# MCP (Model Control Protocol) API The MCP API provides comprehensive Model Control Protocol capabilities for integrating Composio tools with modern AI frameworks. This API offers streamlined MCP server creation, management, and user-specific URL generation. ## Overview Key benefits of the MCP API: - **Flexible configuration**: Support for multiple toolkits and authentication methods - **User-specific servers**: Generate unique MCP server URLs for individual users - **Comprehensive management**: Full CRUD operations for MCP server configurations - **Authentication flexibility**: Choose between manual account management or Composio-managed authentication ## Getting Started ### Using MCP API The MCP features are available by default when you initialize Composio: ```typescript import { Composio } from '@composio/core'; const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY, }); ``` ### Basic Usage Pattern ```typescript // 1. Create MCP configuration const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('my-server-name', { toolkits: [{ toolkit: 'github', authConfigId: 'ac_233434343' }], allowedTools: ['GITHUB_CREATE_ISSUE', 'GITHUB_LIST_REPOS'], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); // 2. Generate server instance for a user const serverInstance = await composio.mcp.generate('user123', mcpConfig.id); // 3. Use the server URL with any MCP client const mcpUrl = serverInstance.url; ``` ## API Reference ### composio.mcp #### create(name, mcpConfig) Creates a new MCP server configuration with the specified toolkit settings. ```typescript const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('gmail-assistant', { toolkits: [ { toolkit: 'gmail', authConfigId: 'ac_gmail_config' }, { toolkit: 'slack', authConfigId: 'ac_slack_config' }, ], allowedTools: ['GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS', 'GMAIL_SEND_EMAIL', 'SLACK_SEND_MESSAGE'], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); // Alternative with string toolkit names const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('simple-server', { toolkits: ['github', 'slack'], allowedTools: ['GITHUB_CREATE_ISSUE', 'SLACK_SEND_MESSAGE'], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); ``` **Parameters:** - `name` (string): Unique name for the MCP server configuration - `mcpConfig` (object): MCP configuration parameters - `toolkits` (Array): Array of toolkit configurations - can be strings or objects - As string: Just the toolkit name (e.g., "github", "slack") - As object: `{ toolkit?: string, authConfigId?: string }` - `allowedTools` (string[], optional): Array of specific tool IDs to expose - `manuallyManageConnections` (boolean, optional): Whether to manually manage account connections. If false, Composio will inject account management tools. Defaults to false. **Returns:** `Promise` - Created server details including: - `id`: Server configuration UUID - `name`: Server name - `allowedTools`: Array of allowed tool IDs - `authConfigIds`: Array of auth configuration IDs - `commands`: Setup commands for different MCP clients (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf) - `MCPUrl`: Base MCP server URL - `generate`: Convenience method to generate user-specific server instances #### generate(userId, mcpConfigurationId, options?) Generates a user-specific MCP server instance with a unique URL. ```typescript const serverInstance = await composio.mcp.generate('user123', 'mcp_config_uuid', { manuallyManageConnections: false, }); ``` **Parameters:** - `userId` (string): ID of the user to generate server instance for - `mcpConfigurationId` (string): UUID of the MCP configuration - `options` (object, optional): Additional server options - `manuallyManageConnections` (boolean): Override authentication method **Returns:** `Promise` - Server instance details including: - `id`: Server configuration ID - `name`: Server name - `type`: Connection type (always 'streamable_http') - `url`: User-specific MCP server URL - `userId`: Associated user ID - `allowedTools`: Array of available tool IDs - `authConfigs`: Array of auth configuration IDs #### list(options) Lists MCP server configurations with optional filtering and pagination. ```typescript // List all MCP servers const allServers = await composio.mcp.list({}); // List with pagination const pagedServers = await composio.mcp.list({ page: 2, limit: 5 }); // Filter by toolkit const githubServers = await composio.mcp.list({ toolkits: ['github', 'slack'] }); // Filter by name const namedServers = await composio.mcp.list({ name: 'personal' }); ``` **Parameters:** - `options` (object): Filtering and pagination options - `page` (number, optional): Page number for pagination (1-based, defaults to 1) - `limit` (number, optional): Maximum items per page (defaults to 10) - `toolkits` (string[], optional): Filter by toolkit names - `authConfigs` (string[], optional): Filter by auth configuration IDs - `name` (string, optional): Filter by server name (partial match) **Returns:** `Promise` - Paginated list with metadata: - `items`: Array of MCP server configurations - `currentPage`: Current page number - `totalPages`: Total number of pages #### get(serverId) Retrieves detailed information about a specific MCP server. ```typescript const server = await composio.mcp.get("mcp_12345"); console.log(server.name); // "My Personal MCP Server" console.log(server.allowedTools); // ["GITHUB_CREATE_ISSUE", "SLACK_SEND_MESSAGE"] console.log(server.toolkits); // ["github", "slack"] console.log(server.serverInstanceCount); // 3 // Access setup commands for different clients console.log(server.commands.claude); // Claude setup command console.log(server.commands.cursor); // Cursor setup command console.log(server.commands.windsurf); // Windsurf setup command ``` **Parameters:** - `serverId` (string): The unique identifier of the MCP server **Returns:** `Promise` - Complete server details including configuration, tools, and metadata #### update(serverId, config) Updates an existing MCP server configuration. ```typescript // Update server name only const updatedServer = await composio.mcp.update("mcp_12345", { name: "My Updated MCP Server" }); // Update toolkits and tools const serverWithNewTools = await composio.mcp.update("mcp_12345", { toolkits: [ { toolkit: "github", authConfigId: "auth_abc123" }, { toolkit: "slack", authConfigId: "auth_xyz789" } ], allowedTools: ["GITHUB_CREATE_ISSUE", "GITHUB_LIST_REPOS", "SLACK_SEND_MESSAGE"] }); ``` **Parameters:** - `serverId` (string): The unique identifier of the MCP server to update - `config` (object): Update configuration parameters - `name` (string, optional): New name for the MCP server - `toolkits` (Array, optional): Updated toolkit configurations - `allowedTools` (string[], optional): Updated list of allowed tools - `manuallyManageConnections` (boolean, optional): Updated connection management setting **Returns:** `Promise` - Updated MCP server configuration #### delete(serverId) Permanently deletes an MCP server configuration. ```typescript const result = await composio.mcp.delete("mcp_12345"); if (result.deleted) { console.log(`Server ${result.id} has been successfully deleted`); } ``` **Parameters:** - `serverId` (string): The unique identifier of the MCP server to delete **Returns:** `Promise<{id: string; deleted: boolean}>` - Deletion confirmation **⚠️ Warning:** This operation is irreversible. Once deleted, the MCP server configuration and all its associated data will be permanently removed. ## Complete Examples ### Basic MCP Server Setup ```typescript import { Composio } from '@composio/core'; // 1. Initialize Composio const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY, }); // 2. Create MCP configuration const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('gmail-assistant', { toolkits: [{ toolkit: 'gmail', authConfigId: 'ac_your_gmail_config' }], allowedTools: ['GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS', 'GMAIL_SEND_EMAIL'], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); console.log('MCP Configuration created:', mcpConfig.id); console.log('Setup commands:'); console.log('Claude:', mcpConfig.commands.claude); console.log('Cursor:', mcpConfig.commands.cursor); console.log('Windsurf:', mcpConfig.commands.windsurf); // 3. Generate server instance for a user const serverInstance = await composio.mcp.generate('user123', mcpConfig.id); console.log('MCP Server URL for user123:', serverInstance.url); console.log('Available tools:', serverInstance.allowedTools); ``` ### Using with Generic MCP Client ```typescript import { Composio } from '@composio/core'; import { Client as MCPClient } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/index.js'; import { SSEClientTransport } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/sse.js'; // 1. Initialize Composio and create MCP configuration const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY, }); const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('multi-toolkit-assistant', { toolkits: [ { toolkit: 'gmail', authConfigId: 'ac_gmail_config' }, { toolkit: 'github', authConfigId: 'ac_github_config' }, ], allowedTools: [ 'GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS', 'GMAIL_SEND_EMAIL', 'GITHUB_CREATE_ISSUE', 'GITHUB_LIST_REPOS' ], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); // 2. Generate server instance for a specific user const serverInstance = await composio.mcp.generate('user456', mcpConfig.id); // 3. Create MCP client connection const transport = new SSEClientTransport(new URL(serverInstance.url)); const mcpClient = new MCPClient({ name: 'composio-mcp-client', version: '1.0.0', }); await mcpClient.connect(transport); // 4. List available tools const { tools } = await mcpClient.listTools(); console.log('Available tools:', tools.map(t => t.name)); // 5. Call a tool const result = await mcpClient.callTool({ name: 'GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS', arguments: { limit: 5 } }); console.log('Email fetch result:', result); // 6. Clean up await mcpClient.close(); ``` ### Managing Multiple Servers ```typescript import { Composio } from '@composio/core'; const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY, }); // Create