Helpshift Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Manage customer support tickets and user profiles from your chat.
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Why people use Helpshift
Helpshift for Faster Support Ticket Management
This Connector changes that by bringing Helpshift into your AI chat. You can ask your agent to pull ticket history, check FAQ articles, and update statuses in one place. You get a unified workspace where the information you need actually comes to you.
What Vinkius changes
You get a functional support dashboard inside your AI chat.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
High-volume ticket triage
A support manager asks the agent to list all issues and identify ones that haven't been touched in 24 hours.
- Real-world use case 02
Bulk user migration
A success lead uses bulk_user_action to update 500 user profiles to a new identity standard.
- Real-world use case 03
Complex troubleshooting
A dev team member asks the agent to pull the audit logs for a specific bug report to see previous internal notes.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Helpshift capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Helpshift.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Helpshift.
- 01 Capability
Bulk user action
Update or create many user profiles at once. This saves hours of manual data entry in the User Hub.
- 02 Capability
List faq sections
Browse all your FAQ categories. This helps you organize your knowledge base.
- 03 Capability
Update issue status
Change a ticket's status to Resolved or Rejected. Use this to clear your queue quickly.
- 04 Capability
Add issue message
Send a new reply to an existing support ticket. Use this to keep customers updated without manual entry.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Helpshift.
- 05 Capability
Create issue
Start a new support ticket from your chat. Use this to log new problems as they come in.
- 06 Capability
Get issue audit logs
See every action taken on a specific issue. It is the fastest way to see how a ticket has evolved.
- 07 Capability
Get bulk task status
Check if your batch user updates are finished. Use this to monitor large data operations.
- 08 Capability
Get issue details
Pull all the data for a single support ticket. This gives your agent the full context it needs to help.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Helpshift.
- 09 Capability
List registered apps
See all apps connected to your Helpshift dashboard. Use this to check your routing setup.
- 10 Capability
List faqs
Pull a list of all your published FAQ articles. This helps you verify your documentation.
- 11 Capability
List issues
See all current tickets in your system. Use this to get a high-level view of your support volume.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Helpshift to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Helpshift from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jZ6NKTchGRzRzK0UzRNZIEl3PNMLuXVjITflQNRv/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Helpshift, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Helpshift for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jZ6NKTchGRzRzK0UzRNZIEl3PNMLuXVjITflQNRv/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Helpshift URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Helpshift in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"helpshift": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jZ6NKTchGRzRzK0UzRNZIEl3PNMLuXVjITflQNRv/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Helpshift
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Helpshift, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"helpshift": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jZ6NKTchGRzRzK0UzRNZIEl3PNMLuXVjITflQNRv/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Helpshift
Ask Copilot: "Using Helpshift, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"helpshift": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jZ6NKTchGRzRzK0UzRNZIEl3PNMLuXVjITflQNRv/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Helpshift
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Helpshift, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"helpshift": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jZ6NKTchGRzRzK0UzRNZIEl3PNMLuXVjITflQNRv/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Helpshift
Ask Cline: "Using Helpshift, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add helpshift --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jZ6NKTchGRzRzK0UzRNZIEl3PNMLuXVjITflQNRv/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Helpshift
Ask Claude: "Using Helpshift, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Helpshift can move forward.
This is for support leads and product managers who are tired of jumping between a help desk and their dev capabilities. It is for anyone who handles high-volume customer queries or manages large user databases.
Support Manager
Investigates complex cases by pulling audit logs and transcripts instantly.
Mobile Product Team
Monitors bug reports and user feedback without leaving the development environment.
Customer Success Ops
Handles bulk identity syncs and large-scale user profile updates.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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HelpCrunch
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Freshdesk
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Helpshift connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about Helpshift.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Helpshift MCP help me manage my support tickets?
Yes, it lets you list, read, and update support issues directly through your AI chat.
How do I update user profiles in bulk with Helpshift?
You can use the Connector to perform bulk profile operations on your User Hub data without clicking every individual account.
Can I use this to check my FAQ articles?
Yes, the Connector lets your AI agent browse all published FAQ sections and articles to help you stay updated.
Will this help me see the history of a support issue?
It can pull the full audit logs for specific tickets, showing every action taken on that case.
Does the Helpshift MCP work with my current AI client?
It works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude or Cursor to manage your help desk data.
Can I create new support issues using this?
Yes, you can use your AI agent to create new support tickets by providing the title and body details.
How do I find my Helpshift API Key?
Log in to your Helpshift dashboard, go to Settings > API, and you will find your API Key listed there. This key is used as the username for Basic Authentication.
What is the 'Domain' in the setup?
The domain is the unique identifier for your Helpshift instance (e.g., if you access it at company.helpshift.com, your domain is company).
Can I see the history of actions taken on an issue?
Yes! Use the get_issue_audit_logs capability (v2). It retrieves the action history, showing when status was changed, who was assigned, and which tags were added.
Is the integration secure for support data?
Absolutely. The integration uses industry-standard Basic Authentication over HTTPS. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.
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