Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add zephyr-scale-smartbear --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server
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Claude Code registers Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Test Case Discovery — List and browse all test cases within a Jira project and retrieve specific keys (e.g., PROJ-T1) for deep inspection
- Cycle Monitoring — Browse test cycles to see how test runs are grouped for specific releases, sprints, or regression cycles
- Execution Tracking — Monitor real-time test execution results (Pass, Fail, Blocked) and retrieve step-by-step progress details
- Test Planning — List high-level test plans to understand your overall testing strategy and project scope
- Folder Navigation — Explore the organizational hierarchy of your test cases, cycles, and plans to find specific work items
- Environment Audit — List configured test environments (Staging, Production) and custom statuses available for your project
- Step-by-Step Insights — Retrieve full objective, preconditions, and detailed test scripts for any individual test case
The Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Zephyr Scale (SmartBear)
Ask Claude: "Using Zephyr Scale (SmartBear), show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to Claude Code via MCP:
get_execution
Retrieves full details of a Zephyr Scale test execution
get_test_case
Retrieves full details of a Zephyr Scale test case
get_test_cycle
Retrieves full details of a Zephyr Scale test cycle
list_environments
g. Staging, Production). Lists all test environments in a Zephyr Scale project
list_executions
Lists all test executions in a Zephyr Scale project
list_folders
Folder type must be TEST_CASE, TEST_CYCLE, or TEST_PLAN. Lists all folders for a specific type within a project
list_statuses
Lists all custom test execution statuses in a project
list_test_cases
Provide a Jira project key (e.g. "PROJ"). Returns test case keys, names, and statuses. Paginated. Lists all test cases in a Zephyr Scale project
list_test_cycles
Test cycles group test runs for a release or sprint. Lists all test cycles in a Zephyr Scale project
list_test_plans
Lists all test plans in a Zephyr Scale project
Example Prompts for Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) immediately.
"List all test cases in project 'PROJ'."
"What are the details for test cycle 'PROJ-R42'?"
"Show me the results for execution ID '12345678'."
Troubleshooting Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) with your favorite client
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Connect Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.