Zoho Campaign MCP Server for Claude Desktop 13 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": {
"zoho-campaign": {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Zoho Campaign MCP Server
What you can do
Supercharge your email marketing with AI agents controlling Zoho Campaign. Automate your entire workflow:
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Zoho Campaign to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 13 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
- Create and manage email campaigns with custom subjects, senders, and mailing lists
- Review campaign analytics including opens, clicks, bounces, and unsubscribes
- Build and segment mailing lists for targeted audience reach
- Import and export contacts with bulk add/remove operations
- Track contact engagement and subscription status across all lists
- Monitor blocked contacts to maintain list hygiene and deliverability
The Zoho Campaign MCP Server exposes 13 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 Zoho Campaign to Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Zoho Campaign 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 Zoho Campaign
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 13 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the Zoho Campaign MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Zoho Campaign 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
Zoho Campaign + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Zoho Campaign 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
Zoho Campaign MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (13)
These 13 tools become available when you connect Zoho Campaign to Claude Desktop via MCP:
add_contacts_to_list
Each contact requires at minimum an email address. Optionally include first name, last name, phone, company, and custom fields. Contacts must be provided as a JSON array of objects. Returns count of successfully added contacts. Add contacts to a Zoho Campaign mailing list
create_campaign
Requires campaign name, subject line, sender name, sender email, and reply-to email. Optionally set campaign type, template ID, and scheduling. Returns created campaign details including the new campaign key. Create a new email campaign in Zoho Campaign
create_list
Requires list name. Optionally set description and welcome message for new subscribers. Returns the created list details including the new list key needed for adding contacts. Create a new mailing list in Zoho Campaign
get_blocked_contacts
Returns email, reason, and date blocked. Use this to maintain list hygiene and avoid sending to invalid addresses. List blocked/bounced contacts in Zoho Campaign
get_campaign_details
Use this to review full campaign configuration before sending or editing. Get details of a specific Zoho Campaign email
get_campaign_report
Includes metrics: total sent, delivered, bounced, opened, clicked, unsubscribed, spam complaints, and forwarded. Also provides engagement breakdown by contact. Use this to analyze campaign ROI and engagement rates. Get analytics report for a Zoho Campaign
get_campaigns
Returns campaign name, subject line, status, sent date, and basic metrics (sent count, opened, clicked). Use this to review campaign portfolio and performance overview. List all email campaigns in Zoho Campaign
get_contact
Use this to review individual subscriber details before sending targeted campaigns or troubleshooting delivery issues. Get details of a specific Zoho Campaign contact
get_list_contacts
Returns contact email, name, subscription status, added date, and custom fields. Use this to review subscriber base, segment audiences, or verify contacts before sending campaigns. List contacts in a Zoho Campaign mailing list
get_lists
Returns list name, description, contact count, creation date, and status. Mailing lists are used to organize contacts for targeted email campaigns. Use this to review available lists before creating campaigns or adding contacts. List all mailing lists in Zoho Campaign
get_recent_campaigns
Useful for quick review of latest activity. Type can filter by: all, sent, draft, scheduled. Returns basic campaign info including name, subject, status, and date. Get recently created or sent campaigns
remove_contacts_from_list
Requires list key and comma-separated email addresses. Use this to manage unsubscribes, clean up lists, or segment contacts. Returns count of successfully removed contacts. Remove contacts from a Zoho Campaign mailing list
update_contact
Only pass the fields you want to modify. The contact is identified by email address. Returns updated contact data. Update an existing Zoho Campaign contact
Example Prompts for Zoho Campaign in Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Zoho Campaign immediately.
"Show me all campaigns sent in the last 30 days with their open rates"
"Create a new campaign called 'Spring Sale 2026' for our newsletter list with subject 'Exclusive Spring Discounts Inside'"
"Add these 50 contacts from my CRM export to the 'Prospects Q2' list"
Troubleshooting Zoho Campaign MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting Zoho Campaign 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
Zoho Campaign + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zoho Campaign 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 Zoho Campaign to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 13 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.