# How to integrate Zoho desk MCP with Claude Code ```json { "title": "How to integrate Zoho desk MCP with Claude Code", "toolkit": "Zoho desk", "toolkit_slug": "zoho_desk", "framework": "Claude Code", "framework_slug": "claude-code", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/claude-code", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/claude-code.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:31:24.409Z" } ``` ## Introduction Manage your Zoho desk 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 desk with - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/cursor) - [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/vscode) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/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 desk to Claude Code ### Connecting Zoho desk 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 desk MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Zoho desk 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 Desk account. It provides structured and secure access to your helpdesk workspace, so your agent can perform actions like tracking support tickets, managing customer conversations, automating ticket workflows, and generating support insights on your behalf. - Ticket tracking and management: Let your agent create, update, and monitor support tickets, ensuring customer inquiries are handled efficiently. - Automated workflow execution: Empower your agent to automate repetitive support processes, such as assigning tickets or escalating issues based on rules. - Customer communication handling: Enable your agent to fetch and organize customer conversations, keeping your team informed and responsive. - Insightful analytics and reporting: Have your agent generate detailed reports and metrics on ticket trends, response times, and agent performance for better decision-making. - Collaboration with support teams: Allow your agent to coordinate with team members by tagging, commenting, or sharing ticket information securely within Zoho Desk. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `ZOHO_DESK_CREATE_TICKET` | Create Ticket | Tool to create a new Zoho Desk ticket with subject, description, department, and requester details. Use when you need to create a support ticket in Zoho Desk. Returns the created ticket with id and webUrl for downstream chaining. | | `ZOHO_DESK_GET_AGENT` | Get Agent | Tool to fetch details of a Zoho Desk agent. Use when you have an agent ID and need its full data, optionally including related resources. | | `ZOHO_DESK_GET_AGENTS_COUNT` | Get Agents Count | Tool to get the total count of agents in Zoho Desk. Use when you need the number of agents optionally filtered by status, confirmation, or light agents. | | `ZOHO_DESK_GET_CONTACT` | Get Contact | Tool to fetch details of a Zoho Desk contact. Use when you have a contact ID and need its full data, optionally including accounts or owner details. | | `ZOHO_DESK_GET_CONTACTS_BY_IDS` | Get Contacts By IDs | Tool to fetch multiple contacts by their IDs using Zoho Desk's contactsByIds endpoint. | | `ZOHO_DESK_GET_DEPARTMENT` | Get Department | Tool to fetch details of a Zoho Desk department by ID. | | `ZOHO_DESK_GET_DEPARTMENT_LOGO` | Get Department Logo | Tool to get/download a department's logo from Zoho Desk. | | `ZOHO_DESK_GET_DEPARTMENTS_COUNT` | Get Departments Count | Tool to get the total count of departments in Zoho Desk. Use when you need the number of departments, optionally filtered by enabled status. | | `ZOHO_DESK_GET_TICKET` | Get Ticket | Get Ticket | | `ZOHO_DESK_GET_TICKET_LATEST_THREAD` | Get Ticket Latest Thread | Tool to fetch the most recent thread of a ticket. Use when you need the latest conversation on a ticket. | | `ZOHO_DESK_GET_TICKET_RESOLUTION` | Get Ticket Resolution | Get Ticket Resolution | | `ZOHO_DESK_GET_TICKET_THREAD` | Get Ticket Thread | Tool to fetch a specific thread within a Zoho Desk ticket. Use when you need detailed thread information by ticket and thread IDs. | | `ZOHO_DESK_LIST_CONTACT_ACCOUNTS` | List Contact Accounts | Tool to list accounts associated with a Zoho Desk contact. Use when you need to retrieve the accounts linked to a specific contact. | | `ZOHO_DESK_LIST_CONTACTS` | List Contacts | Tool to list contacts with filters and pagination. Use when you need to fetch contacts from Zoho Desk with optional filtering, sorting, or field selection. | | `ZOHO_DESK_LIST_DEPARTMENTS` | List Departments | Tool to list all departments in the current Zoho Desk organization. | | `ZOHO_DESK_LIST_ORGANIZATIONS` | List Organizations | Tool to list all organizations the current user belongs to. Use when you need to retrieve organization metadata like portal URLs, names, and editions. | | `ZOHO_DESK_LIST_ROLES` | List Roles | List Roles | | `ZOHO_DESK_LIST_ROLES_BY_IDS` | List Roles By IDs | List Roles By IDs | | `ZOHO_DESK_LIST_TEAMS_IN_DEPARTMENT` | List Teams in Department | Tool to list teams in the specified Zoho Desk department. | | `ZOHO_DESK_LIST_TICKET_CONVERSATIONS` | List Ticket Conversations | List Ticket Conversations | | `ZOHO_DESK_LIST_TICKETS` | List Tickets | List Tickets | | `ZOHO_DESK_UPDATE_MANY_TASKS` | Update Many Tasks | Update multiple tasks in a single call using Zoho Desk API. Endpoint: POST /api/v1/tasks/updateMany | | `ZOHO_DESK_UPLOAD_DEPARTMENT_LOGO` | Upload Department Logo | Tool to upload/update a department logo in Zoho Desk. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Zoho desk 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 desk account. It provides structured and secure access so Claude can perform Zoho desk 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 desk 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_desk"], ) 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_desk-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_desk'], }); const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url; console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`); console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`); console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http zoho_desk-composio "${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 desk 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_desk-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_desk-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 desk MCP server is properly configured. - This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code - You should see your zoho_desk-composio entry in the list - This confirms that Claude Code can now access Zoho desk tools If everything is wired up, you should see your zoho_desk-composio entry listed: ```bash claude mcp list ``` ### 9. Authenticate Zoho desk The first time you try to use Zoho desk tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate. - Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Zoho desk - It will show you an authentication link - Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it) - Complete the Zoho desk authorization flow - Return to the terminal and start using Zoho desk through Claude Code Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Zoho desk operations in natural language. For example: - "List high-priority open support tickets" - "Summarize recent customer interactions today" - "Create new ticket for incoming email" ## 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_desk"], ) 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_desk-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_desk'], }); const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url; console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`); console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`); console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http zoho_desk-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`); ``` ## Conclusion You've successfully integrated Zoho desk with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Zoho desk directly from your terminal using natural language commands. Key features of this setup: - Terminal-native experience without switching contexts - Natural language commands for Zoho desk 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 desk 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 desk MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/chatgpt) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/codex) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/cursor) - [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/vscode) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Aeroleads](https://composio.dev/toolkits/aeroleads) - Aeroleads is a B2B lead generation platform for finding business emails and phone numbers. 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Use it to quickly find and verify professional email addresses. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Zoho desk MCP? With a standalone Zoho desk MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Zoho desk tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Zoho desk 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 desk tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Zoho desk while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Zoho desk 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 desk data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)