How to integrate Hub Planner MCP with Claude Agent SDK

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Introduction

This guide walks you through connecting Hub Planner to the Claude Agent SDK using the Composio tool router. By the end, you'll have a working Hub Planner agent that can show all upcoming project bookings for my team, log 8 hours timesheet for john doe, list all unassigned resources this month through natural language commands.

This guide will help you understand how to give your Claude Agent SDK agent real control over a Hub Planner account through Composio's Hub Planner MCP server.

Before we dive in, let's take a quick look at the key ideas and tools involved.

TL;DR

Here's what you'll learn:
  • Get and set up your Claude/Anthropic and Composio API keys
  • Install the necessary dependencies
  • Initialize Composio and create a Tool Router session for Hub Planner
  • Configure an AI agent that can use Hub Planner as a tool
  • Run a live chat session where you can ask the agent to perform Hub Planner operations

What is Claude Agent SDK?

The Claude Agent SDK is Anthropic's official framework for building AI agents powered by Claude. It provides a streamlined interface for creating agents with MCP tool support and conversation management.

Key features include:

  • Native MCP Support: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol servers
  • Permission Modes: Control tool execution permissions
  • Streaming Responses: Real-time response streaming for interactive applications
  • Context Manager: Clean async context management for sessions

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

The Hub Planner MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Hub Planner account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Hub Planner operations on your behalf.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Add Clients to ProjectTool to add clients to a project by project ID.
Add project custom field choicesAdd choices to a project custom field template of SELECT, RADIO, or CHECKBOX type.
Add Projects to GroupTool to add projects to a project group in Hub Planner.
Add Project TagsTool to add tags to a Hub Planner project.
Add Resource Custom Field ChoicesTool to add choices to a resource custom field template of SELECT, RADIO, or CHECKBOX type.
Add Resources to ProjectTool to add resources to a project by project ID.
Add Resources to Resource GroupTool to add resources to a resource group by group ID.
Add Resource TagsTool to add tags to a resource in Hub Planner.
Create Billing RateTool to create a new billing rate in Hub Planner.
Create BookingTool to create a new booking for a resource on a project in Hub Planner.
Create Booking CategoryTool to create a new booking category in Hub Planner.
Create ClientTool to create a new client in Hub Planner.
Create Cost CategoryTool to create a new project cost category in Hub Planner.
Create EventTool to create a new event in Hub Planner.
Create HolidayTool to create a new holiday in Hub Planner.
Create MilestoneTool to create a new milestone for a project in Hub Planner.
Create ProjectTool to create a new project in Hub Planner.
Create Project Custom Field TemplateTool to create a new project custom field template in Hub Planner.
Create Project GroupTool to create a new project group in Hub Planner.
Create Project TagTool to create a new project tag in Hub Planner.
Create ResourceTool to create a new resource in Hub Planner.
Create Resource Custom Field TemplateTool to create a new resource custom field template in Hub Planner.
Create Resource TagTool to create a new resource tag in Hub Planner.
Create Time EntryTool to create a new time entry for a resource on a project in Hub Planner.
Create VacationTool to create a new vacation request for a resource in Hub Planner.
Delete Billing RateTool to delete a specific billing rate by ID in Hub Planner.
Delete BookingTool to delete a specific booking by ID in Hub Planner.
Delete BookingsTool to delete multiple bookings by IDs, resource ID, or project ID.
Delete ClientTool to delete a specific client by ID in Hub Planner.
Delete Cost CategoryTool to delete a specific project cost category by ID in Hub Planner.
Delete EventTool to delete a specific event by ID in Hub Planner.
Delete HolidayTool to delete a specific holiday by ID in Hub Planner.
Delete MilestoneTool to delete a specific milestone by ID in Hub Planner.
Delete ProjectTool to delete a specific project by ID in Hub Planner.
Delete Project Custom Field TemplateTool to delete a project custom field template by its ID.
Delete Project GroupTool to delete a specific project group by ID in Hub Planner.
Delete ProjectsTool to delete multiple projects by their IDs in a single operation.
Delete Project TagTool to delete a specific project tag by ID in Hub Planner.
Delete ResourceTool to delete a specific resource by ID.
Delete Resource Custom Field TemplateTool to delete a specific resource custom field template by ID.
Delete resourcesTool to delete multiple resources by their IDs in a single operation.
Delete Resource TagTool to delete a specific resource tag by ID in Hub Planner.
Delete Time EntriesTool to delete multiple time entries by their IDs in a single operation.
Delete Time EntryTool to delete a specific time entry by ID in Hub Planner.
Delete VacationTool to delete a specific vacation by ID in Hub Planner.
Get Billing Rate by IDTool to retrieve a specific billing rate by ID from Hub Planner.
Get Booking by IDTool to retrieve a specific booking by ID from Hub Planner.
Get Booking Category by IDTool to retrieve a specific booking category by ID from Hub Planner.
Get Client by IDTool to retrieve a specific client by ID from Hub Planner.
Get Cost CategoryTool to retrieve a specific project cost category by ID from Hub Planner.
