# How to connect Retable to Claude Cowork

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  "title": "How to connect Retable to Claude Cowork",
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  "toolkit_slug": "retable",
  "framework": "Claude Cowork",
  "framework_slug": "claude-cowork",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/retable/framework/claude-cowork",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/retable/framework/claude-cowork.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-09-06T05:37:25.765Z"
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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 Retable account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to list all tables in Marketing workspace, create a new row in Campaigns, upload file to Campaigns table row 12, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

## Also integrate Retable with

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

## Connect Retable to Claude Cowork

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

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

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

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `RETABLE_ADD_COLUMNS` | Add Columns | Append one or more typed columns to a table and return the complete resulting column list. |
| `RETABLE_DELETE_COLUMNS` | Delete Columns | Permanently delete one or more columns and their cell data, then return the complete remaining column list. |
| `RETABLE_DELETE_ROWS` | Delete Rows | Permanently delete one or more rows from a table; missing row IDs are ignored and count as zero deletions. |
| `RETABLE_GET_ROWS` | Get Rows | Return all rows or up to 50 selected rows using stable column IDs or title-keyed fields. |
| `RETABLE_GET_TABLE` | Get Table | Get one table's metadata, column IDs and types, and views before reading or changing its data. |
| `RETABLE_INSERT_ROWS` | Insert Rows | Insert one or more rows into a table in one request and return the created rows with their IDs. |
| `RETABLE_LIST_PROJECT_TABLES` | List Project Tables | List tables in one Retable project with their IDs, columns, and parent workspace and project IDs. |
| `RETABLE_LIST_WORKSPACE_PROJECTS` | List Workspace Projects | List projects accessible in one workspace, including project IDs needed to discover tables. |
| `RETABLE_LIST_WORKSPACES` | List Workspaces | List workspaces visible to the connected Retable account, including each workspace ID needed to discover projects. |
| `RETABLE_SEARCH_ROWS` | Search Rows | Search a table for a value in a primary column and return matching rows from an optional starting offset. For text columns, Retable matches the full cell value rather than partial text. |
| `RETABLE_UPDATE_ROWS` | Update Rows | Update cells in one or more existing rows in one request and return the updated row IDs. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

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

## Complete Code

None listed.

## How to build Retable MCP Agent with another framework

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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