Zendesk MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Zendesk in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add markusvankempen-zendesk -e ZENDESK_SUBDOMAIN=... -e ZENDESK_EMAIL=... -e ZENDESK_API_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @markusvankempen/zendesk-mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markusvankempen-zendesk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@markusvankempen/zendesk-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ZENDESK_SUBDOMAIN": "...",
        "ZENDESK_EMAIL": "...",
        "ZENDESK_API_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Zendesk MCP server do?

Zendesk MCP: 14 tools for AI agents — create, search, assign, comment, and close support tickets.

Is the Zendesk MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Zendesk run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Zendesk to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add markusvankempen-zendesk -e ZENDESK_SUBDOMAIN=... -e ZENDESK_EMAIL=... -e ZENDESK_API_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @markusvankempen/zendesk-mcp-server

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