helpscout-mcp-2026-complete/README.md

HelpScout MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for HelpScout — the customer support platform.

Features

• Mailbox Management — List, create, and manage mailboxes
• Conversation Tools — Search, read, reply to conversations
• Customer Management — CRUD operations on customers
• Workflow Automation — Manage workflows and automations
• Reporting — Access HelpScout reports and analytics

Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/BusyBee3333/helpscout-mcp-2026-complete.git
cd helpscout-mcp-2026-complete
npm install
cp .env.example .env
# Add your HelpScout API credentials to .env
npm run build
npm start

Environment Variables

Variable	Description
HELPSCOUT_APP_ID	Your HelpScout OAuth2 App ID
HELPSCOUT_APP_SECRET	Your HelpScout OAuth2 App Secret

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "helpscout": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "HELPSCOUT_APP_ID": "your_app_id",
        "HELPSCOUT_APP_SECRET": "your_app_secret"
      }
    }
  }
}

License

MIT