connect-apps
Connects your agent to apps like Gmail and Slack. It can send emails or messages. It's useful for taking actions in other services without leaving here.
What it does
This tool connects the AI to other apps like Gmail, Slack, and GitHub. It allows the AI to perform real actions, such as sending emails or creating tasks, instead of just talking about them.
When to use it
- ✓Sending an email to a colleague.
- ✓Creating a new task in a project management system.
- ✓Posting a message to a Slack channel.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Send an email to john@example.com with the subject 'Meeting' and say 'Hi John, shall we meet tomorrow?'”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
First, you install an extension and set it up with a key. Then, when you ask the AI to do something in another app, it finds the right tool and, if it's the first time, you authorize access. Finally, the action is executed.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills --skill connect-appsOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills/master/connect-apps/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Connect Apps
Connect Claude to 1000+ apps. Actually send emails, create issues, post messages - not just generate text about it.
Quick Start
Step 1: Install the Plugin
/plugin install composio-toolrouter
Step 2: Run Setup
/composio-toolrouter:setup
This will:
- Ask for your free API key (get one at platform.composio.dev)
- Configure Claude's connection to 1000+ apps
- Take about 60 seconds
Step 3: Try It!
After setup, restart Claude Code and try:
Send me a test email at YOUR_EMAIL@example.com
If it works, you're connected!
What You Can Do
| Ask Claude to... | What happens |
|---|---|
| "Send email to sarah@acme.com about the launch" | Actually sends the email |
| "Create GitHub issue: fix login bug" | Creates the issue |
| "Post to Slack #general: deploy complete" | Posts the message |
| "Add meeting notes to Notion" | Adds to Notion |
Supported Apps
Email: Gmail, Outlook, SendGrid Chat: Slack, Discord, Teams, Telegram Dev: GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Linear Docs: Notion, Google Docs, Confluence Data: Sheets, Airtable, PostgreSQL And 1000+ more...
How It Works
- You ask Claude to do something
- Composio Tool Router finds the right tool
- First time? You'll authorize via OAuth (one-time)
- Action executes and returns result
Troubleshooting
- "Plugin not found" → Make sure you ran
/plugin install composio-toolrouter - "Need to authorize" → Click the OAuth link Claude provides, then say "done"
- Action failed → Check you have permissions in the target app
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FAQ
What if I get a 'Plugin not found' error?
This means you need to install the extension. Type `/plugin install composio-toolrouter` in the chat.
What is OAuth authorization?
It's a security process where you grant permission for the AI to access a specific app, like your email, without sharing your password. You'll usually click a link and confirm.
What apps work with this tool?
It works with over 1000 apps, including Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Discord, GitHub, Jira, Notion, Google Docs, and many more.
Details
Original description by the author
Connect Claude to external apps like Gmail, Slack, GitHub. Use this skill when the user wants to send emails, create issues, post messages, or take actions in external services.
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 77k
- Ranking position
- #1687
- License
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- Updated
- 9/18/2026
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