Get Event by IDTool to retrieve a specific event by ID from Hub Planner.
Get Holiday by IDTool to retrieve a specific holiday by ID from Hub Planner.
Get MilestoneTool to retrieve a specific milestone by ID from Hub Planner.
Get ProjectTool to retrieve a specific project by ID from Hub Planner.
Get Project Custom Field TemplateTool to retrieve a specific project custom field template by ID.
Get Project Custom Field TemplatesTool to retrieve all project custom field templates defined for your Hub Planner account.
Get Project GroupTool to retrieve a specific project group by ID from Hub Planner.
Get Project TagsTool to retrieve all tags associated with a specific Hub Planner project.
Get Resource by IDTool to retrieve a specific resource by ID from Hub Planner.
Get Resource Custom Field TemplateTool to retrieve a specific resource custom field template by ID from Hub Planner.
Get Resource Custom Field TemplatesTool to retrieve custom field templates defined for resources in your Hub Planner account.
Get Resource TagsTool to retrieve all tags associated with a specific resource from Hub Planner.
Get Time Entry by IDTool to retrieve a specific time entry by ID from Hub Planner.
Get Vacation by IDTool to retrieve a specific vacation by ID from Hub Planner.
List Billing RatesTool to retrieve all billing rates from Hub Planner.
List Booking CategoriesTool to retrieve all booking categories from Hub Planner.
List BookingsTool to retrieve all bookings from Hub Planner with pagination support.
List Category GroupsTool to get all category groups from Hub Planner.
List ClientsTool to get all clients from Hub Planner.
List Cost CategoriesTool to retrieve all project cost categories from Hub Planner.
List EventsTool to retrieve all events from Hub Planner.
List HolidaysTool to retrieve all public holidays from Hub Planner.
List Project GroupsTool to get all project groups from Hub Planner.
List Project ManagersTool to get all project managers from Hub Planner.
List ProjectsTool to retrieve all projects from Hub Planner.
List Project TagsTool to retrieve all project tags from Hub Planner.
List Resource GroupsTool to get all resource groups from Hub Planner.
List ResourcesTool to get all resources from Hub Planner.
List Resource TagsTool to get all resource tags from Hub Planner.
List Time EntriesTool to get all time entries from Hub Planner.
List Unassigned WorkTool to retrieve all unassigned work from Hub Planner.
List VacationsTool to retrieve all vacations from Hub Planner.
Patch BookingTool to partially update an existing booking in Hub Planner.
Patch VacationTool to partially update an existing vacation by ID in Hub Planner.
Remove Client From ProjectsTool to remove a client from one or more projects in Hub Planner.
Remove Project From GroupsTool to remove a project from one or more project groups in Hub Planner.
Remove Project TagTool to remove a tag from a Hub Planner project.
Remove Resource from ProjectsTool to remove a resource from one or more projects in Hub Planner.
Remove Resource TagTool to remove a tag from a resource.
Search Billing RatesTool to search billing rates in Hub Planner with filters.
Search Booking CategoriesTool to search booking categories in Hub Planner with filters.
Search BookingsTool to search bookings in Hub Planner with advanced filters.
Search ClientsTool to search clients with filters in Hub Planner.
Search Cost CategoriesTool to search project cost categories in Hub Planner with filters.
Search EventsTool to search events with filters in Hub Planner.
Search HolidaysTool to search holidays with filters in Hub Planner.
Search MilestonesTool to search milestones in Hub Planner with filters.
Search Project Custom FieldsTool to search project custom field templates by type, label, or required status.
Search ProjectsTool to search projects with filters in Hub Planner.
Search Resource Custom Field TemplatesTool to search resource custom field templates by type, label, or other properties.
Search resourcesTool to search for resources with various filters in Hub Planner.
Search Time EntriesTool to search time entries with filters in Hub Planner.
Search VacationsTool to search vacations in Hub Planner with advanced filters.
Set Project ManagersTool to set project managers for a Hub Planner project.
Update Billing RateTool to update an existing billing rate by ID in Hub Planner.
Update BookingTool to update an existing booking in Hub Planner by ID.
Update Booking CategoryTool to update an existing booking category by ID in Hub Planner.
Update ClientTool to update an existing client by ID in Hub Planner.
Update Cost CategoryTool to update an existing project cost category by ID in Hub Planner.
Update EventTool to update an existing event in Hub Planner by ID.
Update HolidayTool to update an existing holiday by ID in Hub Planner.
Update MilestoneTool to update an existing milestone by ID in Hub Planner.
Update Project Custom Field TemplateTool to update an existing project custom field template in Hub Planner.
Update Project GroupTool to update an existing project group by ID in Hub Planner.
Update Hub Planner projectsTool to update one or more projects in Hub Planner.
Update Project TagTool to update an existing project tag by ID in Hub Planner.
Update Resource Custom Field TemplateTool to update an existing resource custom field template in Hub Planner.
Update Resource GroupTool to update an existing resource group by ID in Hub Planner.
Update ResourcesTool to update one or more resources in Hub Planner.
Update Resource TagTool to update an existing resource tag by ID in Hub Planner.
Update Time EntryTool to update an existing time entry by ID in Hub Planner.
Update VacationTool to update an existing vacation by ID in Hub Planner.

