# How to integrate Spotlightr MCP with Claude Code ```json { "title": "How to integrate Spotlightr MCP with Claude Code", "toolkit": "Spotlightr", "toolkit_slug": "spotlightr", "framework": "Claude Code", "framework_slug": "claude-code", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/claude-code", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/claude-code.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:26:57.888Z" } ``` ## Introduction Manage your Spotlightr 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](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_connect&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code) - Direct and easiest approach - Via [Composio SDK](https://docs.composio.dev/docs?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_sdk) - Programmatic approach with more control ## Also integrate Spotlightr with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/crew-ai) ## TL;DR - 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. ## Connect Spotlightr to Claude Code ### Connecting Spotlightr to Claude Code using Composio 1. Add the Composio MCP to Claude ```bash claude mcp add --scope user --transport http composio https://connect.composio.dev/mcp ``` ## What is Claude Code? Claude Code is Anthropic's command line developer tool that lets you use Claude directly inside your terminal. Instead of switching between your editor, browser, and chat, you can stay in your project folder and ask Claude to help you build, debug, refactor, and understand code right where you're working. Key features include: - Terminal-Native Experience: Work with Claude directly in your command line without switching contexts - MCP Support: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol servers to extend Claude's capabilities - Project Context: Claude understands your project structure and can read, write, and modify files - Interactive Development: Ask questions, debug code, and get help in real-time while coding - Multi-Platform: Works on macOS, Linux, WSL, and Windows ## What is the Spotlightr MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Spotlightr MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Spotlightr account. It provides structured and secure access to your video content and analytics, so your agent can perform actions like retrieving top-performing videos, accessing detailed video metrics, and surfacing engagement insights automatically on your behalf. - Top video discovery and listing: Instantly ask your agent to fetch and list your most viewed or highest performing Spotlightr videos. - Video analytics and metrics retrieval: Have your agent pull comprehensive analytics for a specific video, including views, engagement rates, unique viewers, and total watch time. - Engagement insight extraction: Let the agent surface actionable insights about viewer engagement for any video, making it easy to spot trends and opportunities. - Automated reporting support: Your agent can collect and summarize video performance data, making regular reporting and decision-making faster and more data-driven. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `SPOTLIGHTR_ADD_DOMAIN` | Add Domain | Tool to add a whitelisted domain for embedding Spotlightr videos. Use when you need to whitelist a new domain for video embedding. | | `SPOTLIGHTR_CREATE_GROUP` | Create Group | Tool to create a new project (group) in Spotlightr. Use when you need to organize videos into a new project or group. | | `SPOTLIGHTR_CREATE_VIDEO` | Create Video | Tool to create a video in Spotlightr by uploading a file or linking from an external source. Use when you need to add a new video from YouTube, Google Drive, Vimeo, or other sources. | | `SPOTLIGHTR_DELETE_VIDEO` | Delete Video | Tool to delete or remove videos from Spotlightr projects. Use when you need to permanently delete one or more videos by their IDs. | | `SPOTLIGHTR_GET_DOMAINS` | Get Domains | Tool to retrieve whitelisted domains for a Spotlightr account. Use when you need to list all domains approved for embedding videos. | | `SPOTLIGHTR_GET_TOP_VIDEOS` | Get Top Videos | Tool to retrieve the top videos from a Spotlightr account. Use when you need to list the most viewed videos. | | `SPOTLIGHTR_GET_VIDEO_METRICS` | Get Video Metrics | Tool to retrieve analytics metrics for a specified video. Use when you have a video ID and need its metrics (loads, plays, playRate, completionRate, shares, etc.). | | `SPOTLIGHTR_GET_VIDEO_SOURCE` | Get Video Source | Tool to get or replace the video source for an existing video in Spotlightr. Use when you need to update a video's source URL. | | `SPOTLIGHTR_GET_VIDEO_VIEWS` | Get Video Views | Tool to retrieve video view data with optional filtering by viewer ID and watch status. Use when you need detailed view records for a specific video. | | `SPOTLIGHTR_LIST_GROUPS` | List Groups | Tool to retrieve all projects (groups) in a Spotlightr account. Use when you need to list all available projects or groups. | | `SPOTLIGHTR_LIST_VIDEOS` | List Videos | Tool to retrieve videos from a Spotlightr account. Use when you need to list all videos or filter by specific video ID or project. | | `SPOTLIGHTR_SEARCH_GLOBAL` | Search Global | Tool to perform account-wide search across all videos and content in Spotlightr. Use when you need to find specific videos, projects, or content by name or keyword. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Spotlightr MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects Claude Code (and other AI assistants like Claude and Cursor) directly to your Spotlightr account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Spotlightr operations on your behalf. With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster. ## Step-by-step Guide ### 1. Prerequisites Before starting, make sure you have: - Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account - Composio API Key - A Spotlightr account - Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript ### 1. Install Claude Code To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods based on your operating system: ```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 ``` ### 2. Set up Claude Code 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 ```bash cd your-project-folder claude ``` ### 3. Set up environment variables Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables: - COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio (get it from [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=api_key&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code)) - USER_ID identifies the user for session management (use any unique identifier) ```bash COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here USER_ID=your_user_id_here ``` ### 4. Install Composio library No description provided. ```python pip install composio-core python-dotenv ``` ```typescript npm install @composio/core dotenv ``` ### 5. Generate Composio MCP URL No description provided. ```python 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=["spotlightr"], ) 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 spotlightr-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"') ``` ```typescript 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: ['spotlightr'], }); const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url; console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`); console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`); console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http spotlightr-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`); ``` ### 6. Run the script and copy the MCP URL No description provided. ```python python generate_mcp_url.py ``` ```typescript node --loader ts-node/esm generate_mcp_url.ts # or if using tsx tsx generate_mcp_url.ts ``` ### 7. Add Spotlightr MCP to Claude Code 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 (spotlightr-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. ```bash claude mcp add --transport http spotlightr-composio "YOUR_MCP_URL_HERE" --headers "X-API-Key:YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY" # Then restart Claude Code exit claude ``` ### 8. Verify the installation Check that your Spotlightr MCP server is properly configured. - This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code - You should see your spotlightr-composio entry in the list - This confirms that Claude Code can now access Spotlightr tools If everything is wired up, you should see your spotlightr-composio entry listed: ```bash claude mcp list ``` ### 9. Authenticate Spotlightr The first time you try to use Spotlightr tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate. - Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Spotlightr - It will show you an authentication link - Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it) - Complete the Spotlightr authorization flow - Return to the terminal and start using Spotlightr through Claude Code Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Spotlightr operations in natural language. For example: - "Show me my top 5 most viewed videos" - "Get viewer engagement stats for video ID 1234" - "List videos with highest watch time this week" ## Complete Code ```python 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=["spotlightr"], ) 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 spotlightr-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"') ``` ```typescript 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: ['spotlightr'], }); const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url; console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`); console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`); console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http spotlightr-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`); ``` ## Conclusion You've successfully integrated Spotlightr with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Spotlightr directly from your terminal using natural language commands. Key features of this setup: - Terminal-native experience without switching contexts - Natural language commands for Spotlightr 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 Spotlightr 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 Spotlightr MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/spotlightr/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Reddit](https://composio.dev/toolkits/reddit) - Reddit is a social news platform with thriving user-driven communities (subreddits). 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It helps teams engage audiences and optimize lead generation through detailed analytics. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Spotlightr MCP? With a standalone Spotlightr MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Spotlightr tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Spotlightr 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 Spotlightr tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Spotlightr while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Spotlightr 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 Spotlightr data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)