# How to integrate Picnie MCP with Hermes ```json { "title": "How to integrate Picnie MCP with Hermes", "toolkit": "Picnie", "toolkit_slug": "picnie", "framework": "Hermes", "framework_slug": "hermes-agent", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/picnie/framework/hermes-agent", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/picnie/framework/hermes-agent.md", "updated_at": "2026-08-30T05:34:45.084Z" } ``` ## Introduction Hermes is a 24/7 autonomous agent that lives on your computer or server — it remembers what it learns and evolves as your usage grows. This guide explains the easiest and most robust way to connect your Picnie account to Hermes. You can do this through either Composio Connect CLI or Composio Connect MCP. For personal use we recommend the CLI, but you won't go wrong with MCP either. ## Also integrate Picnie with - [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/picnie/framework/chatgpt) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/picnie/framework/claude-cowork) ## TL;DR ### What is Composio Connect? Composio Connect is a consumer offering that lets anyone plug 1,000+ applications directly into their agent harness — including Hermes. It can: - Search and load tools from relevant toolkits on-demand, reducing context usage. - Chain multiple tools to accomplish complex workflows via a remote workbench, without excessive back-and-forth with the LLM. - Manage app authentication end-to-end with zero manual overhead. ## Connect Picnie to Hermes ### Integrating Picnie with Hermes ### Using Composio Connect CLI 1. Install the Composio CLI Run the install script directly, or paste https://composio.dev/hermes into your Hermes chat box to have it installed for you. ```bash curl -fsSL https://composio.dev/install | bash ``` ## 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. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Picnie MCP server provides comprehensive access to Picnie operations through Composio. Once connected, Hermes can perform all major Picnie actions on your behalf using natural language commands. ## Complete Code None listed. ## Conclusion ### Way Forward With Picnie connected, Hermes can now act on your behalf whenever it detects a relevant task or you ask it to. From here, you can extend Hermes further: - Connect more apps: Calendar, Slack, Notion, Linear, and hundreds of others are available through the same Composio Connect setup. Each new integration compounds what Hermes can do for you. - Build workflows across tools: Once multiple apps are connected, Hermes can chain actions together — turn an email into a calendar invite, a Slack message into a Linear ticket, or a meeting note into a follow-up draft. - Let it learn your patterns: The more you use Hermes, the better it gets at anticipating how you'd handle recurring tasks. Give it feedback on drafts and decisions, and it will adapt. If you run into trouble or want to share what you've built, join the [community](https://discord.com/invite/composio) or check out the [Docs](https://docs.composio.dev?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=hermes&utm_content=docs) for deeper configuration options. ## How to build Picnie MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/picnie/framework/chatgpt) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/picnie/framework/claude-cowork) ## Related Toolkits - [Figma](https://composio.dev/toolkits/figma) - Figma is a collaborative interface design tool for teams and individuals. It streamlines design workflows with real-time collaboration and easy sharing. - [Abyssale](https://composio.dev/toolkits/abyssale) - Abyssale is a creative automation platform for generating images, videos, GIFs, PDFs, and HTML5 content programmatically. It streamlines and scales visual content production for marketing, design, and operations teams. - [Alttext ai](https://composio.dev/toolkits/alttext_ai) - AltText.ai is a service that generates alt text for images automatically. It helps boost accessibility and SEO for your visual content. - [Are.na](https://composio.dev/toolkits/arena) - Are.na is a creative research platform for collecting images, links, notes, and ideas in channels. Use it to organize inspiration, build knowledge maps, and connect research across projects. - [Bannerbear](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bannerbear) - Bannerbear is an API-driven platform for generating images and videos automatically at scale. It helps businesses create custom graphics, social visuals, and marketing assets using powerful templates. - [Bannerbite](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bannerbite) - Bannerbite is a creative automation platform for generating images and videos from reusable projects and templates. 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It helps automate and enhance image workflows with powerful, developer-friendly tools. - [Cloudinary](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudinary) - Cloudinary is a cloud-based platform for managing, uploading, and transforming images and videos. It streamlines media workflows and delivers optimized assets globally. - [Contentdrips](https://composio.dev/toolkits/contentdrips) - Contentdrips is an asynchronous rendering API for branded graphics and carousels. It turns reusable templates into on-brand social visuals at scale. - [Creatomate](https://composio.dev/toolkits/creatomate) - Creatomate is an API for generating automated videos, images, GIFs, and reusable media templates. Use it to turn structured data into polished visual content at scale. - [Cults](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cults) - Cults is a digital marketplace for 3D printing models, connecting designers and makers. 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Instantly create hundreds of custom visuals using your data sources, like Google Sheets. - [Excalidraw MCP](https://composio.dev/toolkits/excalidraw_mcp) - Excalidraw MCP is a no-auth MCP server for creating hand-drawn style diagrams in Excalidraw. Use it to generate visual sketches with viewport camera control and fullscreen editing. - [Fal.ai](https://composio.dev/toolkits/fal_ai) - Fal.ai is a generative media platform offering 600+ AI models for images, video, voice, and audio. Developers use Fal.ai for fast, scalable access to cutting-edge generative AI tools. ## 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 Hermes? Yes, you can. Hermes 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. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)