How to integrate Convertapi MCP with Codex

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Introduction

Codex is one of the most popular coding harnesses out there. And MCP makes the experience even better. With Convertapi MCP integration, you can draft, triage, summarise emails, and much more, all without leaving the terminal or the app, whichever you prefer.

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Why use Composio?

Apart from a managed and hosted MCP server, you will get:

  • CodeAct: A dedicated workbench that allows GPT to write its code to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
  • Large tool responses: Handle them to minimise context rot.
  • Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 870+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so GPTs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need.

How to install Convertapi MCP in Codex

Run the setup command

Run this command in your terminal to add the Composio MCP server to Codex.

Terminal

It will initiate the authentication in a browser window, authorize Codex to access your Composio account.

Composio authentication page

(Optional) Authenticate with OAuth

To authenticate manually, run the login command to open a browser window and authorize Codex to access your Composio account.

bash
codex mcp login composio

Verify the connection

Run codex mcp list to confirm Composio appears as a registered MCP server.

bash
codex mcp list

Codex App

Codex App follows the same approach as VS Code.

  1. Click ⚙️ on the bottom left → MCP Servers → + Add servers → Streamable HTTP:
  2. Fill the header and Key fields with { "x-consumer-api-key" = "ck_*******" }.
  3. The Key is the Composio API key, that you can find on connect.composio.dev
  4. Click on Authenticate and authorize Codex to your Composio account and you're all set.
Codex App MCP setup
  1. Restart and verify if it's there in .codex/config.toml
bash
[mcp_servers.composio]
url = "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp"
http_headers = { "x-consumer-api-key" = "ck_*******" }

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.

Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Convertapi with Codex using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Convertapi directly from your terminal, VS Code, or the Codex App using natural language commands.

Key benefits of this setup:

  • Seamless integration across CLI, VS Code, and standalone app
  • Natural language commands for Convertapi operations
  • Managed authentication through Composio
  • Access to 20,000+ tools across 870+ apps for cross-app workflows
  • CodeAct workbench for complex tool chaining

Next steps:

  • Try asking Codex to perform various Convertapi operations
  • Explore cross-app workflows by connecting more toolkits
  • Build automation scripts that leverage Codex's AI capabilities

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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 Codex?

Yes, you can. Codex 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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