# How to connect Picnie to Claude

```json
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  "title": "How to connect Picnie to Claude",
  "toolkit": "Picnie",
  "toolkit_slug": "picnie",
  "framework": "Claude Cowork",
  "framework_slug": "claude-cowork",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/picnie/framework/claude-cowork",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/picnie/framework/claude-cowork.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-08-30T05:34:45.084Z"
}
```

## 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 Picnie account to Claude via Composio Connect, enabling it to generate product hero image from template, convert receipts to searchable PDF with OCR, apply watermark and upload image asset, 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.

## Also integrate Picnie with

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/picnie/framework/chatgpt)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/picnie/framework/hermes-agent)

## Connect Picnie to Claude Cowork

### Connecting Picnie 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](https://claude.ai/customize/connectors?modal=add-custom-connector&connectorName=Composio&connectorUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.composio.dev%2Fmcp)
### Add manually
In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top.
Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL:

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

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

The Picnie MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Picnie account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Picnie operations on your behalf.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `PICNIE_ADD_IMAGE_METADATA` | Add Image Metadata | Write EXIF-style metadata into a public JPEG image URL. This creates a processed output and may consume Picnie credits; Picnie's metadata-key allowlist is not fully documented. |
| `PICNIE_ADD_IMAGE_WATERMARK` | Add Image Watermark | Overlay a public logo or image URL on a public background image while constraining the output to the required maximum width and height. This image-processing operation may consume Picnie credits. |
| `PICNIE_ADD_TEXT_WATERMARK` | Add Text Watermark | Overlay styled text on a public image URL. This image-processing operation may consume Picnie credits; supported Picnie font filenames are not fully documented. |
| `PICNIE_APPLY_IMAGE_FILTER` | Apply Image Filter | Apply one supported Picnie visual filter to a public image URL. This operation may consume Picnie credits. |
| `PICNIE_COMPRESS_IMAGE` | Compress Image | Compress a public image URL at a selected Picnie quality and optionally change its format. This operation may consume Picnie credits. |
| `PICNIE_CONVERT_IMAGE` | Convert Image | Convert a public image URL to WebP, JPEG, or PNG without asking the agent to choose a compression quality. This operation may consume Picnie credits. |
| `PICNIE_CREATE_IMAGE` | Create Image | Generate one image from a stored Picnie template and dynamic field replacements. This operation may consume Picnie credits. |
| `PICNIE_CREATE_IMAGE_COLLECTION` | Create Image Collection | Generate multiple images from a Picnie template group and shared replacements. This can consume multiple Picnie credits in one call. |
| `PICNIE_CREATE_PDF` | Create PDF | Generate a PDF from a stored Picnie template and dynamic field replacements. This operation may consume Picnie credits. |
| `PICNIE_CREATE_PROJECT` | Create Project | Create a persistent Picnie project for organizing generated and processed media. Picnie exposes no project deletion endpoint, so use this only when a new project is actually needed. |
| `PICNIE_CROP_IMAGE` | Crop Image | Crop a public image URL to fixed dimensions using horizontal and vertical origin alignment. This operation may consume Picnie credits. |
| `PICNIE_GET_IMAGE_METADATA` | Get Image Metadata | Read dimensions, file properties, and EXIF metadata from a public JPEG image URL. Picnie processing may consume credits even though this tool is read-only from the agent's perspective. |
| `PICNIE_GET_TEMPLATE` | Get Template | Get a Picnie template's complete layout and simplified dynamic fields for constructing generation replacements. |
| `PICNIE_LIST_PROJECTS` | List Projects | List all projects belonging to the connected Picnie account, including IDs needed by generation and processing tools. |
| `PICNIE_LIST_TEMPLATES` | List Templates | List templates available to the connected Picnie account so an agent can select inputs for image or PDF generation. |
| `PICNIE_REMOVE_IMAGE_BACKGROUND` | Remove Image Background | Use Picnie AI to remove the background from a public image URL. This operation may consume Picnie credits. |
| `PICNIE_RESIZE_IMAGE` | Resize Image | Resize a public image URL either to explicit pixel dimensions or by percentage. This operation may consume Picnie credits. |
| `PICNIE_TRANSCRIBE_IMAGE` | Transcribe Image | Extract text from a public image URL with Picnie OCR. This operation may consume Picnie credits; Picnie currently documents only Original for method and language. |
| `PICNIE_UPLOAD_ASSET` | Upload Asset | Upload an image file to the connected Picnie account's persistent media library and return its public URL. Supported formats, size limits, and deletion behavior are not documented. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Troubleshooting

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

The connector can show as connected, but Claude must use it in each Picnie conversation.
- Click + at the lower left of the chat, or type /.
- Hover Connectors.
- Turn on Composio.
- Ask Claude to connect to Picnie again.

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

Claude can show Couldn't reach the MCP server or Authorization with the MCP server failed when you add the connector for Picnie.
- 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 Picnie.
- If it fails again, send the error and the ofid_ reference id to support@composio.dev.

### 3. Why does the Picnie authorization link not work?

The Composio connector is one server. Your Picnie account connects separately when Claude asks for it.
- If the browser does not open, or the link expires, ask Claude to retry the Picnie connection.
- Composio creates a fresh Picnie authorization link.
- Open that link in your browser and finish the Picnie sign-in.

### 4. Why do Picnie actions fail after they worked before?

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

### 5. How do I switch to a different Picnie account?

Claude can manage the Picnie connection for you.
- Ask Claude to disconnect or delete the current Picnie account.
- Ask Claude to connect Picnie again.
- Open the new Composio authorization link for Picnie.
- Sign in with the other Picnie account in the browser.
- After the account connects, ask Claude to retry the Picnie task.

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

The connector belongs to your Claude account, so your Picnie connection works in Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork.
- In Claude Desktop, open Customize > Connectors.
- Next to Composio, click ⋮ and click Clear cache.
- If Picnie 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 Picnie.

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

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

## Complete Code

None listed.

## How to build Picnie MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/picnie/framework/chatgpt)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/picnie/framework/hermes-agent)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Picnie MCP?

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

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

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

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