# How to integrate Zendesk MCP with OpenCode

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  "title": "How to integrate Zendesk MCP with OpenCode",
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  "toolkit_slug": "zendesk",
  "framework": "OpenCode",
  "framework_slug": "opencode",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/opencode",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/opencode.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:34:31.558Z"
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```

## Introduction

### How to integrate Zendesk MCP with OpenCode
This guide explains how to connect Zendesk MCP to OpenCode using Composio Connect, which simplifies OAuth, API changes, and reliability concerns.
There are two ways to set this up:
- Via [Composio Connect MCP](https://dashboard.composio.dev/)
- Via the [Composio CLI](https://dashboard.composio.dev/)

## Also integrate Zendesk with

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/chatgpt)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/cursor)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/vscode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

### Why use Composio?
Composio provides a single MCP server or CLI tool that exposes a set of meta-tools, allowing you to:
- Connect to 1,000+ apps with on-demand tool loading, so you do not fill your LLM context window with unnecessary tool definitions.
- Use programmatic tool calling through a remote Bash tool, letting LLMs write their own code to handle complex tool chaining. This reduces back-and-forth for frequent tool calls.
- Handle large tool responses outside the LLM context to keep conversations lean.

## Connect Zendesk to OpenCode

### Connect Zendesk with OpenCode
### Option 1: Using Composio CLI
### 1. Install Composio CLI
Install the Composio CLI, authenticate, and initialize your project:

```bash
# Install the Composio CLI
curl -fsSL https://composio.dev/install | bash

# Authenticate with Composio
composio login
```

## What is the Zendesk MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Zendesk MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Zendesk account. It provides structured and secure access to your helpdesk, so your agent can create tickets, retrieve ticket details, manage organizations, and streamline customer support workflows on your behalf.
- Automated ticket creation and management: Let your agent create new support tickets, update details, or delete tickets to keep your helpdesk organized and responsive.
- Advanced ticket search and retrieval: Quickly pull up lists of open, pending, or filtered tickets, or fetch specific ticket details for efficient support resolution.
- Organization management: Effortlessly create, retrieve, or delete organizations in your Zendesk account to keep customer data up to date.
- Account insights and user info: Have your agent fetch account owner information or organization details for better context in customer interactions.
- Scalable support automation: Use AI-powered workflows to triage, route, and manage high volumes of tickets without manual intervention.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `ZENDESK_COUNT_ZENDESK_ORGANIZATIONS` | Count Zendesk Organizations | Count the number of organizations in zendesk. |
| `ZENDESK_CREATE_ZENDESK_ORGANIZATION` | Create Zendesk Organization | Create an organization in zendesk. |
| `ZENDESK_CREATE_ZENDESK_TICKET` | Create Zendesk Ticket | Create a ticket in zendesk. |
| `ZENDESK_DELETE_ZENDESK_ORGANIZATION` | Delete Zendesk Organization | Delete an organization in zendesk. |
| `ZENDESK_DELETE_ZENDESK_TICKET` | Delete Zendesk Ticket | Delete a ticket in zendesk. |
| `ZENDESK_GET_ABOUT_ME` | Get Zendesk About Me | Get information about the owner account in zendesk. |
| `ZENDESK_GET_ALL_ZENDESK_ORGANIZATIONS` | Get Zendesk Organizations | Get all organizations in zendesk. |
| `ZENDESK_GET_ZENDESK_ORGANIZATION` | Get Zendesk Organization | Get information about a specific organization in zendesk. |
| `ZENDESK_GET_ZENDESK_TICKET_BY_ID` | Get Zendesk Ticket | Get ticket details from zendesk. |
| `ZENDESK_LIST_ZENDESK_TICKETS` | List Tickets | List zendesk tickets with pagination and filtering. |
| `ZENDESK_REPLY_ZENDESK_TICKET` | Reply to Zendesk Ticket | Action to reply to a zendesk ticket by adding a comment. |
| `ZENDESK_UPDATE_ZENDESK_ORGANIZATION` | Update Zendesk Organization | Update an organization in zendesk. |

## Supported Triggers

| Trigger slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `ZENDESK_NEW_USER_TRIGGER` | New User Created | Triggered when a new user is created in Zendesk. |
| `ZENDESK_NEW_ZENDESK_TICKET_TRIGGER` | New Zendesk Ticket | Triggers when a new ticket is created in a specified Zendesk view. |

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

Once connected, OpenCode can access the Zendesk MCP server via Composio to run the app actions you authorize, directly from your coding workflow.

## Complete Code

None listed.

## Conclusion

### Way Forward
Now that Zendesk is connected, extend your setup by connecting the other apps you already use every day, so your agent can run true cross-app workflows end to end.
- Connect Calendar to turn threads into scheduled meetings automatically.
- Connect Slack or Teams to post summaries, approvals, and alerts where your team works.
- Connect Notion, Linear, Jira, or Asana to convert requests into tickets, tasks, and docs.
- Connect Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to fetch, file, and share attachments without manual steps.
Start with one workflow you do repeatedly, then keep adding apps as you find new handoffs. With everything behind a single MCP endpoint, your agent can coordinate multiple tools safely and reliably in one conversation.

## How to build Zendesk MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/chatgpt)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/cursor)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/vscode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zendesk/framework/crew-ai)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Zendesk MCP?

With a standalone Zendesk MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Zendesk tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Zendesk and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with OpenCode?

Yes, you can. OpenCode fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Zendesk tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Zendesk while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Zendesk scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Zendesk data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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