# How to integrate Dub MCP with Claude Agent SDK

```json
{
  "title": "How to integrate Dub MCP with Claude Agent SDK",
  "toolkit": "Dub",
  "toolkit_slug": "dub",
  "framework": "Claude Agent SDK",
  "framework_slug": "claude-agents-sdk",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/claude-agents-sdk",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/claude-agents-sdk.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-03-29T06:31:40.325Z"
}
```

## Introduction

This guide walks you through connecting Dub to the Claude Agent SDK using the Composio tool router. By the end, you'll have a working Dub agent that can create a branded short link for event registration, show analytics for "newsletter" short link, update destination url for your sales link through natural language commands.
This guide will help you understand how to give your Claude Agent SDK agent real control over a Dub account through Composio's Dub MCP server.
Before we dive in, let's take a quick look at the key ideas and tools involved.

## Also integrate Dub with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

Here's what you'll learn:
- Get and set up your Claude/Anthropic and Composio API keys
- Install the necessary dependencies
- Initialize Composio and create a Tool Router session for Dub
- Configure an AI agent that can use Dub as a tool
- Run a live chat session where you can ask the agent to perform Dub operations

## What is Claude Agent SDK?

The Claude Agent SDK is Anthropic's official framework for building AI agents powered by Claude. It provides a streamlined interface for creating agents with MCP tool support and conversation management.
Key features include:
- Native MCP Support: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol servers
- Permission Modes: Control tool execution permissions
- Streaming Responses: Real-time response streaming for interactive applications
- Context Manager: Clean async context management for sessions

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

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

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `DUB_BULK_DELETE_LINKS` | Bulk Delete Links | Tool to delete multiple short links in bulk from Dub. Use when you need to remove multiple links at once. Maximum of 100 link IDs per request. Non-existing IDs are silently ignored. |
| `DUB_BULK_UPDATE_LINKS` | Bulk Update Links | Tool to update multiple short links in bulk. Use when you need to apply the same updates to multiple links at once by specifying link IDs or external IDs. |
| `DUB_CREATE_DOMAIN` | Create Domain | Tool to add a domain to a Dub workspace. Use when you need to create a new domain for shortening links. The domain must be verified before it can be used for link shortening. |
| `DUB_CREATE_TAG` | Create Tag | Tool to create a new tag in Dub. Use when you need to organize links by creating custom tags. Tags help categorize and filter links for better organization. |
| `DUB_DELETE_DOMAIN` | Delete Domain | Tool to delete a domain from your Dub workspace. Use when you need to permanently remove a domain. The domain must exist and be owned by your workspace. |
| `DUB_DELETE_TAG` | Delete Tag | Tool to delete a tag from Dub. Use when you need to remove a tag that is no longer needed. |
| `DUB_GET_LINK_INFO` | Get Link Info | Tool to retrieve details of a specific short link from Dub. Use when you need to get comprehensive information about a link including its configuration, targeting settings, and performance metrics. |
| `DUB_GET_LINKS` | Get Links | Tool to retrieve a paginated list of links for the authenticated workspace. Use when you need to list links with optional filtering by domain, tags, folder, search terms, or user. Supports pagination and sorting for efficient retrieval of large link collections. |
| `DUB_GET_LINKS_COUNT` | Get Links Count | Tool to retrieve the count of links in workspace with optional filters. Use when you need to get the total number of links matching specific criteria such as domain, tags, folder, or search terms. |
| `DUB_RETRIEVE_LIST_OF_TAGS` | Retrieve List of Tags | Tool to retrieve a list of tags from Dub. Use when you need to fetch all tags or search for specific tags by name or IDs. Supports pagination and sorting by name or creation date. |
| `DUB_GET_WORKSPACE` | Get Workspace | Tool to retrieve detailed information for a specific workspace. Use when you need to get workspace details including plan, usage limits, domains, users, and configuration settings. |
| `DUB_LIST_DOMAINS` | List Domains | Tool to retrieve a list of domains for the authenticated workspace. Use when you need to view all domains, search for specific domains, or filter domains by archived status. Supports pagination for large result sets. |
| `DUB_TRACK_DEEP_LINK_OPEN_EVENT` | Track Deep Link Open Event | Tool to track a deep link open event in Dub. Use when you need to record when a user opens your app via a deep link. Supports both direct tracking via deepLink parameter or probabilistic tracking via dubDomain parameter. |
| `DUB_UPDATE_DOMAIN` | Update Domain | Tool to update a domain configuration in Dub. Use when you need to modify domain settings like redirect URLs, placeholder text, archive status, or deep linking configurations. |
| `DUB_UPDATE_TAG` | Update Tag | Tool to update an existing tag by ID. Use when you need to change the name or color of a tag. |
| `DUB_UPDATE_WORKSPACE` | Update Workspace | Tool to update workspace settings in Dub. Use when you need to modify workspace name, slug, logo, or conversion tracking settings. |
| `DUB_UPSERT_A_LINK` | Upsert a Link | Tool to create or update a short link in Dub. Use when you need to create a new short link or update an existing one. If the link already exists (matching domain and key), it will be updated; otherwise, a new link will be created. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

The Dub MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent to Dub. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Dub operations on your behalf through a secure, permission-based interface.
With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster.

