# How to integrate Zerobounce MCP with Claude Code ```json { "title": "How to integrate Zerobounce MCP with Claude Code", "toolkit": "Zerobounce", "toolkit_slug": "zerobounce", "framework": "Claude Code", "framework_slug": "claude-code", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/claude-code", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/claude-code.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:34:42.363Z" } ``` ## Introduction Manage your Zerobounce directly from Claude Code with zero worries about OAuth hassles, API-breaking issues, or reliability and security concerns. You can do this in two different ways: - Via [Composio Connect](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_connect&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code) - Direct and easiest approach - Via [Composio SDK](https://docs.composio.dev/docs?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=composio_sdk) - Programmatic approach with more control ## Also integrate Zerobounce with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/crew-ai) ## TL;DR - Only one MCP URL to connect multiple apps with Claude Code with zero auth hassles. - Programmatic tool calling allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling. - Handling Large tool responses out of LLM context to minimize context rot. - Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 1000+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so LLMs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need. ## Connect Zerobounce to Claude Code ### Connecting Zerobounce to Claude Code using Composio 1. Add the Composio MCP to Claude ```bash claude mcp add --scope user --transport http composio https://connect.composio.dev/mcp ``` ## What is Claude Code? Claude Code is Anthropic's command line developer tool that lets you use Claude directly inside your terminal. Instead of switching between your editor, browser, and chat, you can stay in your project folder and ask Claude to help you build, debug, refactor, and understand code right where you're working. Key features include: - Terminal-Native Experience: Work with Claude directly in your command line without switching contexts - MCP Support: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol servers to extend Claude's capabilities - Project Context: Claude understands your project structure and can read, write, and modify files - Interactive Development: Ask questions, debug code, and get help in real-time while coding - Multi-Platform: Works on macOS, Linux, WSL, and Windows ## What is the Zerobounce MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Zerobounce MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Zerobounce account. It provides structured and secure access to your email validation and deliverability tools, so your agent can perform actions like validating emails, scoring leads, managing bulk jobs, and analyzing engagement—all automatically. - Real-time email validation: Instantly check if email addresses are valid, risky, or undeliverable before sending campaigns or updating your lists. - Bulk validation and processing: Upload files and process hundreds of emails or domains at once, with tools for tracking job status and retrieving results. - AI-powered lead scoring: Score individual email addresses using Zerobounce AI to assess lead quality and prioritize outreach. - Domain and pattern analysis: Identify common email address formats for any domain or run bulk domain searches to optimize your contact strategies. - Allowlist and blocklist management: Easily update your allow and block lists to fine-tune which addresses pass or fail validation, keeping your lists clean and secure. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `ZEROBOUNCE_ACTIVITY_DATA` | Get Activity Data | Tool to get activity data (opens, clicks, etc.) for a given email. use after confirming the email address to gauge engagement recency. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_AI_SCORING_SINGLE` | AI Scoring Single Email | Tool to score a single email address using zerobounce ai. use when you need real-time email lead quality feedback before outreach. example prompt: "score the email mark@gmail.com." | | `ZEROBOUNCE_ALLOW_BLOCK_LIST` | Allow or Block List | Tool to manage allowlist and blocklist for email validation. use when you need to programmatically add or modify custom filters before validating emails. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_BATCH_VALIDATE_EMAILS` | Batch Validate Emails | Tool to validate a batch of email addresses in real time. use when you need to validate up to 200 emails at once with optional activity data. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_DELETE_FILE` | Delete file | Tool to delete a file that was submitted for bulk validation. use when file status is 'complete'. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_DOMAIN_SEARCH_FILE_STATUS` | Domain Search File Status | Tool to get the processing status of a file submitted for bulk domain search. use after submitting the file to poll status. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_DOMAIN_SEARCH_GET_FILE` | Domain Search Get File | Tool to download the results file for a completed bulk domain search job. use when you have the file id and the job is complete. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_DOMAIN_SEARCH_SEND_FILE` | Domain Search Send File | Tool to upload a file for bulk domain search. use when you have many domains in a csv/txt and need to lookup their details in bulk. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_DOMAIN_SEARCH_SINGLE` | Domain Search Single | Tool to identify common email address formats for a given domain. use when you need to guess email patterns for a company based on its domain. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_EMAIL_FINDER_DELETE_FILE` | Delete Email Finder File | Tool to delete a file that was submitted for bulk email finding. use when the file processing status is 'complete' and you need to remove it. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_EMAIL_FINDER_FILE_STATUS` | Email Finder File Status | Tool to get the processing status of a file submitted for bulk email finding. use when you need to poll the progress of a bulk email-finder file upload. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_EMAIL_FINDER_SEND_FILE` | Email Finder Send File | Tool to upload a file for bulk email finding. use when you have lists of names and domains to find emails in bulk via csv/txt upload. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_EMAIL_FINDER_SINGLE` | Email Finder Single | Tool to find an email address for a given person and domain. use when you need to locate a professional email from a person's name and company domain. use after confirming domain or company info. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_GET_API_USAGE` | Get API Usage | Tool to retrieve api usage statistics for a given period. use when you need usage metrics between two dates. