How to integrate Simplekpi MCP with Claude Code

Manage your Simplekpi 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: Via Composio Connect - Direct and easiest approach Via Composio SDK - Programmatic approach with more control

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Simplekpi is cloud-based KPI software that lets you create, manage, and analyze performance indicators. It streamlines tracking and reporting so you can focus on actionable insights.

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Introduction

Manage your Simplekpi 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 Simplekpi 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

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

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

Connecting Simplekpi 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 Simplekpi) 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

Step by step10 STEPS
1

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
  • Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account
  • Composio API Key
  • A Simplekpi account
  • Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript
2

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:

3

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
4

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)
5

Install Composio library

npm install @composio/core dotenv

Install the Composio TypeScript library to create MCP sessions.

  • @composio/core provides the core Composio functionality
  • dotenv loads environment variables from your .env file
6

Generate Composio MCP URL

import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;

if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
}

const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, {
  toolkits: ['simplekpi'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http simplekpi-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`);

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

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 Simplekpi
  • The returned mcp.url is the MCP server URL that Claude Code will use
  • The script prints this URL so you can copy it
7

Run the script and copy the MCP URL

node --loader ts-node/esm generate_mcp_url.ts
# or if using tsx
tsx generate_mcp_url.ts

Run your TypeScript 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
8

Add Simplekpi MCP to Claude Code

bash
claude mcp add --transport http simplekpi-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 (simplekpi-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.

9

Verify the installation

bash
claude mcp list

Check that your Simplekpi MCP server is properly configured.

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

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

Claude Code MCP list showing the toolkit MCP server
10

Authenticate Simplekpi

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

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

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

  • "Show me top performing KPIs this month"
  • "Add a new KPI for sales pipeline"
  • "Generate a report on marketing metrics"

Complete Code

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

import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;

if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
}

const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, {
  toolkits: ['simplekpi'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http simplekpi-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`);

Conclusion

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

Key features of this setup:

  • Terminal-native experience without switching contexts
  • Natural language commands for Simplekpi 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 Simplekpi 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.

TOOLS

Supported Tools

Every Simplekpi action and event your agent gets out of the box.

Add User Group Item

Tool to assign a group item to a user in SimpleKPI.

Add User KPI

Tool to assign a KPI to a user in SimpleKPI.

Create Category KPI

Tool to create a new KPI within a category in SimpleKPI.

Create Group

Tool to create a new group in SimpleKPI.

Create Group Item

Tool to create a new item within a group in SimpleKPI.

Create KPI

Tool to create a new KPI with specified configuration.

Create KPI Category

Tool to create a new KPI category in SimpleKPI.

Create KPI Unit

Tool to create a new KPI unit in SimpleKPI.

Batch KPI Entries

Tool to batch create or update multiple KPI entries at once.

Create User

Tool to create a new user account in SimpleKPI.

Delete Category KPI

Tool to delete a KPI from a category.

Delete Group

Tool to delete a group by ID.

Delete Group Item

Tool to delete a group item by ID.

Delete KPI

Tool to delete a KPI by ID.

Delete KPI Category

Tool to delete a KPI category by its ID.

Delete KPI Entry

Tool to delete a KPI entry by ID.

Delete KPI Unit

Tool to delete a KPI unit by its ID.

Delete User

Tool to delete a user account by ID.

Delete User Group Item

Tool to remove a group item assignment from a user.

Delete User KPI

Tool to remove a KPI assignment from a user.

Get All Data Entries

Tool to retrieve processed KPI data entries for reports including calculated KPIs.

Get Category KPI

Tool to retrieve a specific KPI within a category.

Get Group

Tool to get a specific group by ID from SimplekPI.

Get Group Item

Tool to retrieve a specific group item by ID.

Get KPI by ID

Tool to retrieve a specific KPI by ID from SimpleKPI.

Get KPI Category

Tool to get a specific KPI category by ID from SimpleKPI.

Get KPI Entry

Tool to retrieve a specific KPI entry by ID.

Get KPI Frequency

Tool to get a specific KPI frequency by ID from SimplekPI.

Get KPI Icon by ID

Tool to retrieve a specific KPI icon by ID.

Get KPI Unit

Tool to get a specific KPI unit by ID from SimpleKPI.

Get User by ID

Tool to retrieve a specific user by ID.

Get User Group Item

Tool to get a specific group item assigned to a user.

Get User KPI

Tool to retrieve a specific KPI assigned to a user.

List Category KPIs

Tool to retrieve all KPIs within a specific category.

List Group Items

Tool to get all items within a group.

List Groups

Tool to retrieve all groups from SimpleKPI.

List KPI Categories

Tool to get all KPI categories.

List KPI Entries

Tool to get all KPI entries filtered by date range and optional criteria.

List KPI Frequencies

Tool to get all KPI frequencies.

List KPI Icons

Tool to retrieve all KPI icons from SimpleKPI.

List All KPIs

Tool to retrieve all KPIs from a SimpleKPI account.

List All KPI Units

Tool to retrieve all KPI units from a SimpleKPI account.

List User Group Items

Tool to get all group items assigned to a user.

List User KPIs

Tool to get all KPIs assigned to a specific user.

Update Category KPI

Tool to update a KPI within a category.

Update Group

Tool to update an existing group in SimpleKPI.

Update Group Item

Tool to update an existing item in a SimpleKPI group.

Update KPI

Tool to update an existing KPI in SimpleKPI.

Update KPI Entry

Tool to update an existing KPI entry in SimpleKPI.

Update KPI Unit

Tool to update an existing KPI unit in SimpleKPI.

Update User

Tool to update an existing user account in SimpleKPI.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

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 Simplekpi tools.

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Simplekpi 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.

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 Simplekpi data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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