/install composiocli
When to Apply
- User wants to access or interact with external apps (Gmail, Slack, GitHub, Notion, etc.)
- User wants to automate a task using an external service (send email, create issue, post message)
- Building an AI agent or app that integrates with external tools
- Multi-user apps that need per-user connections to external services
Setup
Check if the CLI is installed; if not, install it:
curl -fsSL https://composio.dev/install | bash
After installation, restart your terminal or source your shell config, then authenticate:
composio login # OAuth; interactive org/project picker (use -y to skip)
composio whoami # verify org_id, project_id, user_id
For agents without direct browser access: composio login --no-wait | jq to get URL/key, share URL with user, then composio login --key \x3Ccli_key> --no-wait once they complete login.
1. Use Apps via Composio CLI
Use this when: The user wants to take action on an external app directly — no code writing needed. The agent uses the CLI to search, connect, and execute tools on behalf of the user.
Key commands (new top-level aliases):
composio search "\x3Cquery>"— find tools by use casecomposio execute "\x3CTOOL_SLUG>" -d '{...\x3Cinput params>}'— execute a toolcomposio link [toolkit]— connect a user account to an app (agents: always use--no-waitfor non-interactive mode)composio listen— listen for real-time trigger events
Typical workflow: search → link (if needed) → execute
Full reference: Composio CLI Guide
2. Building Apps and Agents with Composio
Use this when: Writing code — an AI agent, app, or backend service that integrates with external tools via the Composio SDK.
Run this first inside the project directory to set up the API key:
composio init
Full reference: Building with Composio
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install composiocli - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/composiocli - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
What is composio cli?
Use 1000+ external apps via Composio - either directly through the CLI or by building AI agents and apps with the SDK. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 137 downloads so far.
How do I install composio cli?
Run "/install composiocli" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is composio cli free?
Yes, composio cli is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does composio cli support?
composio cli is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created composio cli?
It is built and maintained by eladrave (@eladrave); the current version is v1.0.0.