multiple MCP configurations for different use cases const personalConfig = await composio.mcp.create('personal-assistant', { toolkits: ['gmail', 'calendar'], allowedTools: ['GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS', 'CALENDAR_LIST_EVENTS'], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); const workConfig = await composio.mcp.create('work-assistant', { toolkits: [ { toolkit: 'github', authConfigId: 'ac_work_github' }, { toolkit: 'slack', authConfigId: 'ac_work_slack' }, ], allowedTools: ['GITHUB_CREATE_ISSUE', 'SLACK_SEND_MESSAGE'], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); // List all configurations const allConfigs = await composio.mcp.list({}); console.log(`Total configurations: ${allConfigs.items.length}`); // Generate instances for different users const personalInstance = await composio.mcp.generate('user123', personalConfig.id); const workInstance = await composio.mcp.generate('user123', workConfig.id); console.log('Personal MCP URL:', personalInstance.url); console.log('Work MCP URL:', workInstance.url); // Update a configuration const updatedConfig = await composio.mcp.update(personalConfig.id, { name: 'Enhanced Personal Assistant', allowedTools: [ 'GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS', 'GMAIL_SEND_EMAIL', 'CALENDAR_LIST_EVENTS', 'CALENDAR_CREATE_EVENT' ] }); console.log('Updated configuration:', updatedConfig.name); ``` ### Vercel AI Integration Example ```typescript import { Composio } from '@composio/core'; import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient, streamText } from 'ai'; import { openai } from '@ai-sdk/openai'; import { SSEClientTransport } from '@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/sse.js'; // 1. Initialize Composio and create MCP configuration const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY, }); const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('ai-assistant', { toolkits: [{ toolkit: 'gmail', authConfigId: 'ac_gmail_config' }], allowedTools: ['GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS', 'GMAIL_SEND_EMAIL'], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); // 2. Generate server instance const serverInstance = await composio.mcp.generate('user789', mcpConfig.id); // 3. Create Vercel AI MCP client const transport = new SSEClientTransport(new URL(serverInstance.url)); const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({ name: 'composio-mcp-client', transport: transport, }); const tools = await mcpClient.tools(); // 4. Use with Vercel AI const stream = streamText({ model: openai('gpt-4o-mini'), messages: [ { role: 'user', content: 'Fetch my latest 3 emails and provide a summary of each one', }, ], tools, }); // 5. Stream the response for await (const textPart of stream.textStream) { process.stdout.write(textPart); } // 6. Clean up await mcpClient.close(); ``` ## Configuration Management ### Auth Configuration Before creating MCP configurations, you need to set up authentication configurations for your toolkits: ```typescript // Create an auth configuration for Gmail const authConfig = await composio.authConfigs.create({ toolkit: 'gmail', authScheme: 'OAUTH2', // Additional auth parameters... }); // Use the auth config ID in your MCP configuration const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('gmail-server', { toolkits: [{ toolkit: 'gmail', authConfigId: authConfig.id }], allowedTools: ['GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS', 'GMAIL_SEND_EMAIL'], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); ``` ### Tool Selection You can specify exactly which tools to expose through your MCP server: ```typescript const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('multi-toolkit-server', { toolkits: [ { toolkit: 'gmail', authConfigId: 'ac_gmail_config' }, { toolkit: 'slack', authConfigId: 'ac_slack_config' }, ], allowedTools: [ 'GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS', 'GMAIL_SEND_EMAIL', 'GMAIL_CREATE_DRAFT', 'SLACK_SEND_MESSAGE', 'SLACK_LIST_CHANNELS', ], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); ``` ### Flexible Toolkit Configuration You can configure toolkits in multiple ways: ```typescript // Using string array (requires default auth configs) const simpleConfig = await composio.mcp.create('simple-server', { toolkits: ['github', 'slack'], allowedTools: ['GITHUB_CREATE_ISSUE', 'SLACK_SEND_MESSAGE'], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); // Using mixed configuration const mixedConfig = await composio.mcp.create('mixed-server', { toolkits: [ 'calendar', // Uses default auth config { toolkit: 'gmail', authConfigId: 'ac_specific_gmail' }, // Uses specific auth config { authConfigId: 'ac_custom_integration' }, // Uses auth config without toolkit name ], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); ``` ## Types ### MCPConfigCreationParams ```typescript interface MCPConfigCreationParams { toolkits: Array; // Array of toolkit configurations allowedTools?: string[]; // Optional array of specific tool IDs to expose manuallyManageConnections?: