# How to integrate IBM X-Force Exchange MCP with Hermes ```json { "title": "How to integrate IBM X-Force Exchange MCP with Hermes", "toolkit": "IBM X-Force Exchange", "toolkit_slug": "ibm_x_force_exchange", "framework": "Hermes", "framework_slug": "hermes-agent", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/hermes-agent", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/hermes-agent.md", "updated_at": "2026-03-29T06:38:05.210Z" } ``` ## Introduction Hermes is a 24/7 autonomous agent that lives on your computer or server — it remembers what it learns and evolves as your usage grows. This guide explains the easiest and most robust way to connect your IBM X-Force Exchange account to Hermes. You can do this through either Composio Connect CLI or Composio Connect MCP. For personal use we recommend the CLI, but you won't go wrong with MCP either. ## Also integrate IBM X-Force Exchange with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/openclaw) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/crew-ai) ## TL;DR ### What is Composio Connect? Composio Connect is a consumer offering that lets anyone plug 1,000+ applications directly into their agent harness — including Hermes. It can: - Search and load tools from relevant toolkits on-demand, reducing context usage. - Chain multiple tools to accomplish complex workflows via a remote workbench, without excessive back-and-forth with the LLM. - Manage app authentication end-to-end with zero manual overhead. ## Connect IBM X-Force Exchange to Hermes ### Integrating IBM X-Force Exchange with Hermes ### Using Composio Connect CLI 1. Install the Composio CLI Run the install script directly, or paste https://composio.dev/hermes into your Hermes chat box to have it installed for you. ```bash curl -fsSL https://composio.dev/install | bash ``` ## What is the IBM X-Force Exchange MCP server, and what's possible with it? The IBM X-Force Exchange MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your IBM X-Force Exchange account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform IBM X-Force Exchange operations on your behalf. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `IBM_X_FORCE_EXCHANGE_GET_CASEFILES_PUBLIC` | Get Latest Public Collections | Tool to retrieve latest public Collections from IBM X-Force Exchange. Use when you need to access publicly available collections without pagination. For fetching all public collections, consider using the paginated endpoint instead. | | `IBM_X_FORCE_EXCHANGE_GET_CASEFILES_PUBLIC_PAGINATED` | Get Public Collections Paginated | Tool to retrieve all public Collections using pagination from IBM X-Force Exchange. Use when you need to access publicly available collections with pagination support. Returns a list of publicly accessible case files with pagination metadata. | | `IBM_X_FORCE_EXCHANGE_GET_IPR_CATEGORIES` | Get IPR Category List | Tool to retrieve the complete list of IP reputation categories from IBM X-Force Exchange. Use when you need to understand available IPR classification categories used by XFE. | | `IBM_X_FORCE_EXCHANGE_GET_URL_CATEGORIES` | Get URL Category List | Tool to retrieve the complete list of URL categories from IBM X-Force Exchange. Use when you need to understand available URL classification categories used by XFE. | | `IBM_X_FORCE_EXCHANGE_GET_USER_PROFILE_INFORMATION` | Get User Profile Information | Tool to retrieve authenticated user's profile information from IBM X-Force Exchange. Use when you need to access user account details, membership statistics, or integration configurations. | | `IBM_X_FORCE_EXCHANGE_GET_CURRENT_API_VERSION` | Get Current API Version | Tool to retrieve current running API version information from IBM X-Force Exchange. Use when you need to check the API version, build number, or creation date. | | `IBM_X_FORCE_EXCHANGE_GENERATE_API_KEY_AND_PASSWORD` | Generate API Key and Password | Tool to generate a new API key and password pair for IBM X-Force Exchange authentication. Use when you need to create new credentials for API access. The generated credentials do not expire and can be used with Basic Authentication. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The IBM X-Force Exchange MCP server provides comprehensive access to IBM X-Force Exchange operations through Composio. Once connected, Hermes can perform all major IBM X-Force Exchange actions on your behalf using natural language commands. ## Complete Code None listed. ## Conclusion ### Way Forward With IBM X-Force Exchange connected, Hermes can now act on your behalf whenever it detects a relevant task or you ask it to. From here, you can extend Hermes further: - Connect more apps: Calendar, Slack, Notion, Linear, and hundreds of others are available through the same Composio Connect setup. Each new integration compounds what Hermes can do for you. - Build workflows across tools: Once multiple apps are connected, Hermes can chain actions together — turn an email into a calendar invite, a Slack message into a Linear ticket, or a meeting note into a follow-up draft. - Let it learn your patterns: The more you use Hermes, the better it gets at anticipating how you'd handle recurring tasks. Give it feedback on drafts and decisions, and it will adapt. If you run into trouble or want to share what you've built, join the [community](https://discord.com/invite/composio) or check out the [Docs](https://docs.composio.dev?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=hermes&utm_content=docs) for deeper configuration options. ## How to build IBM X-Force Exchange MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/openclaw) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ibm_x_force_exchange/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Firecrawl](https://composio.dev/toolkits/firecrawl) - Firecrawl automates large-scale web crawling and data extraction. 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However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from IBM X-Force Exchange and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Hermes? Yes, you can. Hermes 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 IBM X-Force Exchange tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for IBM X-Force Exchange while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which IBM X-Force Exchange 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 IBM X-Force Exchange data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)