# How to integrate Conversion tools MCP with Claude Code

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  "title": "How to integrate Conversion tools MCP with Claude Code",
  "toolkit": "Conversion tools",
  "toolkit_slug": "conversion_tools",
  "framework": "Claude Code",
  "framework_slug": "claude-code",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/claude-code",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/claude-code.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:07:30.282Z"
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```

## Introduction

Manage your Conversion tools 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 Conversion tools with

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/chatgpt)
- [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/antigravity)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/cursor)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/vscode)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/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 Conversion tools to Claude Code

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

The Conversion tools MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Conversion tools account. It provides structured and secure access to a wide range of file and document conversion utilities, so your agent can convert documents, extract data, generate snapshots, and automate file handling between multiple formats on your behalf.
- Seamless document format conversion: Effortlessly have your agent convert Excel, Word, Markdown, OXPS, or JPG files to formats like CSV, HTML, PDF, text, or JSON.
- Website snapshot creation: Ask your agent to capture entire web pages as PDF documents or PNG images, ready to download or share.
- Automated file upload and processing: Let your agent upload local files, obtain conversion-ready file IDs, and initiate multi-step conversion workflows.
- AI-powered data extraction: Use AI tools to transform images (JPG) into structured JSON, streamlining data entry and analysis tasks.
- Easy retrieval of conversion results: Direct your agent to track conversion tasks and download the final output files once processing is complete.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `CONVERSION_TOOLS_CONVERT_EXCEL_TO_HTML` | Convert Excel to HTML | Convert an Excel (.xlsx) file to HTML table format. Use when you need to transform spreadsheet data into an HTML representation. Provide either a file upload or a public URL to the Excel file. Returns a task_id that can be used to check the conversion status and download the result once complete. |
| `CONVERSION_TOOLS_CONVERT_WORD_TO_TEXT` | Convert Word to Text | Convert Word documents (.doc/.docx) to plain text (.txt). The action uploads the document, waits for conversion to complete (up to ~60 seconds), and returns the task status with a URL to download the converted text file. Use when you need to extract text content from Word documents for further processing. |
| `CONVERSION_TOOLS_CREATE_TASK` | Create Conversion Task | Tool to create a new conversion task. This is the main endpoint for performing conversions across 100+ conversion types including XML, JSON, Excel, PDF, CSV, images, audio/video, and more. Use when you need to convert any supported file format or website. Counts against quota unless sandbox mode is enabled. |
| `CONVERSION_TOOLS_DOWNLOAD_FILE` | Download Converted File | Download a converted file from the Conversion Tools API using its file ID. Use this action after a conversion task completes successfully. The file_id is obtained from the task status response when status is 'SUCCESS'. Converted files are automatically deleted after 24 hours. Workflow: 1. Run a conversion task (e.g., convert_website_to_pdf) 2. Check task status until status is 'SUCCESS' 3. Use the file_id from the task response to download the result |
| `CONVERSION_TOOLS_GET_AUTH_INFO` | Get Auth Info | Tool to get information about the authenticated user including email address. Use when you need to verify API credentials or retrieve the user's email. |
| `CONVERSION_TOOLS_GET_CONFIG` | Get Conversion Config | Tool to get available conversion types and their configuration. Returns the list of all supported conversions with their options. Use this to discover what conversions are available and what parameters they accept. |
| `CONVERSION_TOOLS_GET_FILE_INFO` | Get File Info | Tool to get metadata about a file including size, name, and preview (for text files). Use when you need to retrieve information about a previously uploaded file. This does NOT count against your quota. |
| `CONVERSION_TOOLS_GET_TASK_STATUS` | Get Task Status | Tool to get the status of a conversion task. Poll this endpoint until status is SUCCESS or ERROR. On SUCCESS, the response includes file_id which can be used to download the result file. |
| `CONVERSION_TOOLS_LIST_TASKS` | List Conversion Tasks | Get all tasks for the authenticated user (up to 50 most recent tasks). Use this action to retrieve conversion task history, check task statuses, or find completed tasks for downloading results. This does NOT count against your API quota. Filter by status to retrieve only tasks in a specific state (PENDING, RUNNING, SUCCESS, or ERROR). |
| `CONVERSION_TOOLS_UPDATE_TASK_RETENTION` | Update Task Retention | Tool to update the retention mode for a task. Use when you need to change how long task files are kept before automatic deletion. Standard mode (standard_24h) retains files for 24 hours. TTL mode (ttl_15m) is for paid users only and deletes files after 15 minutes. |
| `CONVERSION_TOOLS_UPLOAD_FILE` | Upload File | Upload a file to the ConversionTools API for subsequent conversion operations. This action uploads a file and returns a file_id that can be used with other conversion actions such as convert_word_to_text, convert_excel_to_csv, convert_oxps_to_pdf, etc. Supported formats include: documents (DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT, RTF), spreadsheets (XLS, XLSX, CSV), images (PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP), and various other file types. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