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_GET_CREDIT_BALANCE` | Get Credit Balance | Tool to retrieve your current zerobounce email validation credit balance. use when you need to monitor remaining credits to avoid service interruptions. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_LIST_EVALUATOR` | List Evaluator | Tool to evaluate the quality of an email list. use when you have a list of emails and need a quick health check before full validation. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_SEND_FILE` | Send File | Tool to upload a file for bulk email validation. use when you need to validate large lists of emails via csv or txt file. | | `ZEROBOUNCE_VALIDATE_EMAIL` | Validate Email | Tool to validate a single email address in real time. use when you need to confirm deliverability and domain details before sending emails. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Zerobounce MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects Claude Code (and other AI assistants like Claude and Cursor) directly to your Zerobounce account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Zerobounce operations on your behalf. With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster. ## Step-by-step Guide ### 1. Prerequisites Before starting, make sure you have: - Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account - Composio API Key - A Zerobounce account - Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript ### 1. Install Claude Code To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods based on your operating system: ```bash # macOS, Linux, WSL curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash # Windows PowerShell irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex # Windows CMD curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd ``` ### 2. Set up Claude Code Open a terminal, go to your project folder, and start Claude Code: - Claude Code will open in your terminal - Follow the prompts to sign in with your Anthropic account - Complete the authentication flow - Once authenticated, you can start using Claude Code ```bash cd your-project-folder claude ``` ### 3. Set up environment variables Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables: - COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio (get it from [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev/login?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=claude-code&utm_content=api_key&next=%2F~%2Forg%2Fconnect%2Fclients%2Fclaude-code)) - USER_ID identifies the user for session management (use any unique identifier) ```bash COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here USER_ID=your_user_id_here ``` ### 4. Install Composio library No description provided. ```python pip install composio-core python-dotenv ``` ```typescript npm install @composio/core dotenv ``` ### 5. Generate Composio MCP URL No description provided. ```python import os from composio import Composio from dotenv import load_dotenv load_dotenv() COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY") USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID") composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY) composio_session = composio_client.create( user_id=USER_ID, toolkits=["zerobounce"], ) COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}") print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:") print(f'claude mcp add --transport http zerobounce-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"') ``` ```typescript import 'dotenv/config'; import { Composio } from '@composio/core'; const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env; if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) { throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env'); } const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY }); const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, { toolkits: ['zerobounce'], }); const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url; console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`); console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`); console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http zerobounce-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`); ``` ### 6. Run the script and copy the MCP URL No description provided. ```python python generate_mcp_url.py ``` ```typescript node --loader ts-node/esm generate_mcp_url.ts # or if using tsx tsx generate_mcp_url.ts ``` ### 7. Add Zerobounce MCP to Claude Code In your terminal, add the MCP server using the command from the previous step. The command format is: - claude mcp add registers a new MCP server with Claude Code - --transport http specifies that this is an HTTP-based MCP server - The server name (zerobounce-composio) is how you'll reference it - The URL points to your Composio Tool Router session - --headers includes your Composio API key for authentication After running the command, close the current Claude Code session and start a new one for the changes to take effect. ```bash claude mcp add --transport http zerobounce-composio "YOUR_MCP_URL_HERE" --headers "X-API-Key:YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY" # Then restart Claude Code exit claude ``` ### 8. Verify the installation Check that your Zerobounce MCP server is properly configured. - This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code - You should see your zerobounce-composio entry in the list - This confirms that Claude Code can now access Zerobounce tools If everything is wired up, you should see your zerobounce-composio entry listed: ```bash claude mcp list ``` ### 9. Authenticate Zerobounce The first time you try to use Zerobounce tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate. - Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Zerobounce - It will show you an authentication link - Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it) - Complete the Zerobounce authorization flow - Return to the terminal and start using Zerobounce through Claude Code Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Zerobounce operations in natural language. For example: - "Validate a list of 100 new signups" - "Score this email for lead quality" - "Check deliverability of mark@gmail.com" ## Complete Code ```python import os from composio import Composio from dotenv import load_dotenv load_dotenv() COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY") USER_ID = os.getenv("USER_ID") composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY) composio_session = composio_client.create( user_id=USER_ID, toolkits=["zerobounce"], ) COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url print(f"MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}") print(f"\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:") print(f'claude mcp add --transport http zerobounce-composio "{COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}" --headers "X-API-Key:{COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"') ``` ```typescript