# How to integrate Graphhopper MCP with OpenClaw

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  "title": "How to integrate Graphhopper MCP with OpenClaw",
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  "toolkit_slug": "graphhopper",
  "framework": "OpenClaw",
  "framework_slug": "openclaw",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/graphhopper/framework/openclaw",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/graphhopper/framework/openclaw.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:14:45.265Z"
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## 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 Graphhopper with authentication management handled for you. You can execute actions on Graphhopper via your favorite OpenClaw interface (Telegram, WhatsApp, TUI, etc), whichever you prefer.

## Also integrate Graphhopper with

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

### How to install Graphhopper 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 Graphhopper 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 Graphhopper MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Graphhopper MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Graphhopper account. It provides structured and secure access to powerful routing, geocoding, and optimization services, so your agent can perform actions like planning routes, solving vehicle routing problems, geocoding addresses, and generating travel time isochrones on your behalf.
- Advanced route planning and optimization: Calculate complex routes for cars, bikes, or trucks using advanced parameters, waypoints, and custom profiles, all without manual map work.
- Batch distance and time calculations: Let your agent generate distance or time matrices for multiple origins and destinations, streamlining logistics and route optimization tasks.
- Geocoding and reverse geocoding: Convert between street addresses and GPS coordinates, or look up locations by latitude/longitude, making address management and mapping effortless.
- Isochrone map generation: Automatically create isochrone polygons to visualize areas reachable within a specific travel time or distance from any point—perfect for delivery zones, emergency planning, or site selection.
- Vehicle routing problem (VRP) solving: Offload complex fleet and logistics challenges to your agent, letting it assign deliveries, optimize routes, and minimize travel distances or costs using Graphhopper's VRP tools.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `GRAPHHOPPER_CLUSTER_POST` | Capacity Clustering | Tool to solve capacity clustering problem. Use when assigning a set of customers to clusters to minimize total distance synchronously. |
| `GRAPHHOPPER_GEOCODE_GET` | GraphHopper Geocoding | Tool to perform forward or reverse geocoding. Use when converting between textual addresses and latitude/longitude coordinates. |
| `GRAPHHOPPER_ISOCHRONE_GET` | Get Isochrone | Tool to compute isochrone polygons for a given point. Use when you need to determine areas reachable within time or distance constraints. |
| `GRAPHHOPPER_MATRIX_POST` | Calculate Matrix | Tool to calculate distance, time, or weight matrices via POST. Use when you have multiple origins/destinations or a symmetric point set and need a single batch request. |
| `GRAPHHOPPER_PROFILES_GET` | Get Custom Profiles | Tool to retrieve a list of all user-defined routing profiles. Use when you need to list custom profiles. |
| `GRAPHHOPPER_ROUTE_POST` | POST Route | Tool to calculate complex routes via POST /route. Use when you need advanced route planning with custom parameters. |
| `GRAPHHOPPER_UPLOAD_GPX_FILE` | Upload GPX File | Tool to upload a GPX file to a public file hosting endpoint. Returns a public URL which can be used where a 's3key' is required. |
| `GRAPHHOPPER_VRP_POST` | GraphHopper VRP POST | Tool to initiate VRP optimization. Use when you need to solve vehicle routing problems synchronously. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

The Graphhopper MCP server provides comprehensive access to Graphhopper operations through Composio. Once connected, you can perform all major Graphhopper actions directly from OpenClaw using natural language commands.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## Conclusion

### Conclusion
You've successfully integrated Graphhopper with OpenClaw using Composio plugin. Now interact with Graphhopper 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 Graphhopper 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 Graphhopper 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 Graphhopper MCP Agent with another framework

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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