How to connect Files com to Claude Cowork

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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 Files com account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to list all folders under your Documents directory, show current permissions for a specific file, delete a share link to revoke access, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

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Connecting Files com 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.

Claude Desktop connectors screen with Add custom connector selected

2. Add the Composio MCP server

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

3. 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 Cowork

4. Connect your Files com account

Back in Cowork, ask the agent to connect to Files com or give it any Files com-related task.

For example, ask Cowork to:

  • "List all folders under your Documents directory"
  • "Show current permissions for a specific file"
  • "Delete a share link to revoke access"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

That's it. Composio's tools are now available in Cowork, and your Files com account is ready to use.

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 Files com through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent.

What is the Files com MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Files.com MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Files.com account. It provides structured and secure access to your cloud storage and file management resources, so your agent can perform actions like listing folders, managing permissions, generating upload keys, and handling file shares on your behalf.

  • Folder navigation and organization: Ask your agent to list and explore folders within your Files.com account, making it easy to locate and organize files.
  • Permission management: Allow the agent to retrieve, review, and delete access permissions for files or folders, keeping your data secure and access controlled.
  • Secure file uploading: Have your agent generate S3 upload keys so you can temporarily host files for easy import, sharing, or collaboration across teams.
  • Group and share link management: Let your agent list user groups or delete share links to efficiently manage who has access to important documents and shared resources.
  • API key lifecycle control: Instruct your agent to revoke API keys when needed, ensuring only authorized integrations remain active for your account.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Delete API KeyTool to delete an API key.
Delete PermissionTool to delete a specified permission.
Delete ShareTool to delete a specified share link.
Get S3 Key for UploadTool to generate a temporary key for file uploads by uploading the file to Files.
List FoldersTool to list folders.
List GroupsTool to list groups.
List PermissionsTool to retrieve permissions for a specified resource.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Files com MCP?

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

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Files com while using Tool Router?

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

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