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Connect Zoho CRM Activities to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your entire sales pipeline through your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Zoho CRM.

  1. 01

    Zoho create call

    Log a call in Zoho CRM by providing a subject, type, purpose, and start time. This capability records outbound or inbound calls for your activity history.

  2. 02

    Zoho create event

    Schedule a new calendar event in Zoho CRM. You can link meetings, demos, or appointments to specific contacts, leads, or deals.

  3. 03

    Zoho create task

    Create a new task in Zoho CRM with a subject, due date, priority, and status. Use this to set reminders or assign follow-up actions.

  4. 04

    Zoho list calls

    Retrieve a list of call logs from Zoho CRM. It returns the subject, type, result, duration, and the linked contact or lead.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Zoho CRM.

  1. 05

    Zoho update task

    Modify an existing task in Zoho CRM. You can change the status, priority, due date, or subject to keep your to-do list current.

  2. 06

    Zoho list events

    Fetch your scheduled calendar events from Zoho CRM. This includes the title, time, location, and any linked records.

  3. 07

    Zoho list notes

    Pull notes attached to a specific record in Zoho CRM. You can view the history and content for any lead, contact, deal, or account.

  4. 08

    Zoho list tasks

    Get a list of all tasks in Zoho CRM. It shows the subject, due date, status, and priority for your pending work items.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Post-Call Documentation

Immediately after a phone call, tell your agent to log the subject and purpose so you don't forget.

02

Meeting Scheduling

Ask your agent to set up a demo event in your Zoho calendar after a lead shows interest.

03

Daily Task Review

Start your morning by asking your agent to list all high priority tasks due today.

04

Contact Research

Before a meeting, ask your agent to pull up all notes and previous call logs for a specific contact.

Automate a task

Put Zoho CRM to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Zoho CRM works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Zoho CRM to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

907ms average. Fast in production.

Zoho CRM is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1047ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
692ms
Slowest day
1047ms
14-day trend
Slowing+8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Zoho CRM, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Zoho CRM. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Zoho CRM Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ngm3fQQoBqHlQnqHe3tt9Je0WSoagPGJbnW0eUIN/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Zoho CRM capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zoho-crm-activities-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ngm3fQQoBqHlQnqHe3tt9Je0WSoagPGJbnW0eUIN/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Zoho CRM in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Zoho CRM owners hand off.

This MCP is built for sales and support professionals who live in Zoho CRM and want to manage their daily workflow through a chat interface.

  • 01

    Sales Reps

    They use the agent to log calls and update deal stages while on the move.

  • 02

    BDRs

    They use the agent to quickly qualify leads and create new contact records.

  • 03

    Sales Managers

    They use the agent to check pipeline visibility and review team task statuses.

FAQ

Questions Zoho CRM owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

    You connect once through your MCP-compatible client. Vinkius hosts the connection and manages the credentials for you.

  • 02

    Do I need to manually enter my Zoho credentials?

    No. Vinkius manages the authentication and keeps the connection secure and active.

  • 03

    Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?

    Yes. This MCP works with any client that supports the Model Context Protocol, including Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 04

    What happens if I want to change a task status?

    You can simply tell your agent to update the task. The MCP includes a specific capability to change status, priority, or due dates.

  • 05

    Is my Zoho CRM data safe?

    Vinkius manages the connection securely, allowing your agent to perform actions only through the authorized capabilities provided.

  • 06

    What Zoho CRM data can I access?

    Leads, Contacts, Accounts, Deals, Notes, and any custom module. All data respects your Zoho CRM permissions.

  • 07

    How does authentication work?

    Uses Zoho OAuth 2.0 with a refresh token. Create a Self Client in the Zoho API Console, generate a refresh token, and provide Client ID, Client Secret, and Refresh Token.

  • 08

    Does it support multi-region Zoho?

    Yes! Set your API domain: zohoapis.com (US), zohoapis.eu (EU), zohoapis.in (India), zohoapis.com.au (Australia), zohoapis.jp (Japan).

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