# How to connect Placid to Claude Cowork ```json { "title": "How to connect Placid to Claude Cowork", "toolkit": "Placid", "toolkit_slug": "placid", "framework": "Claude Cowork", "framework_slug": "claude-cowork", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/claude-cowork", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/claude-cowork.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:22:11.363Z" } ``` ## 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 Placid account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to create a LinkedIn banner template for me, delete last week's event flyer template, list all PDF template collections in your account, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security. ## Also integrate Placid with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/claude-code) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/crew-ai) ## Connect Placid to Claude Cowork ### Connecting Placid 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 Placid through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent. ## What is the Placid MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Placid MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Placid account. It provides structured and secure access to your creative automation workspace, so your agent can perform actions like creating image templates, managing template collections, and deleting designs on your behalf. - Template creation and customization: Instantly generate new Placid templates with defined dimensions, tags, or custom metadata—perfect for automating banners, graphics, and more. - Template deletion and lifecycle management: Direct your agent to safely remove obsolete or unused templates by their unique IDs, keeping your workspace organized and clutter-free. - Collection retrieval and organization: Have your agent fetch and list all template collections, making it easy to browse, search, or group creative assets programmatically. - Automated workflow integration: Integrate template management into larger creative pipelines, allowing your agent to handle content operations without manual intervention. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `PLACID_CREATE_COLLECTION` | Create Collection | Tool to create a new template collection to group multiple templates. Use when organizing templates into collections with custom metadata. | | `PLACID_CREATE_TEMPLATE` | Create Template | Tool to create a new Placid template. Use when you need a template with specific dimensions and optional tags or custom metadata. Example: "Create a social-media banner." | | `PLACID_DELETE_COLLECTION` | Delete Collection | Tool to delete a template collection by its ID. Use after confirming the collection is no longer needed. Note: This does not delete the templates within the collection. | | `PLACID_DELETE_TEMPLATE` | Delete Template | Tool to delete a specific template identified by UUID. Use after confirming the template is no longer needed. | | `PLACID_GET_COLLECTION` | Get Collection | Tool to retrieve a single collection by its ID. Use when you need details about a specific collection including its title, custom data, and associated template UUIDs. | | `PLACID_GET_COLLECTIONS` | Get Collections | Tool to retrieve a list of all template collections. Use after authentication to paginate through your Placid collections. | | `PLACID_GET_TEMPLATE` | Get Template | Tool to retrieve a template by UUID. Returns template details including title, thumbnail, tags, and layers. | | `PLACID_LIST_NL_TEMPLATES` | List NL Templates | Tool to list all available templates via the Natural Language API. Use when you need to discover available templates for generating images. | | `PLACID_LIST_TEMPLATES` | List Templates | Tool to retrieve a list of templates from your project. Returns 20 items per page with cursor pagination. Use to browse templates, optionally filtered by collection or title. | | `PLACID_UPDATE_COLLECTION` | Update Collection | Tool to update an existing template collection. Use to modify title, custom_data, or manage templates (replace all, or incrementally add/remove specific templates). | | `PLACID_UPDATE_TEMPLATE` | Update Template | Tool to update an existing Placid template. Use when you need to modify the title, tags, or custom_data of a template. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Placid MCP server connects Claude Cowork to your Placid account through Composio. Once connected, Cowork can use the available Placid tools and triggers to complete tasks on your behalf. ## Complete Code None listed. ## How to build Placid MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/claude-code) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/placid/framework/crew-ai) ## 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. - [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. - [Canva](https://composio.dev/toolkits/canva) - Canva is a drag-and-drop design suite for creating professional graphics, presentations, and marketing materials. It makes it easy for anyone to design with beautiful templates and a vast library of elements. - [Claid ai](https://composio.dev/toolkits/claid_ai) - Claid.ai delivers AI-driven image editing APIs for tasks like background removal, upscaling, and color correction. 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. - [Cults](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cults) - Cults is a digital marketplace for 3D printing models, connecting designers and makers. It lets creators share, sell, and discover a huge variety of printable designs easily. - [DeepImage](https://composio.dev/toolkits/deepimage) - DeepImage is an AI-powered image enhancer and upscaler. Get higher-quality images with just a few clicks. - [Dreamstudio](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dreamstudio) - DreamStudio is Stability AI’s platform for generating and editing images with AI. It lets you easily turn ideas into stunning visuals, fast. - [Dynapictures](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dynapictures) - Dynapictures is a cloud-based platform for generating personalized images at scale. Instantly create hundreds of custom visuals using your data sources, like Google Sheets. - [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. - [Gamma](https://composio.dev/toolkits/gamma) - Gamma is an AI-powered platform for making beautiful, interactive presentations and documents. It lets anyone create and share engaging decks with minimal effort. - [Html to image](https://composio.dev/toolkits/html_to_image) - Html to image converts HTML and CSS into images or captures web page screenshots. Instantly generate visuals from code or web content—no manual screenshots needed. - [Imagior](https://composio.dev/toolkits/imagior) - Imagior is an AI-powered image generation platform that lets you create and customize images using dynamic templates and APIs. Perfect for businesses and creators needing fast, scalable visuals without design hassle. - [Imejis io](https://composio.dev/toolkits/imejis_io) - Imejis io is an API-based image generation platform with powerful customization and template support. It lets you create and modify images in seconds, no manual design work required. - [Imgix](https://composio.dev/toolkits/imgix) - Imgix is a real-time image processing and delivery service for developers. It helps you optimize, transform, and deliver images efficiently at any scale. - [Kraken io](https://composio.dev/toolkits/kraken_io) - Kraken.io is an image optimization and compression platform. It helps you shrink image file sizes while keeping visual quality intact. - [Logo dev](https://composio.dev/toolkits/logo_dev) - Logo.dev is an API and database for high-resolution company logos and brand metadata. Instantly fetch official logos from any domain without scraping or manual searching. - [Miro](https://composio.dev/toolkits/miro) - Miro is a collaborative online whiteboard platform for teams to brainstorm, design, and manage projects visually. It streamlines teamwork by enabling real-time idea sharing, diagramming, and workflow planning in a single space. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Placid MCP? With a standalone Placid MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Placid tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Placid 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 Placid tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Placid while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Placid 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 Placid data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)