How to integrate Route4me MCP with Claude Code

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Introduction

Manage your Route4me directly from Claude Code with zero worries about OAuth hassles, API-breaking issues, or reliability and security concerns.

You can do this in two different ways:

  1. Via Composio Connect - Direct and easiest approach
  2. Via Composio SDK - Programmatic approach with more control

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Why use Composio?

  • Only one MCP URL to connect multiple apps with Claude Code with zero auth hassles.
  • Programmatic tool calling allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
  • Handling Large tool responses out of LLM context to minimize context rot.
  • Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 1000+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so LLMs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need.

Connecting Route4me to Claude Code using Composio

1. Add the Composio MCP to Claude

Terminal

2. Start Claude Code

bash
claude

3. Open your MCP list

bash
/mcp

4. Select Composio and click on Authenticate

Select Composio and click Authenticate

5. This will redirect you to the Composio OAuth page. Complete the flow by authorizing Composio and you're all set.

Composio OAuth authorization page
Composio authorization complete
Ask Claude to connect to your account and authenticate via the link

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Add Order Custom FieldTool to add a new custom field definition for orders.
Add Route NoteTool to add a note to a route or address destination.
Create AddressTool to add a new address to the address book.
Create Avoidance ZoneTool to create an avoidance zone with circular, rectangular, or polygon shape.
Create Location TypeTool to create a new location type in the address book.
Create Master RouteTool to create a new master route in Route4Me.
Create Custom Note TypeTool to create a new custom note type in Route4me.
Create Route OptimizationTool to create a new route optimization in Route4Me.
Create Optimization ProfileTool to create a new optimization profile in Route4Me.
Create Order Custom FieldTool to create a new custom field definition for orders.
Create Orders from ContactsTool to create orders from address book contacts.
Create TerritoryTool to create a new territory with circular, rectangular, or polygon shape.
Create Vehicle Capacity ProfileTool to create a vehicle capacity profile with weight, volume, item count, and revenue limits.
Delete Address from RouteTool to delete an address from a route.
Delete AddressesTool to delete addresses from the Route4Me address book.
Delete Avoidance ZoneTool to delete an avoidance zone by territory_id.
Delete Configuration SettingTool to delete a member configuration setting by config_key.
Delete Current UserTool to delete the current authenticated user account.
Delete Location TypeTool to delete a location type from the address book.
Delete OptimizationTool to remove optimization problems from the Route4Me database.
Delete Optimization ProfileTool to delete an optimization profile by ID.
Delete Order Custom FieldTool to delete an order custom field by ID.
Delete Route V4Tool to delete one or more routes by route_id.
Delete TerritoryTool to delete a territory by territory_id.
Delete Vehicle Capacity Profile by IDTool to delete a vehicle capacity profile by ID.
Dispatch RoutesTool to approve or revoke routes for execution in Route4Me.
Display Datatable ConfigTool to retrieve datatable configuration for vehicle capacity profiles.
Duplicate RoutesTool to duplicate one or more existing routes.
Find AddressTool to retrieve detailed information about a specific address from the Route4Me address book.
Geocode AddressTool to geocode an address and obtain its coordinates.
Geocode Address (Body)Tool to geocode an address by sending a body payload with the address and options.
Bulk Geocode AddressesTool to geocode multiple addresses in a single request.
Geocode Address ForwardTool to convert an address to geographic coordinates using forward geocoding.
Get Activity FeedTool to retrieve activities from the Route4Me activity feed with optional filtering and pagination.
Get AddressTool to get address/destination information from a route.
Get Address Book GroupsTool to retrieve address book groups from Route4Me.
Get Addresses from Address BookTool to retrieve addresses from the Route4Me address book.
Get Async Export Tracking HistoryTool to save tracking history file via async export.
Get All Territories (Avoidance Zones v5)Tool to retrieve all avoidance zones (territories) using API v5.
Get Avoidance Zone By IDTool to retrieve a specific avoidance zone by its territory ID.
Get Clustered LocationsTool to retrieve locations grouped by geographic proximity using geohash clustering.
Get Current Member InformationTool to retrieve the current authenticated member's information.
Get Activity FeedTool to retrieve all activities from the Route4Me activity feed.
Get Last Scheduled Route for MemberTool to retrieve the most recently scheduled route for a specific member as of today.
Get Location HeatmapTool to retrieve a heat map of location clusters from the address book.
Get Location Service-Time HeatmapTool to retrieve location service-time heatmap data for address book locations.
Get Location TypeTool to get location type details by ID.
Get Member Configuration SettingsTool to get member configuration settings with optional filtering.
Get Note Custom TypesTool to retrieve all custom note types configured for the account.
Get Optimization ProfileTool to retrieve detailed information about an optimization profile by its unique identifier.
