How to Use the Intercom MCP in Claude

Q: Can I reply to Intercom tickets directly in Claude Desktop?

Yes. The server enables replytoconversation, allowing your agent to send messages back to the user without you touching the Intercom dashboard.

Q: How do I see my Intercom contacts in Claude Desktop?

You can use the listcontacts tool. Once configured, simply ask your agent to show you recent users and it will pull the data directly from your account.

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Setup Intercom with Claude Desktop

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Handle support threads within Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your browser and your AI client. Use `get_conversation` to pull the full history of a customer issue and `reply_to_conversation` to send updates without leaving your desktop app. This keeps your context intact. Your agent drafts responses based on the actual conversation thread rather than what you paste into the chat window.

Search contacts inside your Claude Desktop chat

Find exactly who you need using `search_contacts` or `list_contacts` while you work. You get real-time info on who is reaching out before you even open a ticket. It handles the lookup for you. You save the time you would have spent digging through the dashboard for a user ID or an email address.

Sync your help center with Claude Desktop

Retrieve your own documentation using `list_articles` to ground your agent's answers. You ensure your AI client provides accurate, company-specific support data every time. It connects your internal knowledge base to your workflow. Stop guessing if your agent is hallucinating and start giving it the source material it needs.

Setup guide

Set up Intercom 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 Intercom 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 Intercom 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 intercom-mcp.

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

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Common questions about Intercom MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes. The server enables `reply_to_conversation`, allowing your agent to send messages back to the user without you touching the Intercom dashboard.

No. The MCP server uses an API token you provide, which stays in your local config. Claude Desktop never sees your primary account password.

You can use the `list_contacts` tool. Once configured, simply ask your agent to show you recent users and it will pull the data directly from your account.

The server runs as a local subprocess on your machine. Your Intercom data flows through an encrypted channel between your local host and the API, keeping it out of third-party logs.

It accesses your conversations, contact profiles, and help center articles. This server only reads and writes the specific records you authorize via your API token.

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