How to connect Imagekit io to Claude Cowork

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Introduction

Cowork is Anthropic's AI agent for knowledge work. Think of it as Claude Code for everything else. It works autonomously with your computer, local files, and applications to accomplish complex tasks.

This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your Imagekit io account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to move all event photos to new 2024 folder, delete outdated logo file from media library, create custom metadata field for copyright info, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

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Connecting Imagekit io to Claude Cowork

1. Open Customize

In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top.

Claude Desktop connectors screen with Add custom connector selected

2. Add the Composio MCP server

Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL:

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https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
Add custom connector dialog with Composio MCP server URL

3. Authorize in your browser

Click Connect. You'll be redirected to a browser window where you can authorize Composio to continue.

Composio authorization screen for Claude Cowork

4. Connect your Imagekit io account

Back in Cowork, ask the agent to connect to Imagekit io or give it any Imagekit io-related task.

For example, ask Cowork to:

  • "Move all event photos to new 2024 folder"
  • "Delete outdated logo file from media library"
  • "Create custom metadata field for copyright info"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

That's it. Composio's tools are now available in Cowork, and your Imagekit io account is ready to use.

What is Claude Cowork?

Claude Cowork is Anthropic's agent for general knowledge work. It can use your computer, files, and connected applications to complete longer-running tasks across your work tools.

With Composio Connect, Cowork can securely access apps like Imagekit io through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent.

What is the Imagekit io MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Imagekit io MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your ImageKit.io account. It provides structured and secure access to your media library, so your agent can perform actions like organizing folders, managing files, handling bulk operations, editing metadata, and cleaning up assets on your behalf.

  • Bulk file operations: Effortlessly move, copy, or update tags on multiple files at once to streamline large-scale asset management.
  • Folder organization and management: Ask your agent to create new folders for better asset structuring or delete old folders—including all their contents—when you need to tidy up.
  • Custom metadata control: Let your agent create or delete custom metadata fields, so your media assets stay rich with the information your workflows need.
  • File and version cleanup: Instruct the agent to permanently delete files or remove outdated file versions to keep your storage lean and organized.
  • Bulk job monitoring: Have your agent track the status of ongoing bulk jobs, like folder copies or moves, so you always know what’s happening behind the scenes.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Bulk Job StatusRetrieve the status of a bulk folder operation.
Bulk Move FilesTool to move multiple files in bulk.
Bulk Remove TagsTool to remove tags from multiple files in bulk.
Copy FolderInitiate an asynchronous bulk copy of a folder and all its contents to a new location.
Create Custom Metadata FieldCreate a new custom metadata field in ImageKit DAM.
Create FolderCreates a new folder in ImageKit.
Delete Custom Metadata FieldPermanently deletes a custom metadata field from ImageKit.
Delete FilePermanently deletes a file from ImageKit by its unique file ID.
Delete File VersionPermanently deletes a specific non-current file version from ImageKit.
Delete FolderPermanently delete a folder and all its contents from ImageKit Media Library.
Delete Multiple FilesPermanently delete multiple files from ImageKit media library in a single batch operation.
Get Upload Authentication ParametersTool to generate authentication parameters for client-side file uploads.
Get File DetailsTool to retrieve details of a specific file.
Get File MetadataTool to retrieve metadata of an uploaded file.
Get File Version DetailsTool to retrieve details of a specific file version.
Get UsageRetrieve ImageKit account usage metrics for a specified date range.
List and Search Media AssetsList and search media assets (files, folders, file-versions) in your ImageKit media library.
List Custom Metadata FieldsList all custom metadata fields defined in the ImageKit Media Library.
List File VersionsRetrieves all versions of a specific file in ImageKit.
Move FolderMove a folder from one location to another in your ImageKit media library.
Purge ImageKit CachePurge CDN and ImageKit internal caches for a specific URL or URL pattern.
Check purge cache statusTool to check the status of a cache purge request.
Rename FileRenames an existing file in the ImageKit media library.
Restore File VersionRestores a non-current file version to become the current version in ImageKit.
Update Custom Metadata FieldUpdates an existing custom metadata field's label or schema constraints in ImageKit DAM.
Update File DetailsUpdate file details in ImageKit media library.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Imagekit io MCP?

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

Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Cowork?

Yes, you can. Claude Cowork 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 Imagekit io tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Imagekit io while using Tool Router?

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

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