## Step-by-step Guide

### 1. Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
- Composio API Key and Claude/Anthropic API Key
- Primary know-how of Claude Agents SDK
- A Dub account
- Some knowledge of Python

### 1. Getting API Keys for Claude/Anthropic and Composio

Claude/Anthropic API Key
- Go to the [Anthropic Console](https://console.anthropic.com/settings/organization/api-keys) and create an API key. You'll need credits to use the models.
- Keep the API key safe.
Composio API Key
- Log in to the [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_docs).
- Navigate to your API settings and generate a new API key.
- Store this key securely as you'll need it for authentication.

### 2. Install dependencies

No description provided.
```python
pip install composio-anthropic claude-agent-sdk python-dotenv
```

```typescript
npm install @anthropic-ai/claude-agent-sdk @composio/core dotenv
```

### 3. Set up environment variables

Create a .env file in your project root.
What's happening:
- COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio
- USER_ID identifies the user for session management
- ANTHROPIC_API_KEY authenticates with Anthropic/Claude
```bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here
USER_ID=your_user_id_here
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_api_key_here
```

### 4. Import dependencies

No description provided.
```python
import asyncio
from claude_agent_sdk import ClaudeSDKClient, ClaudeAgentOptions
import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()
```

```typescript
import 'dotenv/config';
import readline from 'node:readline';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';
import { query, type Options } from "@anthropic-ai/claude-agent-sdk";

dotenv.config();
```

### 5. Create a Composio instance and Tool Router session

No description provided.
```python
async def chat_with_remote_mcp():
    api_key = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
    if not api_key:
        raise RuntimeError("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set")

    composio = Composio(api_key=api_key)

    # Create Tool Router session for Dub
    mcp_server = composio.create(
        user_id=os.getenv("USER_ID"),
        toolkits=["dub"]
    )

    url = mcp_server.mcp.url

    if not url:
        raise ValueError("Session URL not found")
```

```typescript
async function chat() {
  const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;
  if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
    throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
  }

  const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

  // Create Tool Router session for Dub
  const session = await composio.create(USER_ID, {
    toolkits: ['dub'],
  });
  const mcpUrl = session?.mcp.url;
```

### 6. Configure Claude Agent with MCP

No description provided.
```python
# Configure remote MCP server for Claude
options = ClaudeAgentOptions(
    permission_mode="bypassPermissions",
    mcp_servers={
        "composio": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": url,
            "headers": {
                "x-api-key": os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
            }
        }
    },
    system_prompt="You are a helpful assistant with access to Dub tools via Composio.",
    max_turns=10
)
```

```typescript
const options: Options = {
  permissionMode: 'bypassPermissions',
  mcpServers: {
    composio: {
      type: 'http',
      url: mcpUrl,
      headers: { 'x-api-key': COMPOSIO_API_KEY }
    }
  },
  systemPrompt: 'You are a helpful assistant with access to Dub tools via Composio.',
  maxTurns: 10,
};
```

### 7. Create client and start chat loop

No description provided.
```python
# Create client with context manager
async with ClaudeSDKClient(options=options) as client:
    print("\nChat started. Type 'exit' or 'quit' to end.\n")

    # Main chat loop
    while True:
        user_input = input("You: ").strip()
        if user_input.lower() in {"exit", "quit"}:
            print("Goodbye!")
            break

        # Send query
        await client.query(user_input)

        # Receive and print response
        print("Claude: ", end="", flush=True)
        async for message in client.receive_response():
            if hasattr(message, "content"):
                for block in message.content:
                    if hasattr(block, "text"):
                        print(block.text, end="", flush=True)
        print()
```

```typescript
const rl = readline.createInterface({
    input: process.stdin,
    output: process.stdout,
    prompt: 'You: '
  });

  console.log('\nChat started. Type "exit" to quit.\n');

  let isProcessing = false;

  async function ask(prompt: string) {
    isProcessing = true;
    rl.pause();

    process.stdout.write('Claude is thinking...');
    const stream = query({ prompt, options });

    let firstChunk = true;
    for await (const msg of stream) {
      const content = (msg as any).message?.content || (msg as any).content;
      if (Array.isArray(content)) {
        for (const block of content) {
          if (block.type === 'text' && block.text) {
            if (firstChunk) {
              process.stdout.write('\r\x1b[K');
              process.stdout.write('Claude: ');
              firstChunk = false;
            }
            process.stdout.write(block.text);
          }
        }
      }
    }
    process.stdout.write('\n\n');

    isProcessing = false;
    rl.resume();
    rl.prompt();
  }

  rl.on('line', async (line) => {
    if (isProcessing) return;

    const input = line.trim();
    if (input === 'exit') {
      rl.close();
      process.exit(0);
    }
    if (input) await ask(input);
    else rl.prompt();
  });

  await ask('What can you help me with?');
}
```

