# How to connect Zoho desk to Claude Cowork ```json { "title": "How to connect Zoho desk to Claude Cowork", "toolkit": "Zoho desk", "toolkit_slug": "zoho_desk", "framework": "Claude Cowork", "framework_slug": "claude-cowork", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/claude-cowork", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/claude-cowork.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:31:24.409Z" } ``` ## Introduction Cowork is Anthropic's AI agent for knowledge work. Think of it as Claude Code for everything else. It works autonomously with your computer, local files, and applications to accomplish complex tasks. This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your Zoho desk account to Cowork via Composio Connect, enabling it to list high-priority open support tickets, summarize recent customer interactions today, create new ticket for incoming email, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security. ## Also integrate Zoho desk with - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/chatgpt) - [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/antigravity) - [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 Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/claude-code) - [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) ## Connect Zoho desk to Claude Cowork ### Connecting Zoho desk to Claude Cowork 1. Open Customize In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top. 2. Add the Composio MCP server Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL: ```bash https://connect.composio.dev/mcp ``` ## What is Claude Cowork? Claude Cowork is Anthropic's agent for general knowledge work. It can use your computer, files, and connected applications to complete longer-running tasks across your work tools. With Composio Connect, Cowork can securely access apps like Zoho desk through MCP without you sharing account credentials directly with the agent. ## 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 connects Claude Cowork to your Zoho desk account through Composio. Once connected, Cowork can use the available Zoho desk tools and triggers to complete tasks on your behalf. ## Complete Code None listed. ## How to build Zoho desk MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/chatgpt) - [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/antigravity) - [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 Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/zoho_desk/framework/claude-code) - [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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It helps businesses boost their reputation by streamlining how they collect and manage customer feedback. ## 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 Cowork? Yes, you can. Claude Cowork 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)