How do I install the zulip mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `ZULIP_EMAIL`, `ZULIP_API_KEY`, `ZULIP_URL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Zulip MCP Server

MCP server for interacting with Zulip

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What is the Zulip MCP Server?

MCP server for interacting with Zulip

The short version

MCP Server for the Zulip API, enabling AI assistants like Claude to interact with Zulip workspaces.

More MCP options

Compare MCP servers by category, or browse hosted MCP servers if you prefer an endpoint over a local process.

Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
include_private	boolean, default: false): Whether to include private streams
include_web_public	boolean, default: true): Whether to include web-public streams
include_subscribed	boolean, default: true): Whether to include streams the bot is subscribed to
Returns	List of users with their basic information
limit	number, default: 20): Number of messages to retrieve
anchor	string, default: "newest"): Message ID to start from

How to install the Zulip MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zulip": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-zulip"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ZULIP_EMAIL": "your-bot@example.zulipchat.com",
        "ZULIP_API_KEY": "YOUR_ZULIP_API_KEY",
        "ZULIP_URL": "https://example.zulipchat.com"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
ZULIP_EMAIL	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
ZULIP_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
ZULIP_URL	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Zulip MCP to Returns.”
“Use Zulip MCP to Troubleshooting.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for interacting with Zulip Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.