What is the Composio tool router, and how does it fit here?

What is Tool Router?

Composio's Tool Router helps agents find the right tools for a task at runtime. You can plug in multiple toolkits (like Gmail, HubSpot, and GitHub), and the agent will identify the relevant app and action to complete multi-step workflows. This can reduce token usage and improve the reliability of tool calls. Read more here: Getting started with Tool Router

The tool router generates a secure MCP URL that your agents can access to perform actions.

How the Tool Router works

The Tool Router follows a three-phase workflow:

  1. Discovery: Searches for tools matching your task and returns relevant toolkits with their details.
  2. Authentication: Checks for active connections. If missing, creates an auth config and returns a connection URL via Auth Link.
  3. Execution: Executes the action using the authenticated connection.

Step-by-step Guide

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
  • Composio API Key and Claude/Anthropic API Key
  • Primary know-how of Claude Agents SDK
  • A Hub Planner account
  • Some knowledge of Python

Getting API Keys for Claude/Anthropic and Composio

Claude/Anthropic API Key
  • Go to the Anthropic Console and create an API key. You'll need credits to use the models.
  • Keep the API key safe.
Composio API Key
  • Log in to the Composio dashboard.
  • Navigate to your API settings and generate a new API key.
  • Store this key securely as you'll need it for authentication.

Install dependencies

pip install composio-anthropic claude-agent-sdk python-dotenv

Install the Composio SDK and the Claude Agents SDK.

What's happening:

  • composio-anthropic provides Composio integration for Anthropic
  • claude-agent-sdk is the core agent framework
  • python-dotenv loads environment variables

Set up environment variables

bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here
USER_ID=your_user_id_here
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_api_key_here

Create a .env file in your project root.

What's happening:

  • COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio
  • USER_ID identifies the user for session management
  • ANTHROPIC_API_KEY authenticates with Anthropic/Claude

Import dependencies

import asyncio
from claude_agent_sdk import ClaudeSDKClient, ClaudeAgentOptions
import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()
What's happening:
  • We're importing all necessary libraries including the Claude Agent SDK and Composio
  • The load_dotenv() function loads environment variables from your .env file
  • This setup prepares the foundation for connecting Claude with Hub Planner functionality

Create a Composio instance and Tool Router session

async def chat_with_remote_mcp():
    api_key = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
    if not api_key:
        raise RuntimeError("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set")

    composio = Composio(api_key=api_key)

