How to Use the Zoho CRM Activities MCP in Claude

Q: How do I check my call history using Zoho CRM Activities with Claude Desktop?

You simply ask your agent to list calls. The system uses zoholistcalls and returns the subject, type (Inbound/Outbound), duration, and linked contact details so you can review everything quickly.

Q: If I need to schedule a demo, how does Zoho CRM Activities work with Claude Desktop?

You initiate an event using zohocreateevent. Just give the title, and the start and end dates in ISO format. The meeting shows up immediately in your calendar within Zoho CRM.

Q: Can I review notes on a deal using Zoho CRM Activities with Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. You call zoholistnotes, passing the relevant module (Deals) and record ID. This pulls all attached note titles, content, and creation dates for your team to check.

Q: Does Zoho CRM Activities handle task status updates with Claude Desktop?

Yes. You can update a task’s progress using zohoupdatetask. This lets you set the status to 'Completed' or change the priority if something needs escalation.

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Track all communications history.

Need to review what happened on a contact? You run `zoho_list_notes` against any record ID (Leads, Contacts, etc.). It pulls the note title, content, and creation date so you can see the full activity log. Better yet, list all past calls using `zoho_list_calls`. This gives you the subject, type, duration, and disposition for quick auditing of your sales team's volume.

Schedule meetings and demos instantly.

Set up a meeting or demo right from the chat using `zoho_create_event`. You just need to provide the title, start time, and end time (ISO format). These appointments show up in your Zoho CRM calendar. For follow-ups that aren't meetings, you can use `zoho_create_task`. This logs a subject, due date, priority, and status so your agent knows exactly what action to take.

Maintain accurate task management.

Keep your team accountable by managing tasks with `zoho_list_tasks`. You get the subject, due date, status (like 'Not Started' or 'In Progress'), and priority for every action item. When a task changes—say it’s finished or needs rescheduling—you use `zoho_update_task`. This lets you change the status, bump the due date, or adjust the priority without touching the CRM interface.

Setup guide

Set up Zoho CRM Activities 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 Zoho CRM Activities 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 Zoho CRM Activities 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 zoho-crm-activities-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zoho-crm-activities-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Zoho CRM Activities MCP in Claude Desktop

You simply ask your agent to list calls. The system uses `zoho_list_calls` and returns the subject, type (Inbound/Outbound), duration, and linked contact details so you can review everything quickly.

You initiate an event using `zoho_create_event`. Just give the title, and the start and end dates in ISO format. The meeting shows up immediately in your calendar within Zoho CRM.

Absolutely. You call `zoho_list_notes`, passing the relevant module (Deals) and record ID. This pulls all attached note titles, content, and creation dates for your team to check.

Yes. You can update a task’s progress using `zoho_update_task`. This lets you set the status to 'Completed' or change the priority if something needs escalation.

This server touches activity log data, specifically note content and titles. When using Claude Desktop, all interactions are handled via your local stdio transport or secure cloud connection.

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