import 'dotenv/config'; import { Composio } from '@composio/core'; const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env; if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) { throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env'); } const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY }); const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, { toolkits: ['zerobounce'], }); const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url; console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`); console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`); console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http zerobounce-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`); ``` ## Conclusion You've successfully integrated Zerobounce with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Zerobounce directly from your terminal using natural language commands. Key features of this setup: - Terminal-native experience without switching contexts - Natural language commands for Zerobounce operations - Secure authentication through Composio's managed MCP - Tool Router for dynamic tool discovery and execution Next steps: - Try asking Claude Code to perform various Zerobounce operations - Add more toolkits to your Tool Router session for multi-app workflows - Integrate this setup into your development workflow for increased productivity You can extend this by adding more toolkits, implementing custom workflows, or building automation scripts that leverage Claude Code's capabilities. ## How to build Zerobounce MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zerobounce/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Reddit](https://composio.dev/toolkits/reddit) - Reddit is a social news platform with thriving user-driven communities (subreddits). It's the go-to place for discussion, content sharing, and viral marketing. - [Facebook](https://composio.dev/toolkits/facebook) - Facebook is a social media and advertising platform for businesses and creators. It helps you connect, share, and manage content across your public Facebook Pages. - [Linkedin](https://composio.dev/toolkits/linkedin) - LinkedIn is a professional networking platform for connecting, sharing content, and engaging with business opportunities. It's the go-to place for building your professional brand and unlocking new career connections. - [Active campaign](https://composio.dev/toolkits/active_campaign) - ActiveCampaign is a marketing automation and CRM platform for managing email campaigns, sales pipelines, and customer segmentation. It helps businesses engage customers and drive growth through smart automation and targeted outreach. - [ActiveTrail](https://composio.dev/toolkits/active_trail) - ActiveTrail is a user-friendly email marketing and automation platform. It helps you reach subscribers and automate campaigns with ease. - [Ahrefs](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ahrefs) - Ahrefs is an SEO and marketing platform for site audits, keyword research, and competitor insights. It helps you improve search rankings and drive organic traffic. - [Amcards](https://composio.dev/toolkits/amcards) - AMCards lets you create and mail personalized greeting cards online. Build stronger customer relationships with easy, automated card campaigns. - [Beamer](https://composio.dev/toolkits/beamer) - Beamer is a news and changelog platform for in-app announcements and feature updates. It helps companies boost user engagement by sharing news where users are most active. - [Benchmark email](https://composio.dev/toolkits/benchmark_email) - Benchmark Email is a platform for creating, sending, and tracking email campaigns. It's built to help you engage audiences and analyze results—all in one place. - [Bigmailer](https://composio.dev/toolkits/bigmailer) - BigMailer is an email marketing platform for managing multiple brands with white-labeling and automation. It helps teams streamline campaigns and simplify integration with Amazon SES. - [Brandfetch](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brandfetch) - Brandfetch is an API that delivers company logos, colors, and visual branding assets. It helps marketers and developers keep brand visuals consistent everywhere. - [Brevo](https://composio.dev/toolkits/brevo) - Brevo is an all-in-one email and SMS marketing platform for transactional messaging, automation, and CRM. It helps businesses engage customers and streamline communications through powerful campaign tools. - [Campayn](https://composio.dev/toolkits/campayn) - Campayn is an email marketing platform for creating, sending, and managing campaigns. It helps businesses engage contacts and grow audiences with easy-to-use tools. - [Cardly](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cardly) - Cardly is a platform for creating and sending personalized direct mail to customers. It helps businesses break through the digital clutter by getting real engagement via physical mailboxes. - [ClickSend](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clicksend) - ClickSend is a cloud-based SMS and email marketing platform for businesses. It streamlines communication by enabling quick message delivery and contact management. - [Crustdata](https://composio.dev/toolkits/crustdata) - CrustData is an AI-powered data intelligence platform for real-time company and people data. It helps B2B sales teams, AI SDRs, and investors react to live business signals. - [Curated](https://composio.dev/toolkits/curated) - Curated is a platform for collecting, curating, and publishing newsletters. It streamlines content aggregation and distribution for creators and teams. - [Customerio](https://composio.dev/toolkits/customerio) - Customer.io is a customer engagement platform for targeted messaging across email, SMS, and push. Easily automate, segment, and track communications with your audience. - [Cutt ly](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cutt_ly) - Cutt.ly is a URL shortening service for managing and analyzing links. Streamline your workflows with quick, trackable, and branded short URLs. - [Demio](https://composio.dev/toolkits/demio) - Demio is webinar software built for marketers, offering both live and automated sessions with interactive features. It helps teams engage audiences and optimize lead generation through detailed analytics. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Zerobounce MCP? With a standalone Zerobounce MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Zerobounce tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Zerobounce and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Claude Code? Yes, you can. Claude Code 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 Zerobounce tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Zerobounce while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Zerobounce 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 Zerobounce data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)