# How to integrate Giphy MCP with Claude Code ```json { "title": "How to integrate Giphy MCP with Claude Code", "toolkit": "Giphy", "toolkit_slug": "giphy", "framework": "Claude Code", "framework_slug": "claude-code", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/claude-code", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/claude-code.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:12:59.307Z" } ``` ## Introduction Manage your Giphy directly from Claude Code with zero worries about OAuth hassles, API-breaking issues, or reliability and security concerns. You can do this in two different ways: - Via [Composio Connect](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_connect&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code) - Direct and easiest approach - Via [Composio SDK](https://docs.composio.dev/docs?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_sdk) - Programmatic approach with more control ## Also integrate Giphy with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/crew-ai) ## TL;DR - Only one MCP URL to connect multiple apps with Claude Code with zero auth hassles. - 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 Giphy to Claude Code ### Connecting Giphy to Claude Code using Composio 1. Add the Composio MCP to Claude ```bash claude mcp add --scope user --transport http composio https://connect.composio.dev/mcp ``` ## What is Claude Code? Claude Code is Anthropic's command line developer tool that lets you use Claude directly inside your terminal. Instead of switching between your editor, browser, and chat, you can stay in your project folder and ask Claude to help you build, debug, refactor, and understand code right where you're working. Key features include: - Terminal-Native Experience: Work with Claude directly in your command line without switching contexts - MCP Support: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol servers to extend Claude's capabilities - Project Context: Claude understands your project structure and can read, write, and modify files - Interactive Development: Ask questions, debug code, and get help in real-time while coding - Multi-Platform: Works on macOS, Linux, WSL, and Windows ## What is the Giphy MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Giphy MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Giphy account. It provides structured and secure access to the world’s largest GIF and sticker library, so your agent can search for GIFs, fetch trending categories, retrieve GIF metadata, and even track analytics on user interactions automatically. - GIF and sticker search and retrieval: Instantly have your agent fetch GIFs and stickers by ID, category, or emoji for any topic or mood you need. - Browse trending categories and curated content: Let your agent pull the latest GIF categories and browse curated collections to suggest the perfect GIF for any occasion. - Access detailed GIF and sticker metadata: Retrieve comprehensive information about specific GIFs, stickers, or even groups of items by their unique IDs. - Emoji and sticker variation discovery: Explore emoji GIFs and their creative variations, making it easy to add fun reactions or flair to your app or chat. - User interaction analytics logging: Track and register when users view, click, or share GIFs, enabling smarter personalization and reporting within your workflows. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `GIPHY_ACTION_REGISTER` | Giphy Analytics Register | Tool to register user interactions (view, click, send) with a GIF for analytics. Use when you have the analytics payload, timestamp, and user ID to record the event. | | `GIPHY_CATEGORIES` | GIPHY Categories | Tool to fetch a list of GIF categories on GIPHY. Use when you need to browse available categories before selecting one. | | `GIPHY_CATEGORY_BY_ID` | GIPHY: Get Category by ID | Tool to fetch metadata for a GIF category by its unique ID. Use when you need details for a specific category identifier. | | `GIPHY_CATEGORY_GIFS` | GIPHY: Category GIFs | Tool to fetch GIFs associated with a specific GIF category. Use after retrieving category_id from the categories endpoint to get curated GIFs. | | `GIPHY_EMOJI` | GIPHY Emoji | Tool to fetch GIPHY emoji GIF objects. Use when you need a paginated list of GIPHY emojis. | | `GIPHY_EMOJI_VARIATIONS` | Emoji Variations | Tool to fetch variations for a specific emoji. Use when you have an emoji's GIF ID and want its variations. | | `GIPHY_GET_CONTENT_BY_ID` | Get Content by ID | Tool to fetch content metadata by its unique ID. Generalizes the Get GIF by ID endpoint for all content types (GIFs, Stickers, and Clips). | | `GIPHY_GET_CONTENT_BY_IDS` | Get Content by IDs | Tool to fetch metadata for multiple pieces of content (GIFs, Stickers, or Clips) by their IDs. Use when you need information on up to 100 known content IDs across any GIPHY content type. | | `GIPHY_GET_RANDOM_ID` | Giphy Get Random ID | Tool to generate a unique random ID from Giphy. Use when you need to create a unique identifier for a new user that can be used with other Giphy endpoints to personalize API responses. | | `GIPHY_RANDOM_GIF` | Giphy Random GIF | Tool to fetch a random GIF from Giphy. Use when you need a single random GIF, optionally filtered by tag or rating. Example: 'Get a random cat GIF rated G.' | | `GIPHY_RANDOM_STICKER` | Giphy Random Sticker | Tool to fetch a single random sticker. Use when you need a random sticker, optionally filtered by tag or rating. | | `GIPHY_SEARCH_CHANNELS` | GIPHY: Search Channels | Tool to search for GIPHY channels by query term. Use when you need to find channels matching a specific topic or keyword. | | `GIPHY_SEARCH_GIFS` | GIPHY: Search GIFs | Tool to search GIPHY's GIF library. Use when you need to find GIFs by keyword or phrase. | | `GIPHY_SEARCH_STICKERS` | GIPHY: Search Stickers | Tool to search GIPHY's sticker library. Use when you need to find stickers by keyword or phrase. | | `GIPHY_TAG_RANDOM` | GIPHY: Random Tag | Tool to fetch a single random tag from Giphy. Use when you need a random search term tag, optionally filtered by a query term. | | `GIPHY_TAG_RELATED` | Get Related Tags | Tool to fetch tags related to a specified tag. Use when you want to find semantically related tags for improved search suggestion. | | `GIPHY_TAG_SEARCH` | GIPHY: Tag Search | Tool to search GIPHY's tag library for autocomplete suggestions. Use when you need to generate tag suggestions for a user query. | | `GIPHY_TAG_TRENDING` | GIPHY Trending Tags | Tool to fetch the most popular search terms (tags) on GIPHY. Use when you need trending tags for content discovery. | | `GIPHY_TRANSLATE_GIF` | GIPHY Translate GIF | Tool to translate a term or phrase into a single GIF using GIPHY's special algorithm. Use when you need to convert words into the perfect GIF representation. | | `GIPHY_TRANSLATE_STICKER` | GIPHY Translate Sticker | Tool to translate a term or phrase into a single sticker using GIPHY’s translation algorithm. Use after confirming the exact phrase to visualize as a sticker. | | `GIPHY_TRENDING_GIFS` | GIPHY Trending GIFs | Tool to fetch trending GIFs from GIPHY. Use when you need the most relevant and engaging GIFs currently trending. | | `GIPHY_TRENDING_STICKERS` | Get Trending Stickers | Tool to fetch trending stickers. Use when you need the most relevant and engaging sticker GIFs currently trending. | | `GIPHY_UPLOAD_GIF` | Giphy Upload GIF | Tool to upload a GIF or video file to GIPHY. Use when you need to create a new GIPHY entry from a local file or public URL. Requires developer API key and supports optional metadata. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Giphy MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects Claude Code (and other AI assistants like Claude and Cursor) directly to your Giphy account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Giphy operations on your behalf. 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: - Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account - Composio API Key - A Giphy account - Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript ### 1. Install Claude Code To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods based on your operating system: ```bash # macOS, Linux, WSL curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash # Windows PowerShell irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex # Windows CMD curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd ``` ### 2. Set up Claude Code Open a terminal, go to your project folder, and start Claude Code: - Claude Code will open in your terminal - Follow the prompts to sign in with your Anthropic account - Complete the authentication flow - Once authenticated, you can start using Claude Code ```bash cd your-project-folder claude ``` ### 3. Set up environment variables Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables: - COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio (get it from [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=api_key&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code)) - USER_ID identifies the user for session management (use any unique identifier) ```bash COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here USER_ID=your_user_id_here ``` ### 4. Install Composio library No description provided. ```python pip install composio-core python-dotenv ``` ```typescript npm install @composio/core dotenv ``` ### 5. Generate Composio MCP URL No description provided. ```python import os from composio import Composio from dotenv import load_dotenv load_dotenv() COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY") USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID") composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY) composio_session = composio_client.create( user_id=USER_ID, toolkits=["giphy"], ) COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}") print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:") print(f'claude mcp add --transport http giphy-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"') ``` ```typescript import 'dotenv/config'; import { Composio } from '@composio/core'; 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 composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY }); const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, { toolkits: ['giphy'], }); const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url; console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`); console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`); console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http giphy-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`); ``` ### 6. Run the script and copy the MCP URL No description provided. ```python python generate_mcp_url.py ``` ```typescript node --loader ts-node/esm generate_mcp_url.ts # or if using tsx tsx generate_mcp_url.ts ``` ### 7. Add Giphy MCP to Claude Code In your terminal, add the MCP server using the command from the previous step. The command format is: - claude mcp add registers a new MCP server with Claude Code - --transport http specifies that this is an HTTP-based MCP server - The server name (giphy-composio) is how you'll reference it - The URL points to your Composio Tool Router session - --headers includes your Composio API key for authentication After running the command, close the current Claude Code session and start a new one for the changes to take effect. ```bash claude mcp add --transport http giphy-composio "YOUR_MCP_URL_HERE" --headers "X-API-Key:YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY" # Then restart Claude Code exit claude ``` ### 8. Verify the installation Check that your Giphy