How to connect Coda to Hermes Agent
Connect Coda to Hermes with ClawLink in one click — 109 tools your AI agent can call from chat via hosted OAuth. No API keys, no manual setup.
CodaOAUTH2MCPCollaborative docs, spreadsheets, and apps. Once connected, Hermes Agent can read and act on Coda from chat — pairing, token refresh, and tool wiring handled for you.
Most guides for giving Hermes Agent Coda access start with registering your own OAuth app or pasting API keys into env files, then leave the token refresh and tool wiring to you. ClawLink gives Hermes a more practical Coda setup: pair once in the browser and your always-on Hermes agent can act on Coda for you, reading and doing real work on your behalf with no auth, token refresh, or tool wiring to build yourself.
Copy this prompt into Hermes to install the plugin and pair your account.
Set up ClawLink for Hermes and tell me when it's ready.
1. Install the plugin:
hermes plugins install ClawLink-HQ/hermes-plugin --enable
2. Start pairing. It prints an approval link, so show me the link and stop, don't wait:
hermes clawlink begin
3. I'll approve it in my browser, then reply "approved".
4. When I say approved, finish setup:
hermes clawlink finish
5. Then run `hermes clawlink test` and tell me whether ClawLink is ready.Setup
It takes three steps to connect Hermes to Coda.
1Install and pair
Install the ClawLink plugin, then pair Hermes with a one-time browser approval:
hermes plugins install ClawLink-HQ/hermes-plugin --enable- 2
Connect Coda
One-click OAuth in the dashboard.
- 3
Use it from chat
Ask Hermes Agent: "What can you do with Coda?"
Install by command
The prompt above walks Hermes through this. By hand, it is four commands and a browser approval:
hermes plugins install ClawLink-HQ/hermes-plugin --enable
hermes clawlink begin # prints an approval link — open it and approve
hermes clawlink finish # after approving in the browser
hermes clawlink testThen connect Coda in the ClawLink dashboard — a one-click OAuth approval, no API keys.
Verify the connection by asking Hermes:
Use Coda to add a permission for pack and walk me through the result in plain English.
Using a different agent?
The Hermes plugin is one client of ClawLink's MCP server. Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or any agent that can run a shell command pairs with the same ClawLink account through the CLI:
npx -y @useclawlink/cli loginlogin opens the same browser approval and stores a credential locally. Once Coda is connected in the dashboard, that agent calls the same 109 Coda tools over MCP. Full setup for MCP clients and shell agents: connect apps to any AI agent.
Coda MCP for Hermes
Looking for a Coda MCP server for Hermes Agent? ClawLink connects Coda to Hermes Agent and exposes 109 Coda tools your agent can call over MCP, with hosted auth and nothing to run or maintain yourself. Using OpenClaw instead? The OpenClaw Coda integration works the same way.
What the Hermes Agent Coda integration can do
109 Coda tools are ready for Hermes Agent once the account is connected. The 30 below are the ones people reach for most; your agent can call all 109.
30 of 109 Coda tools for Hermes
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
Add a permission for pack coda_add_a_permission_for_pack | Create or modify permissions for a Pack |
Add custom domain coda_add_custom_domain | Add a custom domain to a published doc |
Content export status coda_content_export_status | Check the status of a page content export operation |
Get a column coda_get_a_column | Returns detailed information about a specific column in a Coda table |
Get acl settings coda_get_acl_settings | Returns ACL settings for a Coda doc |
Fetch grouped logs by pack org root ingestion ID coda_fetch_grouped_logs_by_pack_org_root_ingestion_id | Retrieve the grouped logs of a Pack ingestion for debugging purposes |
Fetch ingestion executions for pack coda_fetch_ingestion_executions_for_pack | Retrieve the ingestion execution ids of a root ingestion for debugging purpose |
Get a control coda_get_a_control | Returns info on a control |
Get a formula coda_get_a_formula | Returns info on a formula |
Get a page coda_get_a_page | Returns details about a page |
Get a row coda_get_a_row | Retrieves detailed information about a specific row in a Coda table, including all cell values |
Get a single pack coda_get_a_single_pack | Retrieves detailed information about a specific Coda Pack by its ID |
Get a table coda_get_a_table | Returns details about a specific table or view |
Get analytics last updated day coda_get_analytics_last_updated_day | Returns days based on Pacific Standard Time when analytics were last updated |
Get detailed listing information for a pack coda_get_detailed_listing_information_for_a_pack | Get comprehensive public listing information for a Coda Pack |
Get doc analytics summary coda_get_doc_analytics_summary | Returns aggregated analytics summary data across documents, including session counts, installs |
Get doc categories coda_get_doc_categories | Retrieves the list of all available doc categories in Coda |
Get folder coda_get_folder | Get metadata about a Coda folder |
Get info about a doc coda_get_info_about_a_doc | Retrieves comprehensive metadata for a specific Coda document |
Get mutation status coda_get_mutation_status | Checks whether an asynchronous mutation operation has been applied to a Coda document |
Get pack analytics summary coda_get_pack_analytics_summary | Returns summarized analytics data for Packs the user can edit |
Get sharing metadata coda_get_sharing_metadata | Returns metadata associated with sharing for this Coda doc |
Get the difference between two pack versions coda_get_the_difference_between_two_pack_versions | Gets information about the difference between the specified previous version and next version |
Get the next valid version for a pack coda_get_the_next_valid_version_for_a_pack | Get the next valid version number for a Pack based on the proposed metadata |
Get the source code for a pack version coda_get_the_source_code_for_a_pack_version | Retrieves temporary download URLs for the source code files of a specific Pack version |
Get user info coda_get_user_info | Returns basic info about the current user |
Gets custom doc domains providers coda_gets_custom_doc_domains_providers | Identifies the domain registrar/provider for a given domain name by performing a DNS lookup |
Gets the json schema for pack configuration coda_gets_the_json_schema_for_pack_configuration | Retrieves the JSON Schema that defines the configuration options available for a specific Coda |
List available docs coda_list_available_docs | Returns a list of Coda docs accessible by the user, and which they have opened at least once |
List categories for pack coda_list_categories_for_pack | List all publishing categories associated with a specific Coda Pack |
Try it: find the Coda tool you need
Browse the 30 Coda tools
Click any tool to see exactly what Hermes can do and copy a ready-to-use prompt.
