How to connect Convertapi to Claude Cowork

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Introduction

Cowork is Anthropic's AI agent for knowledge work. Think of it as Claude Code for everything else. It works autonomously with your computer, local files, and applications to accomplish complex tasks.

This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your Convertapi account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to convert PDF invoice to editable DOCX, turn PDF presentation into JPG images, list all formats convertible to XLSX, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

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Connecting Convertapi to Claude Cowork

1. Open Customize

In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top.

Claude Desktop connectors screen with Add custom connector selected

2. Add the Composio MCP server

Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL:

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https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
Add custom connector dialog with Composio MCP server URL

3. Authorize in your browser

Click Connect. You'll be redirected to a browser window where you can authorize Composio to continue.

Composio authorization screen for Claude Cowork

4. Connect your Convertapi account

Back in Cowork, ask the agent to connect to Convertapi or give it any Convertapi-related task.

For example, ask Cowork to:

  • "Convert PDF invoice to editable DOCX"
  • "Turn PDF presentation into JPG images"
  • "List all formats convertible to XLSX"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

That's it. Composio's tools are now available in Cowork, and your Convertapi account is ready to use.

What is Claude Cowork?

Claude Cowork is Anthropic's agent for general knowledge work. It can use your computer, files, and connected applications to complete longer-running tasks across your work tools.

With Composio Connect, Cowork can securely access apps like Convertapi through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent.

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

The Convertapi MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Convertapi account. It provides structured and secure access to file conversion and management tools, so your agent can perform actions like converting documents, uploading files, retrieving converted outputs, and managing temporary file storage on your behalf.

  • Multi-format file conversion: Instantly convert documents, images, and spreadsheets between formats like PDF, DOCX, and JPG with just a prompt.
  • Bulk and asynchronous processing: Use asynchronous conversion for large files or batch jobs, allowing your agent to handle long-running tasks without delays.
  • File upload and remote import: Upload files directly or import them from remote URLs, making it easy to work with files stored anywhere on the web.
  • Download and manage uploaded files: Retrieve converted outputs, download original or processed files, or delete unused uploads from temporary storage.
  • Format compatibility discovery: Ask your agent to list which formats can be converted to a desired output, ensuring smooth workflow automation.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Async ConvertTool to perform an asynchronous file conversion.
Delete Async JobTool to delete a previously created asynchronous conversion job.
Delete Uploaded FileTool to delete a previously uploaded file.
Get Supported Input Formats For OutputTool to list all input formats that can convert to a specified output format.
Convert PDF to DOCXTool to convert pdf files to docx format.
Convert PDF to JPG and StoreTool to convert a pdf to jpg and store the result on the server.
Upload File From URLTool to upload a file directly from a remote url.
Upload File (Multipart)Tool to upload a file via multipart/form-data.
Upload File (octet-stream)Tool to upload a file with application/octet-stream.
Download Uploaded FileTool to download a previously uploaded file by its fileid.
Get Supported Output Formats For InputTool to list all output formats a given input format can be converted into.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Convertapi MCP?

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

Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Cowork?

Yes, you can. Claude Cowork 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 Convertapi tools.

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

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

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