How to Use the Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I get a list of test cases using Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) and Claude Desktop?

You use the listtestcases tool. It takes a Jira project key, like 'PROJ', and returns all available test case keys, names, and their current statuses in your conversation.

Q: Can I check which environments are live with Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) and Claude Desktop?

Yep. Just run listenvironments. The server checks the project and lists all available test environments, giving you quick verification of Staging or Production status.

Q: Does the MCP Server help with test plans? Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) and Claude Desktop?

Yes. You can use listtestplans to pull a list of all available test plans in the project, giving you visibility into the overall testing scope.

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Check Test Environment Details in Claude Desktop

Need to know if the app is running on Staging or Production? Use `list_environments` to pull a list of every test environment available in your Zephyr Scale project. It's fast. You get the full status right in the chat, so you don't have to switch over to the web UI just to verify where the current tests are running.

Retrieve Specific Test Case Info via MCP Server

A QA engineer needs details on a single test case? Just call `get_test_case`. This pulls all the specific information you need, like status and associated cycles, right into your conversation. You can also get a list of all cases using `list_test_cases`, providing Jira project keys so you know exactly which tests exist in the project.

Map Out Project Test Coverage with Claude Desktop

If you're setting up a major release, you gotta track cycles. The `list_test_cycles` tool shows every group of test runs tied to a specific sprint or release. You can also use `get_test_cycle` to pull the full details for one cycle, letting you see exactly which tests were meant to run together.

Setup guide

Set up Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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 Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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 Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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 zephyr-scale-smartbear-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP in Claude Desktop

You use the `list_test_cases` tool. It takes a Jira project key, like 'PROJ', and returns all available test case keys, names, and their current statuses in your conversation.

Yep. Just run `list_environments`. The server checks the project and lists all available test environments, giving you quick verification of Staging or Production status.

This MCP Server touches test case details, test cycle information, and overall execution metadata. It's all structured data about your testing plan within Jira.

Yes. You can use `list_test_plans` to pull a list of all available test plans in the project, giving you visibility into the overall testing scope.

The tool pulls live data directly from your Zephyr Scale instance. It's real-time information, so you get the most current status for executions or test cases.

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