boolean; // Whether to manually manage account connections (default: false) } interface MCPConfigToolkits { toolkit?: string; // Toolkit identifier (e.g., "github", "slack") authConfigId?: string; // Authentication configuration ID } ``` ### MCPConfigCreateResponse ```typescript interface MCPConfigCreateResponse { id: string; // Configuration UUID name: string; // Configuration name allowedTools: string[]; // Array of allowed tool IDs authConfigIds: string[]; // Array of auth configuration IDs commands: { claude: string; // Claude setup command cursor: string; // Cursor setup command windsurf: string; // Windsurf setup command }; MCPUrl: string; // Base MCP server URL generate: (userId: string) => Promise; // Convenience method } ``` ### MCPServerInstance ```typescript interface MCPServerInstance { id: string; // Server configuration ID name: string; // Server name type: 'streamable_http'; // Connection type url: string; // User-specific MCP server URL userId: string; // Associated user ID allowedTools: string[]; // Array of available tool IDs authConfigs: string[]; // Array of auth configuration IDs } ``` ### MCPListParams ```typescript interface MCPListParams { page?: number; // Page number for pagination (1-based, default: 1) limit?: number; // Maximum items per page (default: 10) toolkits?: string[]; // Filter by toolkit names authConfigs?: string[]; // Filter by auth configuration IDs name?: string; // Filter by server name (partial match) } ``` ### MCPListResponse ```typescript interface MCPListResponse { items: MCPItem[]; // Array of MCP server configurations currentPage: number; // Current page number totalPages: number; // Total number of pages } ``` ### MCPItem ```typescript interface MCPItem { id: string; // Server configuration ID name: string; // Server name allowedTools: string[]; // Array of allowed tool IDs authConfigIds: string[]; // Array of auth configuration IDs commands: { claude: string; // Claude setup command cursor: string; // Cursor setup command windsurf: string; // Windsurf setup command }; MCPUrl: string; // Base MCP server URL toolkitIcons: Record; // Toolkit icons mapping serverInstanceCount: number; // Number of active server instances toolkits: string[]; // Array of associated toolkit names } ``` ### MCPUpdateParams ```typescript interface MCPUpdateParams { name?: string; // Updated server name toolkits?: Array; // Updated toolkit configurations allowedTools?: string[]; // Updated array of allowed tools manuallyManageConnections?: boolean; // Updated connection management setting } ``` ### MCPGetInstanceParams ```typescript interface MCPGetInstanceParams { manuallyManageConnections?: boolean; // Whether to manually manage account connections (default: false) } ``` ## Best Practices ### 1. Configuration Naming Use descriptive names that indicate the purpose and scope: ```typescript // Good await composio.mcp.create( "gmail-support-assistant", { toolkits: [...], manuallyManageConnections: false } ); // Avoid await composio.mcp.create( "config1", { toolkits: [...], manuallyManageConnections: false } ); ``` ### 2. Tool Selection Be specific about which tools to expose: ```typescript // Good - specific tools for the use case const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('email-assistant', { toolkits: [{ toolkit: 'gmail', authConfigId: 'ac_gmail' }], allowedTools: ['GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS', 'GMAIL_SEND_EMAIL', 'GMAIL_CREATE_DRAFT'], manuallyManageConnections: false, }); // Avoid - exposing unnecessary tools const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('email-assistant', { toolkits: [{ toolkit: 'gmail', authConfigId: 'ac_gmail' }], // No allowedTools specified - exposes all tools manuallyManageConnections: false, }); ``` ### 3. Authentication Management Use Composio-managed authentication when possible: ```typescript // Recommended const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create( "server-name", { toolkits: [...], manuallyManageConnections: false // Let Composio handle auth } ); ``` ### 4. Error Handling Always handle potential errors: ```typescript try { const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('server-name', { toolkits: serverConfigs, manuallyManageConnections: false, }); const serverInstance = await composio.mcp.generate('user123', mcpConfig.id); // Use server instance with your MCP client } catch (error) { if (error instanceof ValidationError) { console.error('Configuration error:', error.message); } else { console.error('Unexpected error:', error); } } ``` ### 5. Resource Cleanup Clean up MCP clients when done: ```typescript // For generic MCP clients await mcpClient.close(); // For Vercel AI MCP clients await mcpClient.close(); ``` ### 6. Server Instance Management Generate server instances per user to maintain proper isolation: ```typescript // Good - separate instances for different users const userAInstance = await composio.mcp.generate('userA', mcpConfig.id); const userBInstance = await composio.mcp.generate('userB', mcpConfig.id); // Each user gets their own