How to integrate Tomba MCP with Codex

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Introduction

Codex is one of the most popular coding harnesses out there. And MCP makes the experience even better. With Tomba MCP integration, you can draft, triage, summarise emails, and much more, all without leaving the terminal or the app, whichever you prefer.

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Why use Composio?

Apart from a managed and hosted MCP server, you will get:

  • CodeAct: A dedicated workbench that allows GPT to write its code to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
  • Large tool responses: Handle them to minimise context rot.
  • Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 870+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so GPTs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need.

How to install Tomba MCP in Codex

Run the setup command

Run this command in your terminal to add the Composio MCP server to Codex.

Terminal

It will initiate the authentication in a browser window, authorize Codex to access your Composio account.

Composio authentication page

(Optional) Authenticate with OAuth

To authenticate manually, run the login command to open a browser window and authorize Codex to access your Composio account.

bash
codex mcp login composio

Verify the connection

Run codex mcp list to confirm Composio appears as a registered MCP server.

bash
codex mcp list

Codex App

Codex App follows the same approach as VS Code.

  1. Click ⚙️ on the bottom left → MCP Servers → + Add servers → Streamable HTTP:
  2. Fill the header and Key fields with { "x-consumer-api-key" = "ck_*******" }.
  3. The Key is the Composio API key, that you can find on connect.composio.dev
  4. Click on Authenticate and authorize Codex to your Composio account and you're all set.
Codex App MCP setup
  1. Restart and verify if it's there in .codex/config.toml
bash
[mcp_servers.composio]
url = "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp"
http_headers = { "x-consumer-api-key" = "ck_*******" }

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

The Tomba MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Tomba account. It provides structured and secure access to your B2B email finding, lead management, and account configuration tools, so your agent can perform actions like discovering leads, managing lists, validating domains, and monitoring account usage on your behalf.

  • Lead discovery and enrichment: Ask your agent to list available lead attributes or add new leads directly into your Tomba account for streamlined outreach.
  • Lead list management: Effortlessly retrieve, update, or delete lead lists, helping you stay organized and keep your data current.
  • Domain validation and status checks: Have your agent check if a domain is webmail or disposable to ensure better deliverability and lead quality.
  • API key and account management: Direct your agent to list, create, or revoke API keys, and review usage statistics to keep your Tomba integration secure and efficient.
  • Usage monitoring and reporting: Let your agent fetch up-to-date API usage statistics, keeping you informed about your plan limits and consumption.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
List lead attributesTool to list all lead attributes.
Domain StatusTool to check if a domain is webmail or disposable.
Delete API Key by IDTool to delete an api key by id.
List API KeysTool to list all api keys.
Create LeadTool to add a new lead.
List LeadsTool to list all leads.
Delete Leads List by IDTool to delete a leads list by id.
List Lead ListsTool to list all lead lists.
Update Leads ListTool to update a leads list's name by id.
Get Usage StatisticsTool to get api usage statistics.

Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Tomba with Codex using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Tomba directly from your terminal, VS Code, or the Codex App using natural language commands.

Key benefits of this setup:

  • Seamless integration across CLI, VS Code, and standalone app
  • Natural language commands for Tomba operations
  • Managed authentication through Composio
  • Access to 20,000+ tools across 870+ apps for cross-app workflows
  • CodeAct workbench for complex tool chaining

Next steps:

  • Try asking Codex to perform various Tomba operations
  • Explore cross-app workflows by connecting more toolkits
  • Build automation scripts that leverage Codex's AI capabilities

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FAQ

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

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

Can I use Tool Router MCP with Codex?

Yes, you can. Codex 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 Tomba tools.

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

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

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