### 8. Run the application

No description provided.
```python
if __name__ == "__main__":
    asyncio.run(chat_with_remote_mcp())
```

```typescript
try {
  await chat();
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error);
  process.exit(1);
}
```

## Complete Code

```python
import asyncio
from claude_agent_sdk import ClaudeSDKClient, ClaudeAgentOptions
import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

async def chat_with_remote_mcp():
    api_key = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
    if not api_key:
        raise RuntimeError("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set")

    composio = Composio(api_key=api_key)

    # Create Tool Router session for Dub
    mcp_server = composio.create(
        user_id=os.getenv("USER_ID"),
        toolkits=["dub"]
    )

    url = mcp_server.mcp.url

    if not url:
        raise ValueError("Session URL not found")

    # Configure remote MCP server for Claude
    options = ClaudeAgentOptions(
        permission_mode="bypassPermissions",
        mcp_servers={
            "composio": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": url,
                "headers": {
                    "x-api-key": os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
                }
            }
        },
        system_prompt="You are a helpful assistant with access to Dub tools via Composio.",
        max_turns=10
    )

    # Create client with context manager
    async with ClaudeSDKClient(options=options) as client:
        print("\nChat started. Type 'exit' or 'quit' to end.\n")

        # Main chat loop
        while True:
            user_input = input("You: ").strip()
            if user_input.lower() in {"exit", "quit"}:
                print("Goodbye!")
                break

            # Send query
            await client.query(user_input)

            # Receive and print response
            print("Claude: ", end="", flush=True)
            async for message in client.receive_response():
                if hasattr(message, "content"):
                    for block in message.content:
                        if hasattr(block, "text"):
                            print(block.text, end="", flush=True)
            print()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    asyncio.run(chat_with_remote_mcp())
```

```typescript
import 'dotenv/config';
import readline from 'node:readline';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';
import { query, type Options } from "@anthropic-ai/claude-agent-sdk";

async function chat() {
  const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;
  if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
    throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
  }

  const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });
  const session = await composio.create(USER_ID, {
    toolkits: ['dub']
  });
  const mcp_url = session?.mcp.url;

  const options: Options = {
    permissionMode: 'bypassPermissions',
    mcpServers: {
      composio: {
        type: 'http',
        url: mcp_url,
        headers: { 'x-api-key': COMPOSIO_API_KEY }
      }
    },
    systemPrompt: 'You are a helpful assistant with access to Dub tools via Composio.',
    maxTurns: 10,
  };

  const rl = readline.createInterface({
    input: process.stdin,
    output: process.stdout,
    prompt: 'You: '
  });

  console.log('\nChat started. Type "exit" to quit.\n');

  let isProcessing = false;

  async function ask(prompt: string) {
    isProcessing = true;
    rl.pause();

    process.stdout.write('Claude is thinking...');
    const stream = query({ prompt, options });

    let firstChunk = true;
    for await (const msg of stream) {
      const content = (msg as any).message?.content || (msg as any).content;
      if (Array.isArray(content)) {
        for (const block of content) {
          if (block.type === 'text' && block.text) {
            if (firstChunk) {
              process.stdout.write('\r\x1b[K');
              process.stdout.write('Claude: ');
              firstChunk = false;
            }
            process.stdout.write(block.text);
          }
        }
      }
    }
    process.stdout.write('\n\n');

    isProcessing = false;
    rl.resume();
    rl.prompt();
  }

  rl.on('line', async (line) => {
    if (isProcessing) return;

    const input = line.trim();
    if (input === 'exit') {
      rl.close();
      process.exit(0);
    }
    if (input) await ask(input);
    else rl.prompt();
  });

  await ask('What can you help me with?');
}

try {
  await chat();
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error);
  process.exit(1);
}
```

## Conclusion

You've successfully built a Claude Agent SDK agent that can interact with Dub through Composio's Tool Router.
Key features:
- Native MCP support through Claude's agent framework
- Streaming responses for real-time interaction
- Permission bypass for smooth automated workflows
You can extend this by adding more toolkits, implementing custom business logic, or building a web interface around the agent.

## How to build Dub MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dub/framework/crew-ai)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Agent SDK?

Yes, you can. Claude Agent SDK 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 Dub tools.

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

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

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