Get Route Destination By IDTool to get a route address/destination by its ID.
Get Route InfoTool to get detailed route information by route ID.
Get Route ListTool to retrieve a list of routes with filtering and pagination.
Get Route SettingsTool to get route settings with detailed information including waypoints, optimization settings, and delivery details.
Get Territories with Location CountsTool to retrieve territories with location counts for geographic analysis.
Get TerritoryTool to retrieve territory information by ID or get all territories.
Submit Device Tracking DataTool to submit device GPS tracking information to Route4Me.
Get Tracking History ExportTool to export tracking history file from Route4Me.
Get User By IDTool to retrieve a sub-user by their unique ID.
Get User LocationsTool to view locations of all users/drivers in real-time.
Get User Modification HistoryTool to get user modification history from Route4Me.
Get User TemplateTool to retrieve the template of a sub-user with detailed information including contact information, preferences, and account status.
Get User Information (v4)Tool to retrieve authenticated user information in v4 format.
Get VehiclesTool to retrieve details of vehicles in the organization.
Get Vehicle Capacity Profile As DatatableTool to retrieve vehicle capacity profiles in datatable format with pagination.
Get Vehicle Capacity Profile by IDTool to retrieve a specific vehicle capacity profile by its ID.
Get Vehicle Capacity Profile Page ConfigTool to retrieve vehicle capacity profile page configuration including unit settings.
Get Vehicle Capacity ProfilesTool to retrieve vehicle capacity profiles with weight, volume, and item constraints.
List Location TypesTool to retrieve location type definitions used in the address book system.
List Optimization ProfilesTool to retrieve optimization profiles with settings and configuration details.
List OptimizationsTool to get a list of all optimizations or retrieve a single optimization by ID.
List Order Custom FieldsTool to retrieve all order custom field definitions from Route4Me v5.
List Route DirectionsTool to get detailed route directions including turn-by-turn navigation information for each stop.
List Team UsersTool to get the list of team members/users in the account.
List Users By IDsTool to retrieve detailed information about team members by their member IDs.
List Team Users (Paginated)Tool to get a paginated list of team members/users in the account.
Lookup For New DestinationTool to lookup optimal routes for inserting a new destination.
Merge RoutesTool to merge multiple routes into a single target route.
Move Route DestinationTool to move a destination from one route to another.
Preview Route AssignmentTool to generate a preview of route assignments based on filters, grouping, sorting, and assignment strategy without applying changes.
Re-run OptimizationTool to re-optimize an existing optimization problem by updating route parameters and/or addresses.
Reverse Geocode AddressTool to reverse geocode coordinates to obtain an address.
Set Destination StatusTool to set or update the status of a route destination.
Set Route RatingTool to set a rating for a route.
Set Route Tracking DataTool to insert tracking data for a route.
Update AddressTool to update an existing address in the Route4Me address book.
Update Avoidance ZoneTool to update an existing avoidance zone.
Update Location TypeTool to update an existing location type in the address book.
Update Member Configuration SettingTool to update a member configuration setting.
Update Custom Note TypeTool to update an existing custom note type in Route4Me.
Update Optimization ProfileTool to update an existing optimization profile.
Update Order Custom FieldTool to update an existing order custom field in Route4Me.
Update RoutesTool to bulk update multiple routes in a single operation.
Update Route SettingsTool to update route settings including optimization parameters, distance units, and device types.
Update Route V4Tool to update route parameters and addresses in Route4Me.
Update TerritoryTool to update an existing territory.
Update Vehicle Capacity Profile By IDTool to update an existing vehicle capacity profile by ID.

What is the Route4me MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Route4me MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Route4me account. It provides structured and secure access to your fleet and route data, so your agent can perform actions like listing vehicles, retrieving asset details, updating destination statuses, and streamlining last-mile logistics on your behalf.

  • Full vehicle inventory retrieval: Instantly ask your agent to pull a complete list of all vehicles in your organization for planning and operational audits.
  • Vehicle data access for route planning: Get detailed information on each vehicle—including capacity and assignment details—to optimize delivery routes.
  • Automated destination status updates: Let your agent mark destinations as completed, skipped, or failed after deliveries or stops, keeping your records accurate in real time.
  • Streamlined delivery confirmation workflows: Have your agent confirm delivery outcomes automatically, ensuring your route progress is always up to date for dispatchers and drivers.

Connecting Route4me via Composio SDK

Composio SDK is the underlying tech that powers Rube. It's a universal gateway that does everything Rube does but with much more programmatic control. You can programmatically generate an MCP URL with the app you need (here Route4me) for even more tool search precision. It's secure and reliable.

