# How to integrate Freshbooks MCP with OpenClaw ```json { "title": "How to integrate Freshbooks MCP with OpenClaw", "toolkit": "Freshbooks", "toolkit_slug": "freshbooks", "framework": "OpenClaw", "framework_slug": "openclaw", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/openclaw", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/openclaw.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:12:34.913Z" } ``` ## Introduction OpenClaw is the fastest growing agent harness out there, which can work 24/7 to automate almost any kind of tasks. However, its capabilities are limited to the tools it has access to. Composio allows your OpenClaw to access Freshbooks with authentication management handled for you. You can execute actions on Freshbooks via your favorite OpenClaw interface (Telegram, WhatsApp, TUI, etc), whichever you prefer. ## Also integrate Freshbooks with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/codex) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/crew-ai) ## TL;DR ### Why use Composio? Apart from a managed and hosted MCP server, you will get: - Programmatic tool calling allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling. - Handling Large tool responses out of LLM context to minimize context rot. - Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 1000+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so LLMs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need. ## Connect Freshbooks to OpenClaw ### How to install Freshbooks with OpenClaw ### Using Composio API Key and Setup Prompt - Go to [dashboard.composio.dev](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?next=/~/org/connect/clients/openclaw&utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=openclaw&utm_content=setup_prompt) - Copy the setup prompt - Run it in your OpenClaw chat interface. - Authenticate Freshbooks from the [dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?next=/~/org/connect/clients/openclaw&utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=openclaw&utm_content=authenticate) - Go back to your OpenClaw interface and start asking questions. ### Using OpenClaw/Composio Plugin 1. Install OpenClaw Composio plugin ```bash openclaw plugins install @composio/openclaw-plugin ``` ## What is the Freshbooks MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Freshbooks MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Freshbooks account. It provides structured and secure access to your Freshbooks businesses and projects, so your agent can perform actions like listing your companies, exploring business details, and managing project information on your behalf. - Business overview and management: Instantly list all businesses associated with your Freshbooks account to get a clear view of your company structures. - Project discovery across businesses: Ask your agent to retrieve all projects linked to a selected business, streamlining your workflow management. - Seamless business context switching: Effortlessly switch between multiple businesses to access relevant project data without manual navigation. - Centralized project insights: Quickly gather and summarize project lists for any business, making it easy to track ongoing work. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `FRESHBOOKS_LIST_BUSINESSES` | List Businesses | Tool to list all businesses associated with the authenticated user. | | `FRESHBOOKS_LIST_PROJECTS` | List Projects | Tool to list all projects for a business. use after confirming the business id. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Freshbooks MCP server provides comprehensive access to Freshbooks operations through Composio. Once connected, you can perform all major Freshbooks actions directly from OpenClaw using natural language commands. ## Complete Code None listed. ## Conclusion ### Conclusion You've successfully integrated Freshbooks with OpenClaw using Composio plugin. Now interact with Freshbooks directly from your terminal, Web UI, or any messenger app using natural language commands. Key benefits of this setup: - Seamless integration across TUI, Web UIs, and Messenger apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, etc. - Natural language commands for Freshbooks operations - Managed authentication through Composio - Access to 20,000+ tools across 1000+ apps for cross-app workflows - Programmatic tool calling for complex tool chaining Next steps: - Try asking OpenClaw to perform various Freshbooks operations - Explore cross-app workflows by connecting more toolkits like Calendar, Slack, Notion, etc. - Build complex automation scripts that leverage OpenClaw's 24/7 running capabilities ## How to build Freshbooks MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/codex) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/freshbooks/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Stripe](https://composio.dev/toolkits/stripe) - Stripe is a global online payments platform offering APIs for managing payments, customers, and subscriptions. 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However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Freshbooks and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with OpenClaw? Yes, you can. OpenClaw 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 Freshbooks tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Freshbooks while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Freshbooks 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 Freshbooks data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) ยท [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)