# How to connect Pdf4me to Claude Cowork ```json { "title": "How to connect Pdf4me to Claude Cowork", "toolkit": "Pdf4me", "toolkit_slug": "pdf4me", "framework": "Claude Cowork", "framework_slug": "claude-cowork", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/claude-cowork", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/claude-cowork.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:21:34.030Z" } ``` ## 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 Pdf4me account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to convert a Word file to PDF format, transform a JPEG image into a PDF document, batch convert multiple Excel sheets to PDF, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security. ## Also integrate Pdf4me with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/claude-code) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/crew-ai) ## Connect Pdf4me to Claude Cowork ### Connecting Pdf4me 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 Pdf4me through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent. ## What is the Pdf4me MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Pdf4me MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Pdf4me account. It provides structured and secure access to document conversion, letting your agent automate tasks like transforming files, generating PDFs, and preparing documents for further processing—all without manual intervention. - Seamless document-to-PDF conversion: Instantly convert a wide variety of document and image formats to high-quality PDFs using natural language commands. - Batch processing automation: Let your agent handle multiple file conversions at once, streamlining workflows for reports, forms, and scanned images. - Workflow integration: Enable your agent to convert documents to PDF as part of larger automation chains, making it easy to prep files for storage, sharing, or e-signatures. - Base64 file transformation: Accept base64-encoded files from other sources and have your agent convert them to PDFs, ready for further use or archiving. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `PDF4ME_CONVERT_TO_PDF` | Convert to PDF | Tool to convert various document and image formats to PDF. Handles one file per call; multi-file PDFs require multiple calls followed by a separate merge step. Conversion permanently removes interactive form field editability — retain the original file as backup, and ensure all form fields are populated before converting. Use when you need to transform base64-encoded files into PDFs before further processing. | | `PDF4ME_EXTRACT_TEXT` | Extract Text from PDF | Tool to extract embedded text from text-based PDFs using PDF4me's ExtractResources endpoint. Use when you need to retrieve searchable text content from PDFs for analysis or processing. This tool does not perform OCR; for scanned or image-only PDFs, use OCR endpoints instead. | | `PDF4ME_FILL_PDF_FORM` | Fill PDF Form | Tool to fill PDF form fields programmatically using JSON or XML data. Use when you need to generate reports or populate forms from various data sources with mail merge functionality. Supports filling multiple documents from a list of data collection items. | | `PDF4ME_READ_BARCODES_FROM_IMAGE` | Read Barcodes from Image | Tool to read and extract barcode or QR code data from image files (JPG/PNG). Use when you need to decode barcodes from images for data extraction or verification. Supports various barcode types including QR codes, Code128, DataMatrix, and more. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Pdf4me MCP server connects Claude Cowork to your Pdf4me account through Composio. Once connected, Cowork can use the available Pdf4me tools and triggers to complete tasks on your behalf. ## Complete Code None listed. ## How to build Pdf4me MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/claude-code) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/pdf4me/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Google Drive](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive) - Google Drive is a cloud storage platform for uploading, sharing, and collaborating on files. It's perfect for keeping your documents accessible and organized across devices. - [Google Docs](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledocs) - Google Docs is a cloud-based word processor that enables document creation and real-time collaboration. Its seamless sharing and version history make team editing and content management a breeze. - [Google Super](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlesuper) - Google Super is an all-in-one suite combining Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Analytics, and more. It gives you a unified platform to manage your digital life, boosting productivity and organization. - [Affinda](https://composio.dev/toolkits/affinda) - Affinda is an AI-powered document processing platform that automates data extraction from resumes, invoices, and more. It streamlines document-heavy workflows by turning files into structured, actionable data. - [Agility cms](https://composio.dev/toolkits/agility_cms) - Agility CMS is a headless content management system for building and managing digital experiences across platforms. It lets teams update content quickly and deliver omnichannel experiences with ease. - [Algodocs](https://composio.dev/toolkits/algodocs) - Algodocs is an AI-powered platform that automates data extraction from business documents. It delivers fast, secure, and accurate processing without templates or manual training. - [Api2pdf](https://composio.dev/toolkits/api2pdf) - Api2Pdf is a REST API for generating PDFs from HTML, URLs, and documents using powerful engines like wkhtmltopdf and Headless Chrome. It streamlines document conversion and automation for developers and businesses. - [Aryn](https://composio.dev/toolkits/aryn) - Aryn is an AI-powered platform for parsing, extracting, and analyzing data from unstructured documents. Use it to automate document processing and unlock actionable insights from your files. - [Boldsign](https://composio.dev/toolkits/boldsign) - Boldsign is a digital eSignature platform for sending, signing, and tracking documents online. Organizations use it to automate agreements and manage legally binding workflows efficiently. - [Boloforms](https://composio.dev/toolkits/boloforms) - BoloForms is an eSignature platform built for small businesses, offering unlimited signatures, templates, and forms. It simplifies digital document signing and team collaboration at a predictable, fixed price. - [Box](https://composio.dev/toolkits/box) - Box is a cloud content management and file sharing platform for businesses. It helps teams securely store, organize, and collaborate on files from anywhere. - [Carbone](https://composio.dev/toolkits/carbone) - Carbone is a blazing-fast report generator that turns JSON data into PDFs, Word docs, spreadsheets, and more using flexible templates. It lets you automate document creation at scale with minimal code. - [Castingwords](https://composio.dev/toolkits/castingwords) - CastingWords is a transcription service specializing in human-powered, accurate transcripts via a simple API. Get seamless audio-to-text conversion for interviews, meetings, podcasts, and more. - [Cloudconvert](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudconvert) - CloudConvert is a powerful file conversion service supporting over 200 file formats. It streamlines converting, compressing, and managing documents, media, and more, all in one place. - [Cloudlayer](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudlayer) - Cloudlayer is a document and asset generation service for creating PDFs and images via API or SDKs. It lets you automate high-quality doc creation, saving dev time and reducing manual work. - [Cloudpress](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudpress) - Cloudpress is a content export tool for Google Docs and Notion. It automates publishing to your favorite Content Management Systems. - [Contentful graphql](https://composio.dev/toolkits/contentful_graphql) - Contentful graphql is a content delivery API that lets you access Contentful data using GraphQL queries. It gives you efficient, flexible ways to fetch and manage structured content for any digital project. - [Conversion tools](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools) - Conversion Tools is an online service for converting documents between formats such as PDF, Word, Excel, XML, and CSV. It lets you automate complex document workflows with just a few clicks. - [Convertapi](https://composio.dev/toolkits/convertapi) - ConvertAPI is a robust file conversion service for documents, images, and spreadsheets. It streamlines programmatic format changes and lets developers automate complex workflows with a single API. - [Craftmypdf](https://composio.dev/toolkits/craftmypdf) - CraftMyPDF is a web-based service for designing and generating PDFs with templates and live data. It streamlines document creation by automating personalized PDFs at scale. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Pdf4me MCP? With a standalone Pdf4me MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Pdf4me tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Pdf4me 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 Pdf4me tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Pdf4me while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Pdf4me 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 Pdf4me data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)