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How to connect Pdfless to Claude

Connect Claude Web, Desktop and Cowork to Pdfless MCP. Show me available pdf templates, list invoice templates for your business, and more using natural language, with authentication handled for you.

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Introduction

Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant, available on the web, in the desktop app, and on mobile. Cowork is its agent for knowledge work, and it runs on all of those surfaces too. Connected to your apps, Claude can work with your files and services to accomplish complex tasks on your behalf.

This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your Pdfless account to Claude via Composio Connect, enabling it to show me available PDF templates, list invoice templates for your business, find resume templates I can use, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

Setup is the same on Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork, and you only need to do it once. The connector is tied to your account, so it's available in all three.

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Connecting Pdfless to Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork

Two ways to add the Composio connector. Pick whichever you prefer.

1. Add with one click

Click the button. Claude opens with the Composio connector filled in. Click Add, then go to step 2.

Add to Claude

Add manually

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

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

2. 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 Web, Desktop, and Cowork

3. Connect your Pdfless account

Back in Claude, ask it to connect to Pdfless or give it any Pdfless-related task.

For example, ask Claude to:

  • "Show me available PDF templates"
  • "List invoice templates for your business"
  • "Find resume templates I can use"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

That's it. Composio's tools are now available in Claude, and your Pdfless account is ready to use.

What is the Pdfless Claude Connector, and what's possible with it?

The Pdfless MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Pdfless account. It provides structured and secure access to your Pdfless document templates and PDF generation workflows, so your agent can perform actions like discovering templates, previewing options, and preparing high-quality documents on your behalf.

  • Template discovery and listing: Instantly fetch and review all available HTML/CSS document templates in your Pdfless account for rapid document generation.
  • Template selection for document creation: Let your agent intelligently choose the best template for your data or use case, streamlining the PDF creation process.
  • Automated workflow integration: Seamlessly integrate Pdfless templates into broader automation flows, letting your agent connect data sources and trigger document creation.
  • Consistent document generation: Ensure every PDF generated by your agent follows your chosen branding and formatting standards by leveraging reusable templates.

Troubleshooting

1. Why does Claude not use the Composio connector for Pdfless?

The connector can show as connected, but Claude must use it in each Pdfless conversation.

  • Click + at the lower left of the chat, or type /.
  • Hover Connectors.
  • Turn on Composio.
  • Ask Claude to connect to Pdfless again.

2. Why does Claude show an MCP server error before Pdfless connects?

Claude can show Couldn't reach the MCP server or Authorization with the MCP server failed when you add the connector for Pdfless.

  • Check that the connector URL is https://connect.composio.dev/mcp.
  • Connectors run from Anthropic's cloud, so your device network is usually not the problem.
  • Add the connector again from Customize > Connectors, then ask Claude to connect Pdfless.
  • If it fails again, send the error and the ofid_ reference id to support@composio.dev.

3. Why does the Pdfless authorization link not work?

The Composio connector is one server. Your Pdfless account connects separately when Claude asks for it.

  • If the browser does not open, or the link expires, ask Claude to retry the Pdfless connection.
  • Composio creates a fresh Pdfless authorization link.
  • Open that link in your browser and finish the Pdfless sign-in.

4. Why do Pdfless actions fail after they worked before?

The Pdfless connection can expire or lose permission.

  • Ask Claude to inspect the Pdfless connection.
  • If the connection is unhealthy, disconnect it when Claude prompts you.
  • Reconnect the Pdfless account and retry the action.
  • If Claude shows a permission prompt, approve it before Claude changes data in Pdfless.
  • If the action still fails with a permission error, check that the connected account has that permission in Pdfless itself.

5. How do I switch to a different Pdfless account?

Claude can manage the Pdfless connection for you.

  • Ask Claude to disconnect or delete the current Pdfless account.
  • Ask Claude to connect Pdfless again.
  • Open the new Composio authorization link for Pdfless.
  • Sign in with the other Pdfless account in the browser.
  • After the account connects, ask Claude to retry the Pdfless task.

6. Why is my Pdfless connection missing in Claude Desktop or on a Team plan?

The connector belongs to your Claude account, so your Pdfless connection works in Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork.

  • In Claude Desktop, open Customize > Connectors.
  • Next to Composio, click ⋮ and click Clear cache.
  • If Pdfless tools still do not appear, click ⋮, disconnect, remove the connector, and add it again.
  • On Team or Enterprise, an Owner or Primary Owner must enable the connector before you can connect Pdfless.
TOOLS

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Every Pdfless action and event your agent gets out of the box.

Get Workspace

Get workspace details and information.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

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 Pdfless tools.

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Pdfless 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.

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 Pdfless data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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