Setup ZeroBounce MCP in Other Clients

Complete setup guide for using ZeroBounce MCP server in Other MCP Clients.

Prerequisites

Node.js installed (verify with node --version)
ZeroBounce API key from ZeroBounce Dashboard
Other MCP Clients installed and ready to configure

Installation

Install the ZeroBounce MCP server globally:

npm install git+https://github.com/zerobounce/zerobounce-mcp.git

Configuration

Install the MCP Server

Run the installation command in your terminal

Locate Configuration File

Find your client's configuration file location (see examples below)

Add Configuration

Add the ZeroBounce MCP server configuration to your client's config file

Replace API Key

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual ZeroBounce API key from the dashboard

Restart Client

Restart your MCP client for the changes to take effect

Configuration JSON:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zerobounce": {
      "command": "zerobounce-mcp",
      "args": ["--api-key=YOUR_API_KEY"]
    }
  }
}

⚠️ Important: Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual ZeroBounce API key

Client-Specific Examples

Claude Desktop

Config location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zerobounce": {
      "command": "zerobounce-mcp",
      "args": ["--api-key=YOUR_API_KEY"]
    }
  }
}

Continue (VS Code Extension)

Config location: .continue/config.json (workspace or home directory)

{
  "mcpServers": [
    {
      "name": "zerobounce",
      "command": "zerobounce-mcp",
      "args": ["--api-key=YOUR_API_KEY"]
    }
  ]
}

Zed Editor

Config location: ~/.config/zed/settings.json

{
  "mcp": {
    "servers": {
      "zerobounce": {
        "command": "zerobounce-mcp",
        "args": ["--api-key=YOUR_API_KEY"]
      }
    }
  }
}

Troubleshooting

Problem: Configuration File Not Found

Check your client's documentation for the correct configuration file location
Some clients may require creating the configuration file if it doesn't exist
Ensure you have write permissions to the configuration directory

Problem: Invalid Configuration Format

Verify the JSON syntax is correct (use a JSON validator)
Check that your client uses the standard MCP configuration format
Refer to your client's documentation for any format variations

Problem: Server Not Working

Verify Node.js is installed: run `node --version`
Ensure the zerobounce-mcp command is available in your PATH
Check your client's logs for error messages
Verify your API key is correct and active

Get Your API Key

Your ZeroBounce API key is available in the ZeroBounce dashboard:

Sign in to your ZeroBounce account
Navigate to the API / Developer or Integrations section
Create or copy an API key for this integration
Use different keys for development, staging, and production when possible

Get API Key →