claude Code",
  "framework_slug": "claude-code",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/cincopa/framework/claude-code",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/cincopa/framework/claude-code.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:06:12.784Z"
}
```

## Introduction

Manage your Cincopa 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 Cincopa with

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

### Connecting Cincopa 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 Cincopa MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Cincopa MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Cincopa account. It provides structured and secure access to your multimedia libraries, so your agent can perform actions like uploading new media, monitoring upload progress, validating connections, and managing ongoing uploads on your behalf.
- Remote media uploading: Effortlessly instruct your agent to upload new videos, images, or audio directly from external URLs into your Cincopa galleries or asset collections.
- Upload status tracking: Have your agent check and report the real-time status of ongoing or recently initiated media uploads for better workflow oversight.
- Abort in-progress uploads: Direct your agent to cancel unnecessary or stalled asset uploads to keep your media workspace organized and efficient.
- API connection validation: Let your agent verify and confirm your API credentials and connectivity with Cincopa, ensuring secure and reliable integration at all times.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `CINCOPA_ASSET_UPLOAD_FROM_URL` | Upload Asset From URL | Tool to upload a new asset directly from a provided external URL and receive a status ID for tracking. Use when you need to import media from a remote source and optionally specify a gallery or existing asset. |
| `CINCOPA_ASSET_UPLOAD_FROM_URL_ABORT` | Abort Asset Upload From URL | Tool to abort an ongoing asset upload-in-progress by providing its status ID. Use when an upload is no longer needed, was initiated by mistake, or is taking too long. |
| `CINCOPA_ASSET_UPLOAD_FROM_URL_GET_STATUS` | Get Asset Upload From URL Status | Tool to check the status of an asset upload initiated via URL by its status ID. Use after calling 'Upload Asset From URL' to poll for completion. |
| `CINCOPA_GET_UPLOAD_IFRAME` | Get Upload Iframe | Tool to get an upload iframe URL for embedding an upload widget. Use when you need to generate an HTML iframe for uploading media to a Cincopa gallery. |
| `CINCOPA_PING` | Validate API Connection | Tool to validate API connection. Use after obtaining a valid api_token to confirm connectivity. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

The Cincopa 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 Cincopa account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Cincopa 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 Cincopa 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=["cincopa"],
)

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 cincopa-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: ['cincopa'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http cincopa-composio "${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 Cincopa 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 (cincopa-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 cincopa-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 Cincopa MCP server is properly configured.
- This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code
- You should see your cincopa-composio entry in the list
- This confirms that Claude Code can now access Cincopa tools
If everything is wired up, you should see your cincopa-composio entry listed:
```bash
claude mcp list
```

### 9. Authenticate Cincopa

The first time you try to use Cincopa tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate.
- Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Cincopa
- It will show you an authentication link
- Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it)
- Complete the Cincopa authorization flow
- Return to the terminal and start using Cincopa through Claude Code
Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Cincopa operations in natural language. For example:
- "Upload this video from a Dropbox link"
- "Check status of my latest image upload"
- "Abort the ongoing upload for this audio file"

## 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=["cincopa"],
)

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 cincopa-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: ['cincopa'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

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

## Conclusion

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

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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