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How to connect Descript MCP to Claude

Connect Claude Web, Desktop and Cowork to Descript MCP. Import interview audio and create transcript, start project-agent to remove filler words, and more using natural language, with authentication handled for you.

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Descript MCP is a media processing and project workflow service for creators and teams. It streamlines media import, automated processing, and job management.

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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 Descript account to Claude via Composio Connect, enabling it to import interview audio and create transcript, start project-agent to remove filler words, list recent processing jobs and statuses, 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.

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Connecting Descript 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

Add manually

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

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

2. 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 Web, Desktop, and Cowork

3. Connect your Descript account

Back in Claude, ask it to connect to Descript or give it any Descript-related task.

For example, ask Claude to:

  • "Import interview audio and create transcript"
  • "Start project-agent to remove filler words"
  • "List recent processing jobs and statuses"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

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

What is the Descript Claude Connector, and what's possible with it?

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

Troubleshooting

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

The connector can show as connected, but Claude must use it in each Descript conversation.

  • Click + at the lower left of the chat, or type /.
  • Hover Connectors.
  • Turn on Composio.
  • Ask Claude to connect to Descript again.

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

Claude can show Couldn't reach the MCP server or Authorization with the MCP server failed when you add the connector for Descript.

  • 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 Descript.
  • If it fails again, send the error and the ofid_ reference id to support@composio.dev.

3. Why does the Descript authorization link not work?

The Composio connector is one server. Your Descript account connects separately when Claude asks for it.

  • If the browser does not open, or the link expires, ask Claude to retry the Descript connection.
  • Composio creates a fresh Descript authorization link.
  • Open that link in your browser and finish the Descript sign-in.

4. Why do Descript actions fail after they worked before?

The Descript connection can expire or lose permission.

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

5. How do I switch to a different Descript account?

Claude can manage the Descript connection for you.

  • Ask Claude to disconnect or delete the current Descript account.
  • Ask Claude to connect Descript again.
  • Open the new Composio authorization link for Descript.
  • Sign in with the other Descript account in the browser.
  • After the account connects, ask Claude to retry the Descript task.

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

The connector belongs to your Claude account, so your Descript connection works in Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork.

  • In Claude Desktop, open Customize > Connectors.
  • Next to Composio, click ⋮ and click Clear cache.
  • If Descript 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 Descript.
TOOLS

Supported Tools

Every Descript MCP action and event your agent gets out of the box.

Cancel job

Cancel a queued or running job.

Export timeline

Export a project composition as a timeline file for import into another DAW/NLE (Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Logic, Audition, Reaper).

Export transcript

Export a project composition as a transcript document.

Get drive info

Returns the drive (workspace) connected to the current session, including its ID and name.

Get project

Get a detailed project summary including all media files, compositions, and existing publishes.

Import drive media

Import media files into the drive media library (not into a project).

Import media

Import media into a Descript project via URLs (direct links, Google Drive, Dropbox) or direct file upload.

List folders

List folders in the drive.

List jobs

List recent jobs, optionally filtered by project or type.

List projects

List projects accessible to the authenticated user.

Prompt project agent

Agent Underlord, Descript's built-in AI editor, queries, creates, and edits Descript projects using natural language.

Publish project

Publish a Descript project composition as video or audio, producing a shareable URL.

Report upload status

Report that a specific direct upload failed, was aborted, or was abandoned so the import job stops waiting on just that file (other files keep uploading).

Wait for job

Wait for a job to complete.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

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 Descript tools.

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Descript 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.

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 Descript data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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