connect-apps

Connect Claude to Gmail, Slack, and GitHub for cross-app actions.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/syl2042/codex_skills --skill connect-apps-syl2042
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: connect-apps
Source: https://github.com/syl2042/codex_skills/tree/main/connect-apps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/syl2042/codex_skills --skill connect-apps-syl2042

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Connect Claude to external apps like Gmail, Slack, and GitHub to perform actions without leaving the chat interface, eliminating manual switching between tools.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Connects Claude to 1000+ apps via a unified routing mechanism for quick, cross-app actions.
  • Supports sending emails, creating issues, posting messages, and triggering workflows across popular services.
  • Use case: automate notifications and task updates by issuing high‑level intents that are executed across Gmail, Slack, and GitHub.

Quick Start

Install the plugin and run the setup to connect Claude to Gmail, Slack, and GitHub.

Frequently Asked Questions about connect-apps

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I connect Claude to Gmail, Slack, and GitHub?

To connect Claude to Gmail, Slack, and GitHub, install the Composio Tool Router plugin and run the initial setup. This authorizes Claude to securely access external apps and perform actions like sending emails and creating issues directly from chat.

Can I automate cross-app tasks like sending emails and posting Slack messages from one interface?

Yes, you can automate cross-app tasks by connecting Claude to external apps. Once configured, it supports sending emails, creating GitHub issues, and posting Slack messages through a unified routing mechanism without manual switching.

What external apps can I integrate with Claude for workflow automation?

You can integrate Claude with 1000+ external apps for workflow automation. The setup primarily targets Gmail, Slack, and GitHub, enabling secure authenticated access to trigger workflows and automate notifications across these popular services.

Do I need to install any plugins to authorize Claude to access external services?

Yes, you need to install the Composio Tool Router plugin to authorize Claude to access external services. Performing the initial setup authorizes secure, authenticated access to 1000+ services for executing cross-app actions.

Why use a unified routing mechanism to connect Claude to external apps?

A unified routing mechanism connects Claude to external apps to eliminate manual switching between tools. It allows you to issue high-level intents that are executed across Gmail, Slack, and GitHub, streamlining task updates and notifications.

Are there limitations when connecting Claude to 1000+ apps for automated notifications?

Connecting Claude to 1000+ apps requires initial setup and app authorization for secure access. Limitations apply to workflows needing actions in external apps, requiring the Composio Tool Router plugin to execute cross-app tasks successfully.