How to Use Rube MCP - Complete Guide

🤖 How to Use Rube MCP

Universal tool discovery and automation platform with 15,000+ tools across 500+ apps

ℹ️ What is Rube MCP?

Rube MCP is a powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides universal tool discovery and routing. It connects you to over 15,000 tools across 500+ applications including Gmail, Slack, GitHub, Jira, Notion, Linear, Google Workspace, and many more through a single unified interface.

🚀 Rube MCP Capabilities

500+

Connected Apps

15,000+

Available Tools

20

Parallel Executions

∞

Automation Possibilities

🔧 Core Rube MCP Functions

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RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS

Discovers available tools for any use case across all connected platforms. Specify your goal and let Rube find the right tools.

Use when: You need to find tools for a specific task or workflow

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RUBE_CREATE_PLAN

Creates comprehensive execution plans after tool discovery. Ensures complete workflows with proper sequencing and error handling.

Use when: You want a structured approach to complex multi-step tasks

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RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL

Executes multiple tools in parallel (up to 20 simultaneously). Dramatically speeds up complex workflows and automation tasks.

Use when: You need to run multiple independent operations simultaneously

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RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS

Handles authentication and connection management for all integrated applications. Streamlines access to external services.

Use when: You need to authenticate or manage connections to external apps

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RUBE_REMOTE_WORKBENCH

Provides a remote execution environment for complex scripting and automation tasks that require specialized environments.

Use when: You need advanced scripting capabilities or specific execution environments

🔄 Basic Rube MCP Workflow

Step-by-Step Process

1

Search for Tools

Use RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS with your use case description

2

Create Execution Plan

Use RUBE_CREATE_PLAN with discovered tools

3

Execute Tools

Use RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL for parallel execution

4

Review Results

Analyze outputs and chain additional operations if needed

// Example: Sending a team email about project updates
const tools = await RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS({
  use_case: "send email to team about project update",
  known_fields: "recipient: team@company.com",
  toolkits: ["gmail", "outlook"]
})

const plan = await RUBE_CREATE_PLAN({
  use_case: tools.use_case,
  primary_tool_slugs: tools.primary_tools,
  difficulty: "easy"
})

const results = await RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL({
  tools: plan.workflow_steps,
  sync_response_to_workbench: false
})
            

🌐 Supported Applications

500+ Connected Apps

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Gmail

💬

Slack

🐙

GitHub

📋

Jira

📝

Notion

⚡

Linear

📊

Google Sheets

📄

Google Docs

☁️

Drive

📅

Calendar

🎯

Airtable

🔄

Zapier

And hundreds more including Trello, Asana, HubSpot, Salesforce, Figma, Zoom, Microsoft 365, and many others...

🎯 Common Use Cases

🔄 Workflow Automation

Cross-platform sync: Update multiple systems simultaneously
Data migration: Move data between different applications
Report generation: Compile data from multiple sources
Notification workflows: Send updates across team channels

💬 Team Communication

Multi-channel messaging: Send updates to Slack, email, and teams
Meeting coordination: Schedule across different calendar systems
Status updates: Broadcast project progress to stakeholders
Emergency notifications: Alert systems across platforms

📈 Productivity Enhancement

Task management sync: Keep Jira, Linear, and Asana in sync
Document automation: Generate reports from multiple data sources
Time tracking: Aggregate hours across different tools
Project dashboards: Create unified views of project status

⚙️ Development Operations

CI/CD coordination: Trigger builds across multiple repositories
Issue tracking: Sync bugs between GitHub and project management
Release management: Coordinate releases across teams
Code review workflows: Automate review assignments and notifications

⚡ Rube MCP vs Other MCPs

Use Case	Use Rube MCP	Use Other MCPs
External app integration	✅ Gmail, Slack, GitHub workflows	❌ Limited external access
Tool discovery	✅ Find tools for any use case	❌ Know tools beforehand
Multi-app workflows	✅ Cross-platform automation	❌ Single-platform focus
Local development	❌ Use Git MCP instead	✅ Direct local access
UI components	❌ Use Shadcn instead	✅ Specialized component libraries
Documentation lookup	❌ Use Context7 instead	✅ Optimized for docs
Browser automation	❌ Use Playwright instead	✅ Direct browser control

🚀 Advanced Techniques

✅ Pro Tips for Maximum Efficiency

Parallel execution: Always use RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL for independent operations
Specific use cases: Be detailed in your use_case descriptions for better tool discovery
Toolkit filtering: Specify preferred platforms with the toolkits parameter
Chain operations: Use results from one execution as input for the next
Error handling: Include error handling strategies in your execution plans
Authentication prep: Use RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS before complex workflows

// Advanced example: Multi-platform project update workflow
const tools = await RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS({
  use_case: "update project status across Jira, Slack, and GitHub",
  known_fields: "project: QuickTodos, status: In Progress",
  toolkits: ["jira", "slack", "github"]
})

const plan = await RUBE_CREATE_PLAN({
  use_case: tools.use_case,
  primary_tool_slugs: tools.primary_tools,
  difficulty: "medium"
})

// Execute all updates in parallel
const results = await RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL({
  tools: [
    { tool: "jira_update_issue", params: {...} },
    { tool: "slack_post_message", params: {...} },
    { tool: "github_update_project", params: {...} }
  ],
  sync_response_to_workbench: true
})
            

⚠️ Important Considerations

Authentication required: Most external apps need proper authentication setup
Rate limits: Respect API rate limits when executing multiple tools
Error propagation: One failed tool in parallel execution may affect others
Data consistency: Ensure data formats are compatible between different platforms
Permissions: Verify you have necessary permissions for all target applications
Backup plans: Have fallback strategies for critical workflows

🎯 Getting Started Checklist

Setup & First Steps

Verify Rube MCP is installed and accessible in your environment
Use RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS to set up authentication for key apps
Start with simple use cases to understand the workflow
Use RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS to explore available capabilities
Test RUBE_CREATE_PLAN with different difficulty levels
Experiment with RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL for parallel operations
Document successful workflows for reuse and sharing
Gradually increase complexity as you become more comfortable
Join community forums or documentation for advanced techniques
Set up monitoring for automated workflows in production

💡 Example Workflows

// Example 1: Daily standup automation
await RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS({
  use_case: "collect team status and send daily standup summary",
  toolkits: ["jira", "github", "slack"]
})

// Example 2: Multi-platform content publishing
await RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS({
  use_case: "publish blog post to WordPress, LinkedIn, and Twitter",
  known_fields: "content: prepared, schedule: immediate",
  toolkits: ["wordpress", "linkedin", "twitter"]
})

// Example 3: Customer support ticket routing
await RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS({
  use_case: "route support ticket based on priority and category",
  known_fields: "priority: high, category: technical",
  toolkits: ["zendesk", "jira", "slack"]
})

// Example 4: Sales pipeline synchronization
await RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS({
  use_case: "sync leads between CRM, marketing automation, and sales tools",
  toolkits: ["salesforce", "hubspot", "marketo"]
})
            

ℹ️ Key Takeaway

Rube MCP transforms how you interact with multiple applications by providing a unified interface to over 15,000 tools across 500+ platforms. Start with simple workflows, understand the core functions, and gradually build more complex automations. The key is to think in terms of cross-platform workflows rather than single-application tasks.

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