# How to integrate Zoho bigin MCP with Claude Code ```json { "title": "How to integrate Zoho bigin MCP with Claude Code", "toolkit": "Zoho bigin", "toolkit_slug": "zoho_bigin", "framework": "Claude Code", "framework_slug": "claude-code", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/claude-code", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/claude-code.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:34:46.611Z" } ``` ## Introduction Manage your Zoho bigin 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 Zoho bigin with - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/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 Zoho bigin to Claude Code ### Connecting Zoho bigin 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 Zoho bigin MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Zoho bigin MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Zoho bigin account. It provides structured and secure access to your CRM pipeline data, so your agent can manage contacts, track deals, organize records, handle attachments, and streamline your small business workflows—all on your behalf. - Automated record management: Add, update, or delete records in any Zoho bigin module to keep your CRM data accurate and up to date. - Tagging and categorization: Create new tags or apply them to records, making it easy to segment contacts, deals, or companies for better organization. - Attachment handling: Retrieve, download, or delete attachments associated with your records, letting your agent manage files and documents with ease. - Module and data discovery: List available modules and fetch records with sorting, filtering, and pagination—perfect for quickly surfacing the data you need. - Deleted records auditing: Access and review recently deleted records for auditing or restoration, helping you maintain data integrity and recover lost information. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `ZOHO_BIGIN_ADD_RECORDS` | Add Records | Tool to add new records to a module. use when you need to programmatically insert one or more records into bigin after confirming module name and field api names. provide required fields per module (e.g., contacts requires last name). | | `ZOHO_BIGIN_ADD_TAGS_TO_RECORDS` | Add Tags to Records | Tool to add tags to a specific record in a module. use when you need to categorize or label a record after creation or update. | | `ZOHO_BIGIN_CREATE_TAGS` | Create Tags | Tool to create tags for a module. use when you need to add new tags to a specific module in zoho bigin. | | `ZOHO_BIGIN_DELETE_ATTACHMENT` | Delete Attachment | Tool to delete an attachment from a record. use when you need to remove a file after confirming its record id and attachment id. | | `ZOHO_BIGIN_DELETE_RECORDS` | Delete Records | Tool to delete records from a module. use when removing one or multiple records after confirming their ids. | | `ZOHO_BIGIN_DOWNLOAD_ATTACHMENT` | Download Attachment | Tool to download an attachment from a record. use when you need the binary content of a specific attachment after confirming the record and attachment ids. | | `ZOHO_BIGIN_GET_ATTACHMENTS` | Get Attachments | Tool to retrieve attachments for a record. use when you need a paginated list of attachments for a given module record. | | `ZOHO_BIGIN_GET_DELETED_RECORDS` | Get Deleted Records | Tool to get a list of deleted records in a module. use when auditing or restoring recently deleted data (recycle within 60 days, permanent within 120 days). | | `ZOHO_BIGIN_GET_MODULES` | Get Modules | Tool to retrieve a list of all modules. use when you need to discover which modules are available in bigin. | | `ZOHO_BIGIN_GET_RECORDS` | Get Records | Tool to retrieve records from a bigin module. use when listing or querying module data with specific fields, sorting, filtering, and pagination. | | `ZOHO_BIGIN_UPDATE_RECORDS` | Update Records | Tool to update existing records in a module. use when you need to modify one or multiple records after confirming their ids and field api names. supports up to 100 records per call; specify an optional trigger to control workflow execution. | | `ZOHO_BIGIN_UPLOAD_ATTACHMENT` | Upload Attachment | Tool to upload an attachment to a record. use when you need to attach a file or specify a public url for upload to a bigin record. ensure module api name and record id are correct before calling. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Zoho bigin 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 Zoho bigin account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Zoho bigin 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 Zoho bigin 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=["zoho_bigin"], ) 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 zoho_bigin-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: ['zoho_bigin'], }); const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url; console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`); console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`); console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http zoho_bigin-composio "${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 Zoho bigin 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 (zoho_bigin-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 zoho_bigin-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 Zoho bigin MCP server is properly configured. - This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code - You should see your zoho_bigin-composio entry in the list - This confirms that Claude Code can now access Zoho bigin tools If everything is wired up, you should see your zoho_bigin-composio entry listed: ```bash claude mcp list ``` ### 9. Authenticate Zoho bigin The first time you try to use Zoho bigin tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate. - Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Zoho bigin - It will show you an authentication link - Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it) - Complete the Zoho bigin authorization flow - Return to the terminal and start using Zoho bigin through Claude Code Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Zoho bigin operations in natural language. For example: - "Add new contact to sales pipeline" - "List all open deals this week" - "Tag recent leads as 'hot prospects'" ## 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=["zoho_bigin"], ) 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 zoho_bigin-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: ['zoho_bigin'], }); const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url; console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`); console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`); console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http zoho_bigin-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`); ``` ## Conclusion You've successfully integrated Zoho bigin with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Zoho bigin directly from your terminal using natural language commands. Key features of this setup: - Terminal-native experience without switching contexts - Natural language commands for Zoho bigin 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 Zoho bigin 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 Zoho bigin MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_bigin/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Hubspot](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hubspot) - HubSpot is an all-in-one marketing, sales, and customer service platform. 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It helps businesses organize contacts, automate sales, and integrate with other business tools. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Zoho bigin MCP? With a standalone Zoho bigin MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Zoho bigin tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Zoho bigin 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 Zoho bigin tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Zoho bigin while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Zoho bigin 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 Zoho bigin data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)