# How to connect CrewAI to Claude

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  "title": "How to connect CrewAI to Claude",
  "toolkit": "CrewAI",
  "toolkit_slug": "crew_ai",
  "framework": "Claude Cowork",
  "framework_slug": "claude-cowork",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/crew_ai/framework/claude-cowork",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/crew_ai/framework/claude-cowork.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-01T05:31:17.561Z"
}
```

## Introduction

Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant, available on the web, in the desktop app, and on mobile. Cowork is its agent for knowledge work, and it runs on all of those surfaces too. Connected to your apps, Claude can work with your files and services to accomplish complex tasks on your behalf.
This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your CrewAI account to Claude via Composio Connect, enabling it to trigger nightly billing data-sync automation, list all deployed CrewAI automations, fetch latest run logs for automation, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.
Setup is the same on Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork, and you only need to do it once. The connector is tied to your account, so it's available in all three.

## Also integrate CrewAI with

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/crew_ai/framework/chatgpt)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/crew_ai/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Atomic Agent](https://composio.dev/toolkits/crew_ai/framework/atomic-agent)

## Connect CrewAI to Claude Cowork

### Connecting CrewAI to Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork
Two ways to add the Composio connector. Pick whichever you prefer.
### 1. Add with one click
Click the button. Claude opens with the Composio connector filled in. Click Add, then go to step 2.
[Add to Claude](https://claude.ai/customize/connectors?modal=add-custom-connector&connectorName=Composio&connectorUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.composio.dev%2Fmcp)
### Add manually
In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top.
Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL:

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

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

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

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `CREW_AI_GET_DEPLOYMENT_LOGS` | Get Deployment Logs | Return deployment lifecycle logs for a CrewAI deployment UUID to diagnose build or runtime deployment failures. |
| `CREW_AI_GET_DEPLOYMENT_STATUS` | Get Deployment Status | Return the current AMP deployment status for one crew UUID from the SaaS control plane. |
| `CREW_AI_GET_EXECUTION_STATUS` | Get Execution Status | Return the current state, progress, result, or error for a deployed-crew execution started with a kickoff ID. |
| `CREW_AI_GET_REQUIRED_INPUTS` | Get Required Inputs | Return the input names required by the connected deployed CrewAI automation before starting an execution. |
| `CREW_AI_LIST_CREW_DEPLOYMENTS` | List Crew Deployments | List CrewAI crew deployments visible to the selected SaaS organization and return their identifiers for status, logs, or redeployment. |
| `CREW_AI_REDEPLOY_CREW` | Redeploy Crew | Trigger a new deployment of an existing CrewAI automation by UUID; this irreversibly changes the live deployment and may replace its runtime URL or token. |
| `CREW_AI_RESUME_CREW_EXECUTION` | Resume Crew Execution | Approve or retry a human-in-the-loop task and resume its paused CrewAI execution. Resuming may continue externally effectful work. |
| `CREW_AI_START_CREW_EXECUTION` | Start Crew Execution | Start one execution of the connected deployed CrewAI automation and return its kickoff ID for status checks. The automation may perform irreversible external actions. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Troubleshooting

### 1. Why does Claude not use the Composio connector for CrewAI?

The connector can show as connected, but Claude must use it in each CrewAI conversation.
- Click + at the lower left of the chat, or type /.
- Hover Connectors.
- Turn on Composio.
- Ask Claude to connect to CrewAI again.

### 2. Why does Claude show an MCP server error before CrewAI connects?

Claude can show Couldn't reach the MCP server or Authorization with the MCP server failed when you add the connector for CrewAI.
- Check that the connector URL is https://connect.composio.dev/mcp.
- Connectors run from Anthropic's cloud, so your device network is usually not the problem.
- Add the connector again from Customize > Connectors, then ask Claude to connect CrewAI.
- If it fails again, send the error and the ofid_ reference id to support@composio.dev.

### 3. Why does the CrewAI authorization link not work?

The Composio connector is one server. Your CrewAI account connects separately when Claude asks for it.
- If the browser does not open, or the link expires, ask Claude to retry the CrewAI connection.
- Composio creates a fresh CrewAI authorization link.
- Open that link in your browser and finish the CrewAI sign-in.

### 4. Why do CrewAI actions fail after they worked before?

The CrewAI connection can expire or lose permission.
- Ask Claude to inspect the CrewAI connection.
- If the connection is unhealthy, disconnect it when Claude prompts you.
- Reconnect the CrewAI account and retry the action.
- If Claude shows a permission prompt, approve it before Claude changes data in CrewAI.
- If the action still fails with a permission error, check that the connected account has that permission in CrewAI itself.

### 5. How do I switch to a different CrewAI account?

Claude can manage the CrewAI connection for you.
- Ask Claude to disconnect or delete the current CrewAI account.
- Ask Claude to connect CrewAI again.
- Open the new Composio authorization link for CrewAI.
- Sign in with the other CrewAI account in the browser.
- After the account connects, ask Claude to retry the CrewAI task.

### 6. Why is my CrewAI connection missing in Claude Desktop or on a Team plan?

The connector belongs to your Claude account, so your CrewAI connection works in Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork.
- In Claude Desktop, open Customize > Connectors.
- Next to Composio, click ⋮ and click Clear cache.
- If CrewAI tools still do not appear, click ⋮, disconnect, remove the connector, and add it again.
- On Team or Enterprise, an Owner or Primary Owner must enable the connector before you can connect CrewAI.

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

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

## Complete Code

None listed.

## How to build CrewAI MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/crew_ai/framework/chatgpt)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/crew_ai/framework/hermes-agent)
- [Atomic Agent](https://composio.dev/toolkits/crew_ai/framework/atomic-agent)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and CrewAI MCP?

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

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

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

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