How to connect Finerworks 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 Finerworks account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to add five new artwork images to your library, list all available fine art paper types, submit a print order for three photos, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

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Connecting Finerworks 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 Finerworks account

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

For example, ask Cowork to:

  • "Add five new artwork images to your library"
  • "List all available fine art paper types"
  • "Submit a print order for three photos"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

That's it. Composio's tools are now available in Cowork, and your Finerworks 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 Finerworks through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent.

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

The Finerworks MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your FinerWorks account. It provides structured and secure access to your fine art and photo printing services, so your agent can perform actions like uploading artwork, managing orders, updating account info, and exploring product options on your behalf.

  • Artwork upload and management: Easily add new images to your FinerWorks library, complete with metadata and image URIs, so your inventory is always up to date.
  • Order submission and tracking: Ask your agent to submit batches of print orders or retrieve shipping options, streamlining your print fulfillment process.
  • Product and media exploration: Instantly list available product types, media types, and style options to help you select the perfect materials for your artwork.
  • Account and profile updates: Let your agent fetch or update your user profile, including business information, billing details, and payment profiles, as your needs change.
  • Credential verification and file selection: Test your credentials for peace of mind, or update which image files are selected for current projects—all without manual steps.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Add ImagesTool to add images to a finerworks library.
Get UserTool to retrieve the current user's profile.
List Media TypesTool to get available media types.
List Product TypesTool to list product types.
List Shipping Options MultipleTool to list shipping options for multiple orders.
List Style TypesTool to get a list of style types.
Submit OrdersTool to submit up to five new orders.
Test My CredentialsTool to test the configured FinerWorks credentials.
Update File SelectionTool to update a user's currently selected image files using the selection key.
Update UserTool to update various features of a user's account profile.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Finerworks MCP?

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

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

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

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