Zoho CRM Contacts Connector for AI agents.
11 live capabilities
Manage your sales pipeline and customer records directly within your AI chat
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Why people use Zoho CRM Contacts
Zoho CRM Contacts Solves the Tab-Switching Problem in Sales
This Connector changes that by bringing the CRM data to you. Instead of hunting for information, you just ask your agent to pull up the account details or find a contact's email. You get the info you need immediately in your current workspace, keeping your focus on the person you're actually talking to.
What Vinkius changes
Your AI becomes a live operator for your CRM data.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Qualifying a web form lead
A BDR asks the agent to find a lead from a web form.
- Real-world use case 02
Updating info during a live call
A sales rep is on a call and needs to change a customer's phone number.
- Real-world use case 03
Researching a new company
A manager wants to know about a new prospect.
Complete set · 11capabilities
The complete Zoho CRM Contacts capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Zoho CRM Contacts.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Zoho CRM Contacts.
- 01 Capability
Zoho create contact
Add a new qualified individual to your CRM. You can link them to a company account for better organization.
- 02 Capability
Zoho create lead
Log a new, unqualified prospect into your system. Include details like the lead source and current status.
- 03 Capability
Zoho get account
Get the full profile of a company account. View their industry, revenue, and all linked records.
- 04 Capability
Zoho get contact
Retrieve every detail for a specific contact. This includes custom fields and all linked records.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Zoho CRM Contacts.
- 05 Capability
Zoho search leads
Look up unqualified prospects at the top of your sales funnel. Find them by name, email, or company.
- 06 Capability
Zoho update contact
Modify specific details for an existing contact. Update phone numbers, emails, or other properties easily.
- 07 Capability
Zoho convert lead
Move a qualified lead into the sales pipeline. This action creates a contact, an account, and a deal record simultaneously.
- 08 Capability
Zoho create account
Create a new company or organization record. You can include the industry, phone number, and website.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 11 available through Zoho CRM Contacts.
- 09 Capability
Zoho search contacts
Search your CRM for existing customers or qualified prospects. Use a name or an email address to find them.
- 10 Capability
Zoho related records
Fetch records related to a parent record. Find all contacts at an account or all deals for a person.
- 11 Capability
Zoho search accounts
Search for business entities in your CRM. Get their industry, website, and annual revenue data.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Zoho CRM Contacts to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Zoho CRM Contacts 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_ZS7pxz0QHi5G8b853o9BZvEufYj7wnseqsvrL49x/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 Zoho CRM Contacts, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Zoho CRM Contacts for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZS7pxz0QHi5G8b853o9BZvEufYj7wnseqsvrL49x/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 Zoho CRM Contacts URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Zoho CRM Contacts in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"zoho-crm-contacts": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZS7pxz0QHi5G8b853o9BZvEufYj7wnseqsvrL49x/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 Zoho CRM Contacts
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Zoho CRM Contacts, help me...". 11 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"zoho-crm-contacts": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZS7pxz0QHi5G8b853o9BZvEufYj7wnseqsvrL49x/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 Zoho CRM Contacts
Ask Copilot: "Using Zoho CRM Contacts, help me...". 11 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"zoho-crm-contacts": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZS7pxz0QHi5G8b853o9BZvEufYj7wnseqsvrL49x/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 Zoho CRM Contacts
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Zoho CRM Contacts, help me...". 11 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"zoho-crm-contacts": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZS7pxz0QHi5G8b853o9BZvEufYj7wnseqsvrL49x/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 Zoho CRM Contacts
Ask Cline: "Using Zoho CRM Contacts, help me...". 11 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add zoho-crm-contacts --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZS7pxz0QHi5G8b853o9BZvEufYj7wnseqsvrL49x/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 Zoho CRM Contacts
Ask Claude: "Using Zoho CRM Contacts, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Zoho CRM can move forward.
This is for sales professionals who spend their day in conversations and need to log data without breaking their focus. It's for anyone tired of manual data entry.
Sales Representative
Updates contact phone numbers and logs new leads immediately during live calls.
Business Development Rep
Qualifies and creates new leads from web forms or cold calls at high volume.
Sales Manager
Checks deal statuses and pulls account history to prepare for team meetings.
Support Agent
Looks up customer contact details and related records to solve tickets faster.
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Before you connect
Questions about Zoho CRM.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Zoho CRM Contacts MCP help me log leads faster?
Yes. It allows your AI agent to create new leads directly in Zoho CRM. You can just tell your agent who the lead is and where they came from, and it handles the rest.
How does the Zoho CRM Contacts MCP handle lead conversion?
It automates the qualification step. Your agent can turn a qualified lead into a contact, company account, and a deal record in one single command.
Can I use the Zoho CRM Contacts MCP to find customer phone numbers?
Yes. You can ask your agent to search for a customer by name or email, and it will pull up their phone number and other contact details instantly.
Does the Zoho CRM Contacts MCP work with my existing accounts?
It does. The Connector connects to your current Zoho CRM instance, allowing your agent to read and update the accounts and contacts you already have.
Can I update my CRM data using the Zoho CRM Contacts MCP?
Yes. You can tell your agent to update specific fields like phone numbers, emails, or job titles for any existing contact in your CRM.
How does the Zoho CRM Contacts MCP help sales teams?
It removes the need to switch tabs between your email and your CRM. Your team can stay in their current workflow while the AI handles the data entry and research.
What Zoho CRM data can I access?
Leads, Contacts, Accounts, Deals, Notes, and any custom module. All data respects your Zoho CRM permissions.
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.
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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