    # Create Tool Router session for Hub Planner
    mcp_server = composio.create(
        user_id=os.getenv("USER_ID"),
        toolkits=["hub_planner"]
    )

    url = mcp_server.mcp.url

    if not url:
        raise ValueError("Session URL not found")
What's happening:
  • The function checks for the required COMPOSIO_API_KEY environment variable
  • We're creating a Composio instance using our API key
  • The create method creates a Tool Router session for Hub Planner
  • The returned url is the MCP server URL that your agent will use

Configure Claude Agent with MCP

# Configure remote MCP server for Claude
options = ClaudeAgentOptions(
    permission_mode="bypassPermissions",
    mcp_servers={
        "composio": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": url,
            "headers": {
                "x-api-key": os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
            }
        }
    },
    system_prompt="You are a helpful assistant with access to Hub Planner tools via Composio.",
    max_turns=10
)
What's happening:
  • We're configuring the Claude Agent options with the MCP server URL
  • permission_mode="bypassPermissions" allows the agent to execute operations without asking for permission each time
  • The system prompt instructs the agent that it has access to Hub Planner
  • max_turns=10 limits the conversation length to prevent excessive API usage

Create client and start chat loop

# Create client with context manager
async with ClaudeSDKClient(options=options) as client:
    print("\nChat started. Type 'exit' or 'quit' to end.\n")

    # Main chat loop
    while True:
        user_input = input("You: ").strip()
        if user_input.lower() in {"exit", "quit"}:
            print("Goodbye!")
            break

        # Send query
        await client.query(user_input)

        # Receive and print response
        print("Claude: ", end="", flush=True)
        async for message in client.receive_response():
            if hasattr(message, "content"):
                for block in message.content:
                    if hasattr(block, "text"):
                        print(block.text, end="", flush=True)
        print()
What's happening:
  • The Claude SDK client is created using the async context manager pattern
  • The agent processes each query and streams the response back in real-time
  • The chat loop continues until the user types 'exit' or 'quit'

Run the application

if __name__ == "__main__":
    asyncio.run(chat_with_remote_mcp())
What's happening:
  • This entry point runs the async chat_with_remote_mcp() function using asyncio.run()
  • The application will start, create the MCP connection, and begin the interactive chat session

Complete Code

Here's the complete code to get you started with Hub Planner and Claude Agent SDK:

import asyncio
from claude_agent_sdk import ClaudeSDKClient, ClaudeAgentOptions
import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

async def chat_with_remote_mcp():
    api_key = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
    if not api_key:
        raise RuntimeError("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set")

    composio = Composio(api_key=api_key)

    # Create Tool Router session for Hub Planner
    mcp_server = composio.create(
        user_id=os.getenv("USER_ID"),
        toolkits=["hub_planner"]
    )

    url = mcp_server.mcp.url

    if not url:
        raise ValueError("Session URL not found")

    # Configure remote MCP server for Claude
    options = ClaudeAgentOptions(
        permission_mode="bypassPermissions",
        mcp_servers={
            "composio": {
                "type": "http",
                "url": url,
                "headers": {
                    "x-api-key": os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
                }
            }
        },
        system_prompt="You are a helpful assistant with access to Hub Planner tools via Composio.",
        max_turns=10
    )

    # Create client with context manager
    async with ClaudeSDKClient(options=options) as client:
        print("\nChat started. Type 'exit' or 'quit' to end.\n")

        # Main chat loop
        while True:
            user_input = input("You: ").strip()
            if user_input.lower() in {"exit", "quit"}:
                print("Goodbye!")
                break

            # Send query
            await client.query(user_input)

            # Receive and print response
            print("Claude: ", end="", flush=True)
            async for message in client.receive_response():
                if hasattr(message, "content"):
                    for block in message.content:
                        if hasattr(block, "text"):
                            print(block.text, end="", flush=True)
            print()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    asyncio.run(chat_with_remote_mcp())

Conclusion

You've successfully built a Claude Agent SDK agent that can interact with Hub Planner through Composio's Tool Router.

Key features:

  • Native MCP support through Claude's agent framework
  • Streaming responses for real-time interaction
  • Permission bypass for smooth automated workflows
You can extend this by adding more toolkits, implementing custom business logic, or building a web interface around the agent.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Hub Planner MCP?

With a standalone Hub Planner MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Hub Planner tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Hub Planner and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Agent SDK?

Yes, you can. Claude Agent SDK 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 Hub Planner tools.

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

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

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