How to Use the Freshservice MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I configure the Freshservice MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http freshservice -- in your terminal. This command registers the 12 IT management tools directly into your CLI environment's /.claude.json configuration.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to automate Freshservice ticket creation in bash scripts?

Yes. You can trigger Claude Code headlessly to run createitsmticket by passing prompt arguments directly through your terminal, making it easy to integrate with custom shell scripts.

Q: How do I check Freshservice API status from Claude Code?

Ask Claude Code to run checkitsmstatus. The CLI agent will query the endpoint and return a plain-text status update, confirming if your service desk is reachable.

Q: Can I query user contact details through the command line?

Yes. You can find end-user details using listrequesters or pull specific profile information with getrequesterdetails directly inside your terminal session.

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Terminal-Driven Incident Management

The `create_itsm_ticket` tool lets you pipe terminal errors directly into your service desk queue. Manage your support queue without opening a browser. Claude Code lets you pipe terminal outputs directly into the tool when a cron job fails or a server goes down, instantly creating a ticket with raw logs. You can quickly inspect existing issues using `list_itsm_tickets` or fetch a specific ticket's history with `get_ticket_details`. It keeps your hands on the keyboard and out of slow web interfaces.

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The `list_it_releases` tool allows your deployment scripts to verify compliance checks before running a git push. Run Claude Code in your deployment scripts to check if there are active blockers. The CLI agent queries the tool and `list_change_requests` to ensure your deployment window is approved. If a blocker exists, the agent can halt the pipeline. This automates your compliance checks directly in the terminal, saving your team from manual release approvals.

Headless Asset Audits

The `list_it_assets` tool lets you audit your hardware infrastructure directly from your command line. Audit your infrastructure by querying hardware directly from your shell. Claude Code runs the tool to pull your entire inventory and uses `get_asset_details` to verify specific server configurations against your active environment. You can pipe this data into grep or jq to quickly find outdated hardware. It makes inventory management feel like querying a local database.

Setup guide

Set up Freshservice MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see freshservice-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Freshservice transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Freshservice tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http freshservice-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Freshservice MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "freshservice-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Freshservice MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http freshservice -- ` in your terminal. This command registers the 12 IT management tools directly into your CLI environment's `~/.claude.json` configuration.

Yes. You can trigger Claude Code headlessly to run `create_itsm_ticket` by passing prompt arguments directly through your terminal, making it easy to integrate with custom shell scripts.

Ask Claude Code to run `check_itsm_status`. The CLI agent will query the endpoint and return a plain-text status update, confirming if your service desk is reachable.

Yes. You can find end-user details using `list_requesters` or pull specific profile information with `get_requester_details` directly inside your terminal session.

Claude Code handles all tool executions locally, and Vinkius acts as a secure MCP proxy. Your IT asset specs and user profiles are never stored by Vinkius, maintaining a zero-trust architecture.

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