# How to integrate The odds api MCP with Claude Code

```json
{
  "title": "How to integrate The odds api MCP with Claude Code",
  "toolkit": "The odds api",
  "toolkit_slug": "the_odds_api",
  "framework": "Claude Code",
  "framework_slug": "claude-code",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/claude-code",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/claude-code.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:28:23.247Z"
}
```

## Introduction

Manage your The odds api 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 The odds api with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/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 The odds api to Claude Code

### Connecting The odds api 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 The odds api MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The The odds api MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your The odds api account. It provides structured and secure access to real-time sports betting odds and event data, so your agent can look up live odds, fetch sports schedules, track scores, and analyze betting markets worldwide on your behalf.
- Live odds retrieval for events: Instantly fetch up-to-date betting odds for specific games or matches across multiple bookmakers and markets.
- Comprehensive sports and event discovery: Ask your agent to list current and upcoming sporting events, including which sports are in season and event-specific details.
- Participant and team lookups: Easily get information about teams, players, or participants involved in any listed sport to inform your analysis or predictions.
- Live and recent score tracking: Stay up to date with real-time scores and recently completed game results for your favorite sports.
- Regional and market-based odds filtering: Compare odds for specific regions, bookmakers, or betting markets to find the best opportunities.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_EVENT_MARKETS` | Get Event Markets | Tool to retrieve available market keys for each bookmaker for a specific event. Returns only recently seen markets - not a comprehensive list. More markets become available as the event's commence time approaches. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_EVENT_ODDS` | Get Event Odds | Tool to retrieve odds for a specific event. Use after confirming sport key via THE_ODDS_API_GET_SPORTS and event ID via THE_ODDS_API_GET_EVENTS; mismatched values return empty payloads rather than errors. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_EVENTS` | Get Events | Tool to fetch live and upcoming events for a specified sport. Use when you need event listings including odds. All timestamps are UTC. Avoid high-frequency polling; batch requests and implement backoff to prevent throttling. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_ODDS` | Get Odds | Tool to fetch live and upcoming event odds for a specified sport, including bookmakers, regions, and markets. Use after retrieving sports via GET_SPORTS; filter by region, market, or event IDs. Response is nested bookmakers → markets → outcomes; not all bookmakers expose every market for every event, so handle missing keys and empty arrays defensively. Combining multiple regions, markets, and eventIds produces large payloads — narrow to one region or specific eventIds where possible. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_PARTICIPANTS` | Get Participants | Tool to fetch list of participants (teams or players) for a specified sport. Use after confirming you have a valid sport key. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_SCORES` | Get Scores | Tool to return live and recently completed event scores for a sport. Use after selecting a sport key to inspect current and recent game scores. Missing results may indicate unsupported competitions, not absent events. When identifying specific fixtures, match by both team names and date to avoid confusion with multi-leg ties or similarly named teams. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_SPORTS` | Get Sports | Tool to retrieve a list of in-season sports. Use when you need sports data; set 'all' to true to include out-of-season sports. Sport keys returned here must be passed to downstream tools like THE_ODDS_API_GET_EVENTS and THE_ODDS_API_GET_EVENT_ODDS — mismatched or guessed keys return empty payloads. Similarly named leagues and qualifier competitions appear as distinct entries with unique keys; verify the exact key before use. |
| `THE_ODDS_API_GET_V3_ODDS` | Get Odds (V3 Legacy) | Tool to fetch odds using the legacy V3 API endpoint. Returns upcoming and live games with odds for a given sport, region, and market. Use for legacy integrations; V4 API is recommended for new implementations. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

The The odds api 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 The odds api account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform The odds api 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 The odds api 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=["the_odds_api"],
)

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 the_odds_api-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: ['the_odds_api'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http the_odds_api-composio "${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 The odds api 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 (the_odds_api-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 the_odds_api-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 The odds api MCP server is properly configured.
- This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code
- You should see your the_odds_api-composio entry in the list
- This confirms that Claude Code can now access The odds api tools
If everything is wired up, you should see your the_odds_api-composio entry listed:
```bash
claude mcp list
```

### 9. Authenticate The odds api

The first time you try to use The odds api tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate.
- Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with The odds api
- It will show you an authentication link
- Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it)
- Complete the The odds api authorization flow
- Return to the terminal and start using The odds api through Claude Code
Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform The odds api operations in natural language. For example:
- "Show live NBA game odds right now"
- "List upcoming soccer matches this weekend"
- "Get current scores for MLB games"

## 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=["the_odds_api"],
)

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 the_odds_api-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: ['the_odds_api'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

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

## Conclusion

You've successfully integrated The odds api with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with The odds api directly from your terminal using natural language commands.
Key features of this setup:
- Terminal-native experience without switching contexts
- Natural language commands for The odds api 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 The odds api 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 The odds api MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/the_odds_api/framework/crew-ai)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and The odds api MCP?

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

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for The odds api while using Tool Router?

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

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