MCP server is properly configured. - This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code - You should see your giphy-composio entry in the list - This confirms that Claude Code can now access Giphy tools If everything is wired up, you should see your giphy-composio entry listed: ```bash claude mcp list ``` ### 9. Authenticate Giphy The first time you try to use Giphy tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate. - Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Giphy - It will show you an authentication link - Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it) - Complete the Giphy authorization flow - Return to the terminal and start using Giphy through Claude Code Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Giphy operations in natural language. For example: - "Find trending cat GIFs for today" - "Get sticker variations for smile emoji" - "List GIFs in the 'reactions' category" ## Complete Code ```python import os from composio import Composio from dotenv import load_dotenv load_dotenv() COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY") USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID") composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY) composio_session = composio_client.create( user_id=USER_ID, toolkits=["giphy"], ) COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}") print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:") print(f'claude mcp add --transport http giphy-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"') ``` ```typescript import 'dotenv/config'; import { Composio } from '@composio/core'; 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 composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY }); const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, { toolkits: ['giphy'], }); const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url; console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`); console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`); console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http giphy-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`); ``` ## Conclusion You've successfully integrated Giphy with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Giphy directly from your terminal using natural language commands. Key features of this setup: - Terminal-native experience without switching contexts - Natural language commands for Giphy operations - Secure authentication through Composio's managed MCP - Tool Router for dynamic tool discovery and execution Next steps: - Try asking Claude Code to perform various Giphy operations - Add more toolkits to your Tool Router session for multi-app workflows - Integrate this setup into your development workflow for increased productivity You can extend this by adding more toolkits, implementing custom workflows, or building automation scripts that leverage Claude Code's capabilities. ## How to build Giphy MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/giphy/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Youtube](https://composio.dev/toolkits/youtube) - YouTube is a leading video-sharing platform for uploading, streaming, and discovering content. It empowers creators and businesses to reach global audiences and monetize their work. - [Amara](https://composio.dev/toolkits/amara) - Amara is a collaborative platform for creating and managing subtitles and captions for videos. It helps make content accessible and multilingual for global audiences. - [Cats](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cats) - Cats is an API with a huge library of cat images, breed data, and cat facts. It makes finding adorable cat photos and trivia effortless for your apps and users. - [Chatfai](https://composio.dev/toolkits/chatfai) - Chatfai is an AI platform that lets users talk to AI versions of fictional characters from books, movies, and games. It offers an engaging, interactive experience for fans to chat, roleplay, and explore creative dialogues. - [Cincopa](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cincopa) - Cincopa is a multimedia platform for uploading, managing, and customizing videos, images, and audio. 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It enables fast, natural audio generation from any text. - [Epic games](https://composio.dev/toolkits/epic_games) - Epic Games is a leading video game publisher and digital storefront, known for Fortnite and Unreal Engine. It lets gamers access, manage, and purchase games all in one place. - [Fal.ai](https://composio.dev/toolkits/fal_ai) - Fal.ai is a generative media platform offering 600+ AI models for images, video, voice, and audio. Developers use Fal.ai for fast, scalable access to cutting-edge generative AI tools. - [Headout](https://composio.dev/toolkits/headout) - Headout is a global platform for booking travel experiences, tours, and entertainment. It helps users discover and secure activities at top destinations, all in one place. - [Imagekit io](https://composio.dev/toolkits/imagekit_io) - ImageKit.io is a cloud-based media management platform for image and video delivery. 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It keeps your inbox organized and makes communication fast and reliable. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Giphy MCP? With a standalone Giphy MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Giphy tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Giphy and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Code? Yes, you can. Claude Code 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 Giphy tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Giphy while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Giphy 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 Giphy data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)