About Groove MCP by usefulapi
Groove MCP by usefulapi is a hosted MCP server for support teams using Groove. It lets MCP clients inspect shared-inbox data and manage conversations without a local installation.
Key features
- 01Read conversations and contacts
- 02Browse agents, channels, tags, folders, teams
- 03Close, open, snooze, or star conversations
- 04Assign and tag conversations
Use cases
- 01Review shared-inbox conversations
- 02Update conversation status and ownership
- 03Find contacts and team organization
MCP support
It exposes Groove conversation and account data as read tools, plus tools to change conversation state, assignment, and tags. Clients connect to the hosted endpoint and authenticate with Groove credentials.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://groove-hq.usefulapi.io/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-groove-hq https://groove-hq.usefulapi.io/mcp{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-groove-hq":{"type":"http","url":"https://groove-hq.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"io-usefulapi-groove-hq":{"type":"http","url":"https://groove-hq.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-groove-hq":{"type":"http","url":"https://groove-hq.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-groove-hq":{"serverUrl":"https://groove-hq.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
16| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| after | string | No | Relay pagination cursor — pass the previous page's `endCursor` to get the next page. |
| first | integer | No | How many records to return (Relay pagination `first`). |
| state | enum | No | Filter by conversation state.unread | opened | closed | snoozed | spam |
| starred | boolean | No | If set, filter to starred (true) or unstarred (false) conversations. |
| assigned | boolean | No | If set, filter to assigned (true) or unassigned (false) conversations. |
| keywords | string | No | Full-text keyword search across conversations. |
| tag_name | string | No | Filter to conversations carrying this tag name. |
| folder_id | string | No | Filter to a single folder id. |
| channel_id | string | No | Filter to a single channel (mailbox) id. |
Details
From the project READMEGroove MCP by usefulapi
Manage Groove support conversations from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client — read shared-inbox conversations, contacts, agents, channels, tags, folders and teams, and close, open, snooze, star, assign or tag conversations. Hosted, no local install: connect with your Groove API token.
Live endpoint: https://groove-hq.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://groove-hq.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http groove-hq https://groove-hq.usefulapi.io/mcp, then run/mcpto log in. - VS Code: Add to VS Code.
- Cursor and other clients: add the URL as a remote MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"groove-hq": {
"url": "https://groove-hq.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config: the server signs you in with OAuth, and the login page asks for your Groove credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/groove-hq/
On first connect you'll paste your Groove API token (Groove → Settings → API). It's validated, stored per-user, and scoped to you — no keys in config files.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
groove_list_conversations | read | List conversations |
groove_get_conversation | read | Get conversation |
groove_list_contacts | read | List contacts |
groove_get_contact | read | Get contact |
groove_list_agents | read | List agents |
groove_list_channels | read | List channels |
groove_list_tags | read | List tags |
groove_list_folders | read | List folders |
groove_list_teams | read | List teams |
groove_close_conversation | write | Close conversation |
groove_open_conversation | write | Open conversation |
groove_snooze_conversation | write | Snooze conversation |
groove_star_conversation | write | Star conversation |
groove_assign_conversation | write | Assign conversation |
groove_tag_conversation | write | Tag conversation |
groove_untag_conversation | write | Untag conversation |
groove_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
groove_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
groove_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro (unlimited*) |
groove_cancel_subscription | meta | Cancel the Pro subscription |
read tools are read-only; write tools mutate data (clients should confirm them); meta tools report usage, manage your subscription or send a feature request.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Pro (per user) | $9/mo or $90/yr (2 months free) | Unlimited* |
*Pro has a fair use limit of 10,000 tool calls a month on this server. For more, write to [email protected].
Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with groove_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with groove_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running groove_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].
License
MIT — see LICENSE. Documentation only; the server is hosted.
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