# How to connect Remote retrieval to Claude Cowork ```json { "title": "How to connect Remote retrieval to Claude Cowork", "toolkit": "Remote retrieval", "toolkit_slug": "remote_retrieval", "framework": "Claude Cowork", "framework_slug": "claude-cowork", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/claude-cowork", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/claude-cowork.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:23:41.560Z" } ``` ## 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 Remote retrieval account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to show all pending laptop return orders, get company info for Acme Corp, validate your Remote Retrieval API key, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security. ## Also integrate Remote retrieval with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/claude-code) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/crew-ai) ## Connect Remote retrieval to Claude Cowork ### Connecting Remote retrieval 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 Remote retrieval through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent. ## What is the Remote retrieval MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Remote retrieval MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Remote retrieval account. It provides structured and secure access to your company’s equipment logistics, so your agent can perform actions like listing equipment return orders, validating API access, and fetching company details on your behalf. - Comprehensive order tracking and listing: Ask your agent to retrieve a paginated list of all equipment return orders, with optional filters for status or date to keep tabs on ongoing returns. - Company information retrieval: Let your agent pull detailed company information instantly, helping with audits, reporting, or support workflows. - API key validation automation: Have your agent confirm that your API key is valid before performing sensitive actions, ensuring secure and authorized access every time. - Status-based filtering of return orders: Easily filter and fetch orders by their current status (e.g., pending, completed) to streamline logistics reviews or escalation processes. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `REMOTE_RETRIEVAL_CREATE_ORDER` | Create Order | Tool to create IT asset retrieval orders for remote employees. Use when you need to schedule pickup of laptops, monitors, cell phones, or tablets from employees. Supports both return-to-company and recycle-with-data-destruction workflows. | | `REMOTE_RETRIEVAL_GET_ALL_ORDERS` | Get All Orders | Tool to retrieve a paginated list of all orders. Use when you need to list orders with optional filters like status or dates. Call after authentication. | | `REMOTE_RETRIEVAL_GET_COMPANY_DETAILS` | Get Company Details | Tool to retrieve detailed information for a company. Use after confirming a valid company_id. | | `REMOTE_RETRIEVAL_GET_DEVICE_PRICES` | Get Device Prices | Tool to retrieve real-time pricing data for all supported devices. Use when you need current prices for Laptop, Monitor (17-23 inch), Monitor_27 (24-27 inch), Tablet, or Cell Phone. | | `REMOTE_RETRIEVAL_GET_ORDER_DETAILS` | Get Order Details | Tool to retrieve specific order details by order ID. Use when you need detailed information about an order including employee info, company info, and shipment status (device_type, send_status, return_status). | | `REMOTE_RETRIEVAL_LIST_PENDING_ORDERS` | List Pending Orders | Tool to retrieve list of all pending orders. Use when you need to check orders awaiting payment completion. Results are paginated up to 25 per page. | | `REMOTE_RETRIEVAL_VALIDATE_USER` | RemoteRetrieval: Validate User | Tool to validate the provided API key. Use when you need to confirm the API key's validity. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Remote retrieval MCP server connects Claude Cowork to your Remote retrieval account through Composio. Once connected, Cowork can use the available Remote retrieval tools and triggers to complete tasks on your behalf. ## Complete Code None listed. ## How to build Remote retrieval MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/claude-code) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/remote_retrieval/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Ashby](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ashby) - Ashby is an applicant tracking system that handles job postings, candidate management, and hiring analytics. - [Async interview](https://composio.dev/toolkits/async_interview) - Async interview is an on-demand video interview platform for streamlined hiring. 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However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Remote retrieval 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 Remote retrieval tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Remote retrieval while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Remote retrieval 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 Remote retrieval data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)