How to Use the Freshservice MCP in Claude

Q: Can I see my Freshservice assets in Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. You can use the listitassets tool to pull your inventory directly into the chat interface.

Manage your IT desk and track assets directly inside Claude Desktop using this MCP Server.

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Setup Freshservice with Claude Desktop

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Instant ticket and asset visibility

Stop jumping between browser tabs to check the status of an incident. You can use `list_itsm_tickets` to pull your current queue and `get_ticket_details` to read the history right in your chat window. Your AI client interprets this data instantly. It gives you the full picture on hardware issues or requester needs without leaving your workspace.

Automate your ticket lifecycle

Opening a new ticket is a one-step process now. Just tell your agent the details and it uses `create_itsm_ticket` to log the incident in your system immediately. This keeps your desk organized without the manual data entry. You just provide the info and the MCP Server handles the backend submission.

Monitor infrastructure health

Keep tabs on your environment by querying `list_it_problems` and `list_it_releases` to spot patterns in your hardware or software deployments. You gain a clear view of your operational state. Your agent flags anomalies based on real data, helping you address blockers before they grow.

Setup guide

Set up Freshservice MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Freshservice MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Freshservice MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under freshservice-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Freshservice MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop settings and navigate to the developer configuration file. Add the server details to your JSON config and restart the app to see the tool icons appear.

Yes, it runs as a subprocess locally. This keeps your connection fast and private while you work on tickets.

Absolutely. You can use the `list_it_assets` tool to pull your inventory directly into the chat interface.

Your credentials never leave your machine. The local MCP Server handles the communication between your client and the IT desk securely.

It accesses your IT service management data including ticket content, requester names, and hardware asset metadata. All traffic is limited to the specific API calls you trigger.

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