# How to connect Kraken io to Claude Cowork

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  "title": "How to connect Kraken io to Claude Cowork",
  "toolkit": "Kraken io",
  "toolkit_slug": "kraken_io",
  "framework": "Claude Cowork",
  "framework_slug": "claude-cowork",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/kraken_io/framework/claude-cowork",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/kraken_io/framework/claude-cowork.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:17:03.506Z"
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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 Kraken io account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to compress this product image from its URL, check your Kraken.io API quota usage, optimize image while keeping all EXIF data, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

## Also integrate Kraken io with

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

## Connect Kraken io to Claude Cowork

### Connecting Kraken 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.
2. Add the Composio MCP server
Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL:

```bash
https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
```

## 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 Kraken io through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent.

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

The Kraken 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 Kraken io account. It provides structured and secure access to your image optimization tools, so your agent can automatically compress images, resize or convert files, monitor account usage, and test optimizations without consuming real credits.
- Real-time image optimization by URL: Instantly compress, resize, or convert images hosted on public URLs—perfect for streamlining website performance or social media workflows.
- Quota and account status monitoring: Let your agent check your Kraken.io plan limits, remaining quota, and current account status before processing images, so you never hit a surprise limit.
- Metadata preservation during compression: Instruct your agent to optimize images while keeping essential EXIF and metadata intact, making sure important information stays with your files.
- Sandbox image upload and testing: Safely upload and optimize images in sandbox mode, allowing you to test settings and workflows without using up your actual credits.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `KRAKEN_IO_CHECK_USER_STATUS` | Check Kraken.io User Status | Tool to retrieve current Kraken.io account status and quota usage. Use when you need to verify plan limits and remaining quota before processing images. |
| `KRAKEN_IO_OPTIMIZE_IMAGE_URL` | Optimize Image by URL | Tool to optimize an image from a public URL. Use when you need to compress, resize, or convert an externally hosted image. Returns result immediately if 'wait' is true. |
| `KRAKEN_IO_PRESERVE_METADATA` | Preserve Image Metadata | Tool to preserve EXIF and other metadata during Kraken.io image optimization. Use when you need to maintain metadata while compressing images. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

The Kraken io MCP server connects Claude Cowork to your Kraken io account through Composio. Once connected, Cowork can use the available Kraken io tools and triggers to complete tasks on your behalf.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## How to build Kraken io MCP Agent with another framework

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Kraken io MCP?

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

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

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

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