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How to connect Composio 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 Composio 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 Composio 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 Composio and start working

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

For example, ask it to:

  • "Generate a step-by-step workflow plan"
  • "Check active connections for all toolkits"
  • "Download public S3 file to local path"

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

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

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Ask OracleStatic helper that returns a comprehensive system prompt describing how to plan and execute tasks using the available composio tools and workflows.
Check active connection (deprecated)Deprecated: use check active connections instead for bulk operations.
Check multiple active connectionsCheck active connection status for multiple toolkits or specific connected account ids.
Create PlanThis is a workflow builder that ensures the LLM produces a complete, step-by-step plan for any use case.
Download S3 FileDownload a file from a public s3 (or r2) url to a local path.
Enable triggerEnable a specific trigger for the authenticated user.
Execute agentExecute complex workflows using ai agent reasoning between multiple tool calls.
Execute Composio ToolExecute a tool using the composio api.
Get Tool Dependency GraphGet the dependency graph for a given tool, showing related parent tools that might be useful.
Get required parameters for connectionGets the required parameters for connecting to a toolkit via initiate connection.
Get response schemaRetrieves the response schema for a specified composio tool.
Initiate connectionInitiate a connection to a toolkit with comprehensive authentication support.
List toolkitsList all the available toolkits on composio with filtering options.
List triggersList available triggers and their configuration schemas.
Manage connectionManage a connection to a toolkit with comprehensive authentication support.
Manage connectionsCreate or manage connections to user's apps.
Multi Execute Composio ToolsFast and parallel tool executor for tools discovered through COMPOSIO_SEARCH_TOOLS.
Run bash commandsExecute bash commands in a REMOTE sandbox for file operations, data processing, and system tasks.
Execute Code remotely in work benchProcess **REMOTE FILES** or script BULK TOOL EXECUTIONS using Python code IN A REMOTE SANDBOX.
Retrieve ToolkitsToolkits are like github, linear, gmail, etc.
Search agentDiscover tools and analyze dependencies for complex workflows using ai agent.
Search Composio ToolsTool Server Info: Composio connects 500+ apps—Slack, GitHub, Notion, Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Drive, Calendar), Microsoft (Outlook, Teams), X/Twitter, Figma, Web Search / Deep research, Browser tool (scrape URLs, browser automation), Meta apps (Instagram, Meta Ads), TikTok, AI tools like Nano Banana & Veo3, and more—for seamless cross-app automation.
Wait for connectionWait for connections to be established for given toolkits.
Create / Update Recipe from WorkflowConvert executed workflow into a reusable notebook.
Execute RecipeExecutes a Recipe
Create / Update Recipe from WorkflowConvert the executed workflow into a recipe using Python Pydantic code.
Get Recipe Details by SlugGet the details of an existing recipe by its slug.
Get Existing Recipe DetailsGet the details of the existing recipe for a given recipe id.
Wait for connectionWait for user auth to finish.
Get Tool SchemasRetrieve input schemas for tools by slug.

Way Forward

Now that Composio 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 Composio MCP?

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

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

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

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