# How to connect Readwise Reader to Claude Cowork

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  "title": "How to connect Readwise Reader to Claude Cowork",
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  "toolkit_slug": "readwise_reader",
  "framework": "Claude Cowork",
  "framework_slug": "claude-cowork",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/readwise_reader/framework/claude-cowork",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/readwise_reader/framework/claude-cowork.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-08-10T12:34:43.231Z"
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## 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 Readwise Reader account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to save research article to Reader inbox, list unread documents tagged machine learning, archive finished documents in Reader library, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

## Also integrate Readwise Reader with

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/readwise_reader/framework/chatgpt)

## Connect Readwise Reader to Claude Cowork

### Connecting Readwise Reader 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 Readwise Reader through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent.

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

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

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `READWISE_READER_BULK_UPDATE_DOCUMENTS` | Bulk Update Documents | Partially update up to 50 Reader documents in one request and return a success or error result for every document. |
| `READWISE_READER_DELETE_DOCUMENT` | Delete Document | Permanently delete one Reader document by its ID. |
| `READWISE_READER_LIST_DOCUMENTS` | List Documents | List, filter, incrementally sync, or fetch a specific Reader document. Returns one page and a cursor for the next page. |
| `READWISE_READER_LIST_TAGS` | List Tags | List tags in the connected Reader library, returning one page and a cursor for the next page. |
| `READWISE_READER_SAVE_DOCUMENT` | Save Document | Save a URL or supplied HTML as a document in the connected Reader library, with optional metadata, location, and tags. Returns the Reader document ID needed by update and delete tools. |
| `READWISE_READER_UPDATE_DOCUMENT` | Update Document | Partially update supported fields on one Reader document by ID; omitted fields remain unchanged. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

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

## Complete Code

None listed.

## How to build Readwise Reader MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/readwise_reader/framework/chatgpt)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Readwise Reader MCP?

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

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

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

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