isolated MCP server URL console.log('User A MCP URL:', userAInstance.url); console.log('User B MCP URL:', userBInstance.url); ``` ### 7. Pagination for Large Lists Use pagination when listing many MCP configurations: ```typescript // Good - paginate through results let currentPage = 1; let hasMore = true; while (hasMore) { const result = await composio.mcp.list({ page: currentPage, limit: 20 }); // Process result.items console.log(`Page ${currentPage}: ${result.items.length} items`); hasMore = currentPage < result.totalPages; currentPage++; } ``` ## Migration from Deprecated MCP API If you're using the deprecated MCP API, here's how to migrate: ### Before (Deprecated MCP API) ```typescript const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY, provider: new AnthropicProvider(), }); const server = await composio.deprecated.mcp.create( 'server-name', [ { authConfigId: 'ac_config', allowedTools: ['GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS'], }, ], { isChatAuth: true } ); const urls = await server.getServer({ userId: 'user123', }); ``` ### After (Current MCP API) ```typescript const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY, }); const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('server-name', { toolkits: [{ toolkit: 'gmail', authConfigId: 'ac_config' }], allowedTools: ['GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS'], manuallyManageConnections: true, // Equivalent to isChatAuth: true }); const serverInstance = await composio.mcp.generate('user123', mcpConfig.id); ``` ### Key Differences 1. **API Location**: Moved from `composio.deprecated.mcp` to `composio.mcp` 2. **Configuration Structure**: Simplified toolkit configuration with flexible options 3. **Response Format**: Returns `MCPServerInstance` instead of provider-specific formats 4. **Method Names**: `generate()` instead of `getServer()` 5. **Authentication**: `manuallyManageConnections` instead of `isChatAuth` ## Troubleshooting ### Common Issues 1. **Auth config not found**: Verify your auth configuration IDs are correct and exist ```typescript // Verify auth config exists try { const authConfig = await composio.authConfigs.get('ac_your_config_id'); console.log('Auth config found:', authConfig.toolkit); } catch (error) { console.error('Auth config not found:', error.message); } ``` 2. **Tool not available**: Check that tools are properly configured in your toolkit ```typescript // List available tools for a toolkit const tools = await composio.tools.list({ toolkit: 'gmail' }); console.log('Available Gmail tools:', tools.map(t => t.slug)); ``` 3. **Connection timeout**: MCP clients need to remain active while tools are being used ```typescript // Set appropriate timeouts for long-running operations const transport = new SSEClientTransport(new URL(serverInstance.url), { timeout: 30000 // 30 seconds }); ``` 4. **Server instance not found**: Ensure the MCP configuration ID is valid ```typescript // Verify configuration exists before generating instance try { const config = await composio.mcp.get(mcpConfigId); const instance = await composio.mcp.generate(userId, mcpConfigId); } catch (error) { console.error('Configuration not found:', error.message); } ``` 5. **Validation errors**: Check that your configuration parameters are correct ```typescript // Ensure toolkits array is properly formatted const mcpConfig = await composio.mcp.create('server-name', { toolkits: [ { toolkit: 'gmail', authConfigId: 'ac_valid_id' }, // Valid format 'github', // Also valid for default auth ], allowedTools: ['GMAIL_FETCH_EMAILS'], // Must be valid tool slugs manuallyManageConnections: false, // Must be boolean }); ``` ### Debug Mode Enable debug logging to troubleshoot issues: ```typescript // Set environment variable for debug logging process.env.COMPOSIO_LOG_LEVEL = 'debug'; const composio = new Composio({ apiKey: process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY, }); // Additional debugging console.log('Composio config:', { baseURL: composio.config?.baseURL, hasApiKey: !!composio.config?.apiKey, }); ``` ### Getting Help If you encounter issues: 1. Check the [Composio documentation](https://docs.composio.dev) 2. Review your auth configurations and connected accounts 3. Verify that your MCP client is compatible with the Server-Sent Events transport 4. Ensure your API key has the necessary permissions ## Conclusion The MCP API provides a powerful and flexible way to integrate Composio's tools with modern AI frameworks through the Model Control Protocol. Key benefits include: - **Comprehensive management**: Full CRUD operations for MCP server configurations - **User isolation**: Generate unique server instances for individual users - **Flexible authentication**: Choose between Composio-managed or manual account management - **Universal compatibility**: Works with any MCP-compatible client By following the patterns and best practices outlined in this documentation, you can build robust and maintainable AI applications that leverage the full power of Composio's tool ecosystem through standardized MCP interfaces.