Example prompts
Use Coda to add a permission for pack and walk me through the result in plain English.
Use Coda to add custom domain and walk me through the result in plain English.
Use Coda to content export status and walk me through the result in plain English.
Pull the relevant data from Coda, summarize it in plain English, and point out anything that needs attention.
ClawLink vs. building it yourself
The alternative to ClawLink is usually manual OAuth app setup plus your own token handling, permission troubleshooting, and tool plumbing for Hermes Agent. That is fine if you want to build and maintain the integration yourself. Most teams just want Coda working from chat.
| Manual | ClawLink | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection flow | Register a Coda app, configure redirect URLs, manage consent details, and reconnect users when auth settings drift. | Users connect Coda through the hosted browser flow and ClawLink keeps the token lifecycle out of your app code. |
| Ongoing maintenance | You own refresh logic, permission debugging, environment config, and every provider-specific edge case for Coda. | ClawLink handles the repetitive integration plumbing so your team can focus on the workflow instead of the infrastructure. |
| Agent usability | You still need to expose the right Coda actions to the runtime in a format your agent can reliably use. | 109 tools for Coda are already exposed through ClawLink, so the agent can read and act from chat immediately. |
ClawLink vs. Composio
Composio also exposes Coda to AI agents. It is developer infrastructure: Python and TypeScript SDKs, an MCP server, and a catalog past 1,000 apps, aimed at teams shipping agent products. ClawLink is built for Hermes Agent users instead. You install the plugin once, connect Coda in the browser, and the 109 tools above work from chat. There is no SDK, no config file, and no API key handling. Choosing between them? Read the full Composio alternatives comparison.
Troubleshooting
Hermes paired but still can't use Coda
Pairing is a two-step handshake: run hermes clawlink begin, approve the link in your browser, then run hermes clawlink finish. If you ran finish before approving, or the approval link expired, run hermes clawlink begin again to get a fresh link. Confirm the plugin was installed with --enable, then verify with hermes clawlink test.
Connection succeeds but no tools appear
Reconnect Coda from the dashboard, then start a fresh chat if the runtime still has the old tool catalog loaded.
"Tool schema not loaded yet" error when calling Coda tools
Coda tool schemas load on demand the first time a tool runs and are cached after that, so this error usually clears on its own: wait a few seconds and retry the same request. If every Coda call keeps failing with it in a fresh chat, reconnect from the dashboard, and contact support if it still persists — that pattern points to a configuration problem on our side, not something you can fix by reconnecting again.
Coda returns 403 or "permission denied" on one action while others work
Two usual causes. The connected account may not have access to the specific workspace, inbox, store, or project in the request — check that first. If access looks right, the agent may have sent a placeholder value (like "YOUR_ID" or an example id from documentation) instead of a real one: ask it to run a list or search tool first, then retry the action with a real id from those results. Most failures at this stage are one of these two, not ClawLink bugs.
OAuth finished in the browser but the account is still missing
Try reconnecting Coda and complete the consent flow in the same browser session. Partial OAuth approvals or switching accounts mid-flow can leave the connection incomplete.
FAQ
Is there a Hermes Agent Coda integration?
Yes. ClawLink is the fastest way to connect Hermes to Coda: link your Coda account once in the browser and Hermes Agent can call the Coda API through 109 ready-made tools — no custom code or token handling.
How do I connect Coda to Hermes with ClawLink?
Install the plugin with hermes plugins install ClawLink-HQ/hermes-plugin --enable, then pair once: run hermes clawlink begin, approve the link in your browser, and run hermes clawlink finish. Connect Coda in the dashboard and Hermes can use it from the next message — no config files or API keys to manage.
How long does it take to connect Coda to Hermes Agent?
About two minutes. Sign in, click Connect next to Coda in the dashboard, authenticate, and Hermes Agent can use it from the next chat message.
Why use ClawLink instead of wiring Coda up myself?
The alternative to ClawLink is usually manual OAuth app setup plus your own token handling, permission troubleshooting, and tool plumbing for Hermes Agent. That is fine if you want to build and maintain the integration yourself. Most teams just want Coda working from chat.
Hermes paired but still can't use Coda
Pairing is a two-step handshake: run hermes clawlink begin, approve the link in your browser, then run hermes clawlink finish. If you ran finish before approving, or the approval link expired, run hermes clawlink begin again to get a fresh link. Confirm the plugin was installed with --enable, then verify with hermes clawlink test.
