# How to connect Cradl AI to Claude Cowork

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  "title": "How to connect Cradl AI to Claude Cowork",
  "toolkit": "Cradl AI",
  "toolkit_slug": "cradl_ai",
  "framework": "Claude Cowork",
  "framework_slug": "claude-cowork",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/cradl_ai/framework/claude-cowork",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/cradl_ai/framework/claude-cowork.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-08-15T17:52:39.066Z"
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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 Cradl AI account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to extract invoice totals from uploaded PDFs, list failed Cradl AI extraction jobs, review purchase order extraction results, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

## Also integrate Cradl AI with

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cradl_ai/framework/chatgpt)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cradl_ai/framework/hermes-agent)

## Connect Cradl AI to Claude Cowork

### Connecting Cradl AI 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.
2. Add the Composio MCP server
Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL:

```bash
https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
```

## 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 Cradl AI through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent.

## What is the Cradl AI MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Cradl AI MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Cradl AI account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Cradl AI operations on your behalf.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `CRADL_AI_DOWNLOAD_FILE` | Download File | Download document, OCR, annotation, prediction, or run-variable content from a Cradl AI file URL returned by another Cradl AI tool. |
| `CRADL_AI_GET_AGENT_RUN` | Get Agent Run | Get the current state and outputs of one Cradl AI agent run. Poll this read-only tool until the run reaches a terminal status; it does not itself consume page quota. |
| `CRADL_AI_GET_DOCUMENT` | Get Document | Get metadata, processing links, and annotations for one Cradl AI document by ID. This read does not consume page quota. |
| `CRADL_AI_GET_PREDICTION` | Get Prediction | Get one extracted prediction, including its status, fields, errors, and downloadable output references. This read does not consume page quota. |
| `CRADL_AI_LIST_AGENT_RUNS` | List Agent Runs | List processing runs for an agent, optionally filtered by status or creation/update time. Use this to discover recent extraction jobs and their run IDs. |
| `CRADL_AI_LIST_AGENTS` | List Agents | List document-processing agents available to the connected Cradl AI workspace. Use an agent ID from this result to start an extraction run. |
| `CRADL_AI_LIST_DOCUMENTS` | List Documents | List documents in the connected Cradl AI workspace and discover document IDs and content/output file URLs. |
| `CRADL_AI_LIST_PREDICTIONS` | List Predictions | List extracted predictions, optionally filtered by model, and discover prediction IDs and output file URLs. |
| `CRADL_AI_PROCESS_DOCUMENT` | Process Document | Create a persistent Cradl agent run and document, then upload one document for asynchronous extraction in a single call. This consumes processed-page quota. It returns immediately after upload and does not poll extraction; use the composite agent_run_id only for document attachment. Poll the run with the original agent_id and returned bare run_id. Do not retry an ambiguous upload outcome automatically. |
| `CRADL_AI_START_AGENT_RUN` | Start Agent Run | Create a processing run for an existing Cradl AI agent. This creates persistent run state; attaching and processing document content against the run consumes the workspace's monthly processed-page quota. |
| `CRADL_AI_UPLOAD_DOCUMENT_TO_RUN` | Upload Document to Run | Create a document attached to a Cradl AI agent run and upload its PDF, image, or email bytes. The upload starts asynchronous processing and consumes the workspace's monthly processed-page quota. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

The Cradl AI MCP server connects Claude Cowork to your Cradl AI account through Composio. Once connected, Cowork can use the available Cradl AI tools and triggers to complete tasks on your behalf.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## How to build Cradl AI MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cradl_ai/framework/chatgpt)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cradl_ai/framework/hermes-agent)

## Related Toolkits

- [Google Drive](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive) - Google Drive is a cloud storage platform for uploading, sharing, and collaborating on files. It's perfect for keeping your documents accessible and organized across devices.
- [Google Docs](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledocs) - Google Docs is a cloud-based word processor that enables document creation and real-time collaboration. Its seamless sharing and version history make team editing and content management a breeze.
- [Google Super](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlesuper) - Google Super is an all-in-one suite combining Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Analytics, and more. It gives you a unified platform to manage your digital life, boosting productivity and organization.
- [ActiveMerge](https://composio.dev/toolkits/active_merge) - ActiveMerge is a document automation platform for generating documents, images, merged files, and e-signature workflows. It helps teams turn templates and stored files into finished, shareable documents faster.
- [Affinda](https://composio.dev/toolkits/affinda) - Affinda is an AI-powered document processing platform that automates data extraction from resumes, invoices, and more. It streamlines document-heavy workflows by turning files into structured, actionable data.
- [Agility cms](https://composio.dev/toolkits/agility_cms) - Agility CMS is a headless content management system for building and managing digital experiences across platforms. It lets teams update content quickly and deliver omnichannel experiences with ease.
- [Airparser](https://composio.dev/toolkits/airparser) - Airparser is an AI-powered parser for extracting structured data from emails, documents, PDFs, and files. It turns messy inbound content into clean fields your apps and workflows can use.
- [Algodocs](https://composio.dev/toolkits/algodocs) - Algodocs is an AI-powered platform that automates data extraction from business documents. It delivers fast, secure, and accurate processing without templates or manual training.
- [Api2pdf](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf) - Api2Pdf is a REST API for generating PDFs from HTML, URLs, and documents using powerful engines like wkhtmltopdf and Headless Chrome. It streamlines document conversion and automation for developers and businesses.
- [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.
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- [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.
- [CertSeal](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cert_seal) - CertSeal is an API platform for issuing and managing verifiable digital certificates. Use it to automate trusted certificate workflows for recipients, batches, designs, and webhooks.
- [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.
- [CloudPDF](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloud_pdf) - CloudPDF is an API platform for creating, uploading, managing, and sharing PDF documents. Use it to build secure PDF workflows with webhooks, share links, and access control.
- [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.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Cradl AI MCP?

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

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

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

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