How to integrate Finerworks MCP with Claude Code

Manage your Finerworks 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 - Direct and easiest approach Via Composio SDK - Programmatic approach with more control

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FinerWorks is an online platform for fine art and photo printing services. Artists and photographers use it to order custom prints and manage print inventory efficiently.

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Introduction

Manage your Finerworks 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 Composio Connect - Direct and easiest approach
  2. Via Composio SDK - Programmatic approach with more control

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Why use Composio?

  • 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.

Connecting Finerworks to Claude Code using Composio

1. Add the Composio MCP to Claude

Terminal

2. Start Claude Code

bash
claude

3. Open your MCP list

bash
/mcp

4. Select Composio and click on Authenticate

Select Composio and click Authenticate

5. This will redirect you to the Composio OAuth page. Complete the flow by authorizing Composio and you're all set.

Composio OAuth authorization page
Composio authorization complete
Ask Claude to connect to your account and authenticate via the link

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

The Finerworks MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your FinerWorks account. It provides structured and secure access to your fine art and photo printing services, so your agent can perform actions like uploading artwork, managing orders, updating account info, and exploring product options on your behalf.

  • Artwork upload and management: Easily add new images to your FinerWorks library, complete with metadata and image URIs, so your inventory is always up to date.
  • Order submission and tracking: Ask your agent to submit batches of print orders or retrieve shipping options, streamlining your print fulfillment process.
  • Product and media exploration: Instantly list available product types, media types, and style options to help you select the perfect materials for your artwork.
  • Account and profile updates: Let your agent fetch or update your user profile, including business information, billing details, and payment profiles, as your needs change.
  • Credential verification and file selection: Test your credentials for peace of mind, or update which image files are selected for current projects—all without manual steps.

Connecting Finerworks via Composio SDK

Composio SDK 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 Finerworks) for even more tool search precision. It's secure and reliable.

How the Composio SDK works

The Composio SDK 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

Step by step10 STEPS
1

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
  • Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account
  • Composio API Key
  • A Finerworks account
  • Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript
2

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:

3

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
4

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)
5

Install Composio library

npm install @composio/core dotenv

Install the Composio TypeScript library to create MCP sessions.

  • @composio/core provides the core Composio functionality
  • dotenv loads environment variables from your .env file
6

Generate Composio MCP URL

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: ['finerworks'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

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

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

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 Finerworks
  • The returned mcp.url is the MCP server URL that Claude Code will use
  • The script prints this URL so you can copy it
7

Run the script and copy the MCP URL

node --loader ts-node/esm generate_mcp_url.ts
# or if using tsx
tsx generate_mcp_url.ts

Run your TypeScript 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
8

Add Finerworks MCP to Claude Code

bash
claude mcp add --transport http finerworks-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 (finerworks-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.

9

Verify the installation

bash
claude mcp list

Check that your Finerworks MCP server is properly configured.

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

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

Claude Code MCP list showing the toolkit MCP server
10

Authenticate Finerworks

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

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

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

  • "Add five new artwork images to my library"
  • "List all available fine art paper types"
  • "Submit a print order for three photos"

Complete Code

Here's the complete code to get you started with Finerworks and Claude Code:

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: ['finerworks'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

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

Conclusion

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

Key features of this setup:

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

TOOLS

Supported Tools

Every Finerworks action and event your agent gets out of the box.

Add Images

Tool to add images to a finerworks library.

Add or Update Gallery Collection

Tool to add or update personal gallery collections in GeoGalleries.

Delete Images

Tool to delete a list of image files from FinerWorks based on their unique GUIDs.

Delete Pending Orders

Tool to remove orders from temporary storage that were saved as pending.

Delete Virtual Inventory

Tool to delete virtual inventory products by SKU.

Disconnect Virtual Inventory

Tool to disconnect ALL virtual inventory items from a 3rd party platform.

Fetch Order Status

Tool to retrieve order production status and tracking details from FinerWorks.

Get Company Info

Tool to get essential information about FinerWorks including site identifier, company address, and operating hours.

Get Frame Details

Tool to retrieve detailed specifications for a specific frame by ID.

Get Prices

Tool to retrieve pricing information for FinerWorks products.

Get Shipping Options IDs

Tool to list all available shipping option IDs from FinerWorks.

Get User

Retrieves the authenticated user's FinerWorks account profile including billing/business addresses, account credits, shipping preferences, connected platforms, and gallery settings.

List File Selection

Tool to retrieve the list of currently selected files by their master guid.

List Frame Collections

Retrieve available frame collections and categories from FinerWorks.

List Galleries

Tool to list galleries setup in GeoGalleries.

List Gallery Themes

Tool to retrieve available themes for GeoGalleries.

List Glazing

Retrieve available glazing and glass options from FinerWorks.

List Images

Tool to retrieve a paginated list of image files uploaded to your FinerWorks account.

List Mats

Retrieve available matting options from FinerWorks for framing products.

List Media Types

Retrieve available print media types from FinerWorks.

List Order Status Definitions

Tool to list all available production status definitions an order can have once it has completed.

List Product Types

Retrieve FinerWorks product types (print categories like Canvas Prints, Metal Prints, Posters, etc.

List Shipping Options Multiple

Retrieve shipping options and rates for multiple orders in a batch request.

List Style Types

Retrieves available print style types from FinerWorks.

List Virtual Inventory

Tool to retrieve a user's virtual inventory products from their FinerWorks account.

Save Pending Orders

Tool to save orders to temporary pending storage.

Submit Orders

Tool to submit up to five new orders.

Update App Details

Tool to update the details assigned to the app_key being used.

Update File Selection

Tool to update a user's currently selected image files using the selection key.

Update Images

Tool to update image metadata in FinerWorks based on unique GUIDs.

Update User

Tool to update various features of a user's account profile.

Update Virtual Inventory

Tool to update virtual inventory items within a user's account.

Validate Recipient Address

Tool to validate and test a recipient address before submitting an order to ensure delivery accuracy.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

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 Finerworks tools.

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Finerworks 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.

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 Finerworks data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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