How to Use the Helpwise MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Helpwise MCP Server to my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Restart the app, and you will see the new tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Q: How do I assign a conversation to a teammate using Helpwise in Claude Desktop?

You can run listteammembers to get a list of active support agents on your team. Then, ask your agent to route the thread to the right person based on their current workload or expertise.

Run your shared customer inboxes directly inside Claude Desktop to assign threads, update contacts, and send emails without switching tabs.

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Manage shared mailboxes inside Claude Desktop

The `list_mailboxes` tool fetches your shared team inboxes directly into your chat interface. Your agent inspects these channels to see where incoming customer questions are piling up. Once you pinpoint a busy inbox, the `list_conversations` tool pulls the actual message threads. You can ask your agent to summarize recent customer complaints or find messages that have been sitting unanswered for over two hours.

Resolve customer issues without leaving the chat

The `get_conversation_details` tool retrieves the full history of any message thread so you can see past replies and assignments. Your agent reads this context to understand the customer's exact problem before drafting a response. When you are ready to reply, the `send_email` tool transmits your message back to the customer. This lets you handle the entire support ticket lifecycle directly from your chat window.

Keep customer contacts updated via this MCP Server

The `create_contact` tool registers new customer profiles in your database straight from your conversation window. If an unknown sender emails your support address, your agent extracts their details and saves them immediately. You can also run `list_contacts` to search your existing directory for matching records. This prevents duplicate profiles and ensures your support team always knows exactly who they are talking to.

Setup guide

Set up Helpwise 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 Helpwise 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 Helpwise 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 helpwise-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Helpwise MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Restart the app, and you will see the new tools available via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Yes, you can connect this toolset to claude.ai in your browser by adding a custom connector in your integration settings. Paste your remote MCP server HTTPS URL, complete the authentication, and start managing your shared mailboxes instantly.

You can run `list_team_members` to get a list of active support agents on your team. Then, ask your agent to route the thread to the right person based on their current workload or expertise.

You can view emails, SMS, and WhatsApp messages that arrive in your shared team mailboxes. The MCP server pulls these threads so your agent can process them regardless of the original channel.

Your shared emails, SMS messages, and contact records never pass through third-party servers. All data flows directly through an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox that destroys the session as soon as your query finishes.

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