How to integrate Thanks io MCP with Claude Code

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Introduction

Manage your Thanks io 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 Rube - Direct and easiest approach
  2. Via Composio SDK - Programmatic approach with more control

Why Rube?

Rube is a universal MCP server with access to 850+ SaaS apps. It ensures just-in-time tool loading so Claude can access the tools it needs, a remote workbench for programmatic tool calling and handling large tool responses out of the LLM context window, ensuring the LLM context window remains clean.

Connect Thanks io to Claude Code with Rube

1. Get the MCP URL

Copy and paste the below command in Claude Code to add Rube MCP.

Terminal

2. Authenticate Rube

Run /mcp to view Rube

bash
/mcp
Run /mcp to view Rube in Claude Code
Click on Rube to authenticate
Authentication flow complete

3. Ensure it's connected

Run /mcp again to verify the connection. Now, do whatever you want with Claude Code and Thanks io.

Rube connected successfully

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Add Recipient to Mailing ListTool to add a new recipient to a mailing list.
Create Mailing ListTool to create a new mailing list.
Delete Mailing ListTool to delete a mailing list.
Delete Recipient from Mailing ListTool to remove a recipient from a mailing list.
Delete Sub-AccountTool to delete a specific sub-account by id.
Execute Stored SendTool to execute a previously created stored send.
List Handwriting StylesTool to retrieve available handwriting styles.
List Image TemplatesTool to retrieve a list of available image templates.
List Mailing ListsTool to list all mailing lists.
List Message TemplatesTool to list available message templates.
Buy Radius Search Mailing ListTool to buy or append a radius search mailing list based on address and radius.
Preview letter sendTool to preview a letter send as pdf.
Preview NotecardTool to preview a notecard send.
Preview PostcardTool to preview a postcard send.
Preview Windowless LetterTool to preview a windowless letter send.
List OrdersTool to list recent orders.
Search Orders by Recipient Street AddressTool to search orders by recipient street address.
Search Orders by Recipient Full NameTool to search orders by recipient full name.
Order Summary StatisticsTool to retrieve order summary statistics for a date range.
Proof PostcardTool to generate a pdf proof of a postcard's front and back.
Create Multiple RecipientsTool to create multiple recipients at once in a mailing list.
Delete Recipient by AddressTool to delete a recipient by address and postal code.
Get Recipient DetailsTool to get details for a specific recipient by id.
Search Recipients by EmailTool to search recipients by email across mailing lists.
Update RecipientTool to update existing recipient details by recipient id.
Send PostcardTool to send a customized postcard.
Stored Send NotecardTool to create a stored send for a notecard.
Stored Send PostcardTool to create a stored send for a postcard.
Stored Send Windowless LetterTool to create a stored send for a windowless letter.
Create Sub-AccountTool to create a new sub-account.
List Sub AccountsTool to list all available sub-accounts.
Get Sub Account DetailsTool to retrieve details for a specific sub-account by id.
Update Sub-AccountTool to update details for a specific sub-account.

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

The Thanks io MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Thanks io account. It provides structured and secure access to your direct mail platform, so your agent can perform actions like managing mailing lists, sending personalized postcards, choosing templates, and handling recipients automatically on your behalf.

  • Mailing list management: Effortlessly create, list, or delete mailing lists, and keep your recipient groups organized for targeted campaigns.
  • Recipient automation: Quickly add or remove recipients from mailing lists, ensuring your contacts are always up to date and ready for new mailings.
  • Personalized mail creation: Enable your agent to select from available handwriting styles or image templates, so every postcard, letter, or notecard feels truly unique.
  • Template selection and preview: Browse and choose from message and image templates to customize your direct mail content for any occasion.
  • Automated sending workflows: Trigger stored send actions to deliver mailings at the right moment, keeping your outreach timely and efficient.

Connecting Thanks io via Tool Router

Tool Router 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 Thanks io) for even more tool search precision. It's secure and reliable.

How the Tool Router works

The Tool Router 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 Thanks io 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=["thanks_io"],
)

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 thanks_io-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')

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

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 Thanks io
  • 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 Thanks io MCP to Claude Code

bash
claude mcp add --transport http thanks_io-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 (thanks_io-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 Thanks io MCP server is properly configured.

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

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

Claude Code MCP list showing the toolkit MCP server

Authenticate Thanks io

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

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

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

  • "Add new customer to holiday mailing list"
  • "Show all available handwritten font styles"
  • "Create a mailing list for event attendees"

Complete Code

Here's the complete code to get you started with Thanks io 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=["thanks_io"],
)

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 thanks_io-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"')

Conclusion

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

Key features of this setup:

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

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Thanks io MCP?

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

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

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

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