What is the difference between a Lead and a Contact in Zendesk Sell?

Leads represent potential interest but are not yet qualified. Contacts are qualified individuals or organizations that can be associated with sales deals.

Can I associate a deal with a contact via the agent?

Yes, when using the `create_sales_deal` tool, you must provide a `contact_id` to link the new opportunity to an existing person or company.

How do I update the status of an existing deal?

Use the `update_existing_deal` tool with the unique deal ID and a JSON object containing the new status (e.g., 'Won', 'Lost', or a specific pipeline stage).

Zendesk Sell MCP Server for Cursor 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Zendesk Sell
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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zendesk-sell": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Zendesk Sell MCP Server

Connect your Zendesk Sell (formerly Base CRM) account to any AI agent to automate your sales pipeline and customer management. This MCP server enables your agent to interact with leads, qualified contacts, and sales deals directly from natural language interfaces.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Zendesk Sell into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Zendesk Sell and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 11 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Lead Management — List, retrieve, and create sales leads to capture potential customer interest
Contact Oversight — Manage qualified people and organizations, and retrieve their complete metadata profiles
Deal Tracking — Monitor sales opportunities, update their status, and manage the entire deal lifecycle
Pipeline Automation — Create and update sales records directly from your conversation to keep your CRM accurate
CRM Cleanup — Delete unnecessary leads, contacts, or deals via simple natural language commands

The Zendesk Sell MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor 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 Zendesk Sell to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Zendesk Sell MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Zendesk Sell

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Zendesk Sell, help me...". 11 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Zendesk Sell MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Zendesk Sell through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Zendesk Sell + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Zendesk Sell MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Zendesk Sell MCP Tools for Cursor (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect Zendesk Sell to Cursor via MCP:

create_new_lead

Requires last_name or organization_name. Create a new sales lead

create_sales_contact

Requires a JSON body with contact details. Create a new person or organization contact

create_sales_deal

Requires deal name and contact_id. Create a new sales opportunity (deal)

delete_sales_deal

Remove a deal from the account

get_deal_details

Get details for a specific sales deal

get_lead_details

Get details for a specific lead

get_sales_contact_details

Get details for a specific contact

list_sales_contacts

List all sales contacts (qualified prospects)

list_sales_deals

List all sales deals (opportunities)

list_sales_leads

List all sales leads

update_existing_deal

Update details for an existing deal

Example Prompts for Zendesk Sell in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Zendesk Sell immediately.

"List all active sales leads in my Zendesk Sell account."

"Create a new deal named 'Enterprise License' for contact ID '98765'."

"Update the status of deal '54321' to 'Won'."

Troubleshooting Zendesk Sell MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Zendesk Sell to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Zendesk Sell + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Zendesk Sell MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.