The Conversion tools 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 Conversion tools account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Conversion tools 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 Conversion tools 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=["conversion_tools"],
)

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

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

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

### 9. Authenticate Conversion tools

The first time you try to use Conversion tools tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate.
- Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Conversion tools
- It will show you an authentication link
- Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it)
- Complete the Conversion tools authorization flow
- Return to the terminal and start using Conversion tools through Claude Code
Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Conversion tools operations in natural language. For example:
- "Convert my Excel file to clean CSV"
- "Export a website as a PDF snapshot"
- "Extract text from this Word document"

## 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=["conversion_tools"],
)

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

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

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

## Conclusion

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

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/chatgpt)
- [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/antigravity)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/cursor)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/vscode)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools/framework/crew-ai)

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- [Aryn](https://composio.dev/toolkits/aryn) - Aryn is an AI-powered platform for parsing, extracting, and analyzing data from unstructured documents. Use it to automate document processing and unlock actionable insights from your files.
- [Boldsign](https://composio.dev/toolkits/boldsign) - Boldsign is a digital eSignature platform for sending, signing, and tracking documents online. Organizations use it to automate agreements and manage legally binding workflows efficiently.
- [Boloforms](https://composio.dev/toolkits/boloforms) - BoloForms is an eSignature platform built for small businesses, offering unlimited signatures, templates, and forms. It simplifies digital document signing and team collaboration at a predictable, fixed price.
- [Box](https://composio.dev/toolkits/box) - Box is a cloud content management and file sharing platform for businesses. It helps teams securely store, organize, and collaborate on files from anywhere.
- [Carbone](https://composio.dev/toolkits/carbone) - Carbone is a blazing-fast report generator that turns JSON data into PDFs, Word docs, spreadsheets, and more using flexible templates. It lets you automate document creation at scale with minimal code.
- [Castingwords](https://composio.dev/toolkits/castingwords) - CastingWords is a transcription service specializing in human-powered, accurate transcripts via a simple API. Get seamless audio-to-text conversion for interviews, meetings, podcasts, and more.
- [Cloudconvert](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudconvert) - CloudConvert is a powerful file conversion service supporting over 200 file formats. It streamlines converting, compressing, and managing documents, media, and more, all in one place.
- [Cloudlayer](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudlayer) - Cloudlayer is a document and asset generation service for creating PDFs and images via API or SDKs. It lets you automate high-quality doc creation, saving dev time and reducing manual work.
- [Cloudpress](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudpress) - Cloudpress is a content export tool for Google Docs and Notion. It automates publishing to your favorite Content Management Systems.
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- [Convertapi](https://composio.dev/toolkits/convertapi) - ConvertAPI is a robust file conversion service for documents, images, and spreadsheets. It streamlines programmatic format changes and lets developers automate complex workflows with a single API.
- [Craftmypdf](https://composio.dev/toolkits/craftmypdf) - CraftMyPDF is a web-based service for designing and generating PDFs with templates and live data. It streamlines document creation by automating personalized PDFs at scale.
- [Docmosis](https://composio.dev/toolkits/docmosis) - Docmosis generates PDF and Word documents from user-defined templates. It's perfect for merging data fields to quickly produce reports, invoices, and business letters.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Conversion tools MCP?

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

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

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

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