How to Use the Help Scout MCP in Claude

Q: How do I search Help Scout tickets inside Claude Desktop?

Use the searchconversations tool. Just type your query into the chat, and your agent will pull the relevant tickets from your Help Scout account.

Q: Can I update Help Scout conversation statuses from Claude Desktop?

Yes. Use the updateconvostatus tool to change ticket states. It updates the record in your account immediately.

Manage your Help Scout tickets and customer data directly within the Claude Desktop app.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Help Scout to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Manage conversations in Claude Desktop

Stop switching tabs to check your support queue. Use `list_conversations` to pull your active ticket list into your chat session, then inspect specific details with `get_conversation` to understand the customer's issue. Updating ticket status takes seconds. Once you have a resolution, use `update_convo_status` to close the loop without ever leaving your AI client.

Access customer profiles via this MCP Server

Your agent needs context to provide good support. Use `get_customer` to pull up history, ratings, and contact info so you aren't flying blind when replying to a ticket. If you need to see the broader picture, check `list_customers` to find specific account details. This MCP Server gives your agent the same view you have in your dashboard.

Collaborate on tickets inside Claude Desktop

Internal communication is part of the job. Use `create_convo_note` to leave private messages for your team about a specific conversation. Need to route a ticket to the right team? Use `list_mailboxes` and `list_tags` to see where the conversation sits and how it should be categorized before you move it.

Setup guide

Set up Help Scout 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 Help Scout 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 Help Scout 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 help-scout-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Help Scout MCP in Claude Desktop

Use the `search_conversations` tool. Just type your query into the chat, and your agent will pull the relevant tickets from your Help Scout account.

No. Data stays in Help Scout and is only fetched when you explicitly ask your agent to use a tool. This keeps your support data isolated.

Yes. Use the `update_convo_status` tool to change ticket states. It updates the record in your account immediately.

The server uses your provided token to authenticate requests. Your credentials stay local to your configuration file and are never shared.

It reads conversation threads, customer profile metadata, and workflow configurations. No PII is stored locally by the server after the request completes.

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