How to Use the Kylas MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Kylas to Claude Desktop?

You have two paths. Edit your claudedesktopconfig.json to add the MCP command, or use the web interface at claude.ai. In the browser, go to Integrations, add a custom connector, and paste your server URL.

Q: Can Claude Desktop create new Kylas records?

Yes. The agent uses the createcontact and createlead tools to push new entries into your database. You just provide the details in the chat, and it handles the JSON formatting.

Manage Indian SMB sales pipelines directly inside Claude Desktop. Read leads, track deals, and assign tasks without opening another tab.

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Kylas handles the heavy lifting for Indian SMB sales teams, and now your agent can drive it. You ask Claude to pull up the latest prospects, and it hits `list_leads` to grab the data. If you need specifics on a high-value account, it runs `get_lead` to pull the exact history. You never switch windows to update the CRM. When a new inquiry comes through your email, tell Claude to add them. It fires off `create_lead` with the JSON payload, dropping the prospect straight into your active queue.

Map your contacts and deals

Sales velocity drops when you lose track of who is buying what. This MCP Server gives Claude direct read access to your entire address book via `list_contacts`. It pulls phone numbers, emails, and company affiliations in seconds. Connecting those people to revenue is just as fast. The `list_deals` tool fetches the current state of your pipeline. You ask Claude to summarize which deals are stuck in negotiation and get an immediate, accurate readout based on live CRM data.

Drive daily sales operations

Following up is where most reps drop the ball. By hooking into `list_tasks`, Claude checks your daily to-do list. It sees who needs a callback and which contracts are waiting for signature. This turns a conversational interface into an operational command center. You review your tasks, tell Claude to draft the follow-up emails, and move on. The integration keeps your CRM hygiene perfect without forcing you to click through endless web forms.

Setup guide

Set up Kylas 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 Kylas 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 Kylas 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 kylas-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Kylas MCP in Claude Desktop

You have two paths. Edit your claude_desktop_config.json to add the MCP command, or use the web interface at claude.ai. In the browser, go to Integrations, add a custom connector, and paste your server URL.

Yes. The agent uses the create_contact and create_lead tools to push new entries into your database. You just provide the details in the chat, and it handles the JSON formatting.

You might have a stale authentication token or a bad server configuration. Check the hammer icon in your chat input to verify the MCP Server is actually connected. If the tools do not show up, restart the app.

It works across Free, Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans. As long as you can configure custom connectors or local extensions, you can hit the CRM endpoints.

Your agent only accesses the specific contacts, leads, and deals you ask for. The MCP protocol routes this data directly between your CRM and the client. Vinkius does not store your pipeline information or task histories.

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