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Install Command
npx -y zendesk-mcpClaude Desktop Config
{"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "zendesk-mcp"], "env": {"ZENDESK_TOKEN": "<token>"}}Zendesk is an officially maintained MCP server in the Communication category, developed by Zendesk. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. Teams can use it to automate message handling and keep Claude in the loop on conversations.
About Zendesk
Allows AI to view, update, and resolve customer support tickets within Zendesk.
Who Should Use Zendesk?
- 1Let Claude read and send messages on your behalf
- 2Summarize threads, draft replies, and manage notifications
- 3Build AI-powered bots and automation for messaging platforms
- 4Connect team communication tools to your AI workflow
How to Install Zendesk
Before you start
You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.
- 1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
- 2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
- 3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.
The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.
How Zendesk Compares
✦It is an officially maintained server — unlike community alternatives, it is built and supported by the original project team, ensuring compatibility with upstream changes.
✦It runs entirely on your local machine, so no data leaves your environment — important for teams with privacy or compliance requirements.
✦It is distributed as an npm package, making version management and updates straightforward with a single `npm update` command.
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zendesksupportticketscrm