How the Composio SDK works

The Composio SDK follows a three-phase workflow:

  1. Discovery: Searches for tools matching your task and returns relevant toolkits with their details.
  2. Authentication: Checks for active connections. If missing, creates an auth config and returns a connection URL via Auth Link.
  3. Execution: Executes the action using the authenticated connection.

Step-by-step Guide

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
  • Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account
  • Composio API Key
  • A Route4me account
  • Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript

Install Claude Code

bash
# macOS, Linux, WSL
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

# Windows PowerShell
irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

# Windows CMD
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd

To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods based on your operating system:

Set up Claude Code

bash
cd your-project-folder
claude

Open a terminal, go to your project folder, and start Claude Code:

  • Claude Code will open in your terminal
  • Follow the prompts to sign in with your Anthropic account
  • Complete the authentication flow
  • Once authenticated, you can start using Claude Code
Claude Code initial setup showing sign-in prompt
Claude Code terminal after successful login

Set up environment variables

bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here
USER_ID=your_user_id_here

Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables:

  • COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio (get it from Composio dashboard)
  • USER_ID identifies the user for session management (use any unique identifier)

Install Composio library

pip install composio-core python-dotenv

Install the Composio Python library to create MCP sessions.

  • composio-core provides the core Composio functionality
  • python-dotenv loads environment variables from your .env file

Generate Composio MCP URL

import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID")

composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY)

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=USER_ID,
    toolkits=["route4me"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url

print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}")
print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:")
print(f'claude mcp add --transport http route4me-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')

Create a script to generate a Composio MCP URL for Route4me. This URL will be used to connect Claude Code to Route4me.

What's happening:

  • We import the Composio client and load environment variables
  • Create a Composio instance with your API key
  • Call create() to create a Tool Router session for Route4me
  • The returned mcp.url is the MCP server URL that Claude Code will use
  • The script prints this URL so you can copy it

Run the script and copy the MCP URL

python generate_mcp_url.py

Run your Python script to generate the MCP URL.

  • The script connects to Composio and creates a Tool Router session
  • It prints the MCP URL and the exact command you need to run
  • Copy the entire claude mcp add command from the output

Add Route4me MCP to Claude Code

bash
claude mcp add --transport http route4me-composio "YOUR_MCP_URL_HERE" --headers "X-API-Key:YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY"

# Then restart Claude Code
exit
claude

In your terminal, add the MCP server using the command from the previous step. The command format is:

  • claude mcp add registers a new MCP server with Claude Code
  • --transport http specifies that this is an HTTP-based MCP server
  • The server name (route4me-composio) is how you'll reference it
  • The URL points to your Composio Tool Router session
  • --headers includes your Composio API key for authentication

After running the command, close the current Claude Code session and start a new one for the changes to take effect.

Verify the installation

bash
claude mcp list

Check that your Route4me MCP server is properly configured.

  • This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code
  • You should see your route4me-composio entry in the list
  • This confirms that Claude Code can now access Route4me tools

If everything is wired up, you should see your route4me-composio entry listed:

Claude Code MCP list showing the toolkit MCP server

Authenticate Route4me

The first time you try to use Route4me tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate.

  • Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Route4me
  • It will show you an authentication link
  • Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it)
  • Complete the Route4me authorization flow
  • Return to the terminal and start using Route4me through Claude Code

Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Route4me operations in natural language. For example:

  • "List all available delivery vehicles today"
  • "Mark stop 12 on route 8 as completed"
  • "Show vehicles with capacity over 1000 lbs"

Complete Code

Here's the complete code to get you started with Route4me and Claude Code:

import os
from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv

load_dotenv()

COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID")

composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY)

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=USER_ID,
    toolkits=["route4me"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url

print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}")
print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:")
print(f'claude mcp add --transport http route4me-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')

Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Route4me with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Route4me directly from your terminal using natural language commands.

Key features of this setup:

  • Terminal-native experience without switching contexts
  • Natural language commands for Route4me operations
  • Secure authentication through Composio's managed MCP
  • Tool Router for dynamic tool discovery and execution

Next steps:

  • Try asking Claude Code to perform various Route4me operations
  • Add more toolkits to your Tool Router session for multi-app workflows
  • Integrate this setup into your development workflow for increased productivity

You can extend this by adding more toolkits, implementing custom workflows, or building automation scripts that leverage Claude Code's capabilities.

How to build Route4me MCP Agent with another framework

FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Route4me MCP?

With a standalone Route4me MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Route4me tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Route4me and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Code?

Yes, you can. Claude Code 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 Route4me tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Route4me while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Route4me 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 Route4me data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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