Pipedrive CRM (Full) MCP Server for Claude Desktop 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.
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"mcpServers": {
"pipedrive-crm-full": {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Pipedrive CRM (Full) MCP Server
Connect Pipedrive CRM to any AI agent — manage your entire sales pipeline without switching tabs.
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Pipedrive CRM (Full) to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 11 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
What you can do
- Deals — Search, create, and update deals with pipeline tracking
- Contacts — Find and create persons with email, phone, and organization
- Organizations — Search companies linked to deals and contacts
- Activities — Create calls, meetings, tasks, and emails
- Notes — Attach notes to deals, persons, or organizations
- Pipelines — View all pipeline stages and deal flow
The Pipedrive CRM (Full) MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Pipedrive CRM (Full) to Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Pipedrive CRM (Full) MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
Open Claude Desktop Settings
Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server
Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section
Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server
Start using Pipedrive CRM (Full)
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 11 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the Pipedrive CRM (Full) MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Pipedrive CRM (Full) through the Model Context Protocol.
Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
Pipedrive CRM (Full) + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Pipedrive CRM (Full) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation
Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language
Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary
Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation
Pipedrive CRM (Full) MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Pipedrive CRM (Full) to Claude Desktop via MCP:
pd_create_activity
Subject and type are required. Type must be one of: call, meeting, email, task, lunch, deadline. Optionally set due_date (YYYY-MM-DD) and link to deal_id, person_id, or both. Add a note for context. Activities appear in the Pipedrive calendar and task queue. Schedule a sales activity in Pipedrive — a call, meeting, email, task, lunch, or deadline linked to deals or contacts
pd_create_deal
Title is required. Optionally specify monetary value, currency (USD/EUR/GBP/etc.), linked person_id and org_id (use search tools to find these), and pipeline/stage placement (use pd_list_pipelines and pd_list_stages to find IDs). If no pipeline is specified, the deal enters the default pipeline at its first stage. Create a new deal in your Pipedrive sales pipeline with title, value, currency, and linked contact/organization
pd_create_note
Notes appear in the timeline/history of the linked record. Link to exactly one of: deal_id, person_id, or org_id. Use to log meeting summaries, call notes, or internal context on any CRM record. Create a note in Pipedrive attached to a deal, person, or organization for activity logging
pd_create_person
Name is required. Email and phone are optional but recommended for contact management. Link to an existing organization using org_id (use pd_search_organizations to find). Returns the created person with their new Pipedrive ID. Create a new contact (person) in Pipedrive with name, email, phone, and optional organization link
pd_list_activities
Returns subject, type (call/meeting/email/task/lunch/deadline), due date, due time, completion status, and linked deal/person. Use when the user asks about upcoming tasks, scheduled meetings, overdue activities, or recent sales activity. List recent Pipedrive activities (calls, meetings, tasks, emails) with due dates, types, and completion status
pd_list_pipelines
Returns pipeline name, total deal count, and whether it is active. Most Pipedrive accounts have one default pipeline, but larger teams may have separate pipelines for different sales processes (e.g., New Business vs Renewals). Use to find pipeline IDs before creating deals or filtering by pipeline. List all sales pipelines configured in Pipedrive with their names, deal counts, and order
pd_list_stages
Returns stage name, display order, number of deals at each stage, and rotten days (warning threshold). Use to find stage IDs for creating or moving deals, or to understand the sales process flow. List the stages within a Pipedrive pipeline showing stage names, order, deal counts, and win probability
pd_search_deals
Returns deal title, monetary value, currency, pipeline stage, pipeline name, linked person (contact), and organization. Use when the user wants to find a specific deal, check pipeline status, look up deal values, or see which stage a deal is in. Search Pipedrive deals by name or keyword to find opportunities in your sales pipeline with value, stage, and contact info
pd_search_organizations
Returns org name, address, and associated data. Use when the user wants to find a company, needs org IDs for linking to deals or persons, or wants to look up account details. Search Pipedrive organizations (companies) by name to find accounts in your CRM
pd_search_persons
Returns person name, email addresses, phone numbers, and linked organization. Use when the user wants to find a contact, look up someone by email, or get person IDs for linking to deals or activities. Search Pipedrive contacts (persons) by name, email, or phone to find people in your CRM
pd_update_deal
Only specified fields are updated. Common use: advance stage_id when a deal progresses, update value after negotiation, or set status to "won"/"lost" to close a deal. Available statuses: open, won, lost, deleted. Update an existing Pipedrive deal — change stage, value, title, or mark as won/lost to reflect pipeline progress
Example Prompts for Pipedrive CRM (Full) in Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Pipedrive CRM (Full) immediately.
"Search for deals with Acme Corp"
"Create a call activity for tomorrow at 2pm"
"Show me the pipeline stages"
Troubleshooting Pipedrive CRM (Full) MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting Pipedrive CRM (Full) to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not appearing after restart
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).Authentication error
Tools not showing in chat
Pipedrive CRM (Full) + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating Pipedrive CRM (Full) MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
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Connect Pipedrive CRM (Full) to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.