How to Set Up MCP

Get started with MCP in just a few simple steps.

Prerequisites

• Professional or Enterprise Plan - MCP requires a Professional+ subscription
• AI Assistant - Claude Desktop, Cursor IDE, or another MCP-compatible assistant

Step 1: Generate an MCP Key

1. Log in to your Zuro account
2. Go to Settings → Security → MCP Keys
3. Click "Create MCP Key"
4. Enter a name (e.g., "Claude Desktop" or "Cursor IDE")
5. Select the permissions you want to grant
6. Copy the key immediately - it's only shown once!

Step 2: Configure Your AI Assistant

The setup depends on which AI assistant you're using:

Claude Desktop

See: Setting Up MCP with Claude Desktop

Cursor IDE

See: Setting Up MCP with Cursor IDE

Other Assistants

1. Find your assistant's MCP configuration
2. Add Zuro as an MCP server with URL: https://api.zuro.me/api/mcp
3. Use your MCP key for authentication (as query parameter: ?key=YOUR_KEY)
4. Restart your AI assistant

Step 3: Test Your Connection

Once configured, test by asking your AI assistant:

• "List my knowledge bases"
• "Show me articles in my help center"
• "What analytics do you have access to?"

If the assistant can access your Zuro data, you're all set!

Managing Your MCP Keys

Viewing Keys

• All your MCP keys are listed in Settings → Security → MCP Keys
• You can see when each key was last used and usage count

Deleting Keys

• Click delete next to any key
• Confirm the deletion
• The key is immediately revoked

Best Practices

• Use descriptive names - Name keys based on their purpose
• Minimal permissions - Only grant permissions you actually need
• Secure storage - Never share your MCP keys publicly
• Rotate regularly - Delete old keys and create new ones periodically

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

1. Verify your plan - Ensure you have Professional or Enterprise
2. Check key permissions - Make sure your key has the required permissions
3. Verify key format - Ensure the key starts with zuro_mcp_
4. Check rate limits - You may have hit your rate limit
5. Review error messages - Check your AI assistant's error logs

For more help, see MCP Troubleshooting.