zoho-crm
Apps & AutomationManage customer relationships with Zoho's comprehensive CRM platform.
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Zoho CRM Skill
Manage customer relationships with Zoho's comprehensive CRM platform.
Quick Install
curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/zoho-crm/install.sh | bash
Or manually:
cp -r skills/zoho-crm ~/.canifi/skills/
Setup
Configure via canifi-env:
# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash
canifi-env set ZOHO_CLIENT_ID "your_client_id"
canifi-env set ZOHO_CLIENT_SECRET "your_client_secret"
canifi-env set ZOHO_REFRESH_TOKEN "your_refresh_token"
canifi-env set ZOHO_DOMAIN "com|eu|in|com.au"
Privacy & Authentication
Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.
Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)
If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:
- Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
- Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
- Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password
Option 2: Environment Variables
If you're comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:
canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"
Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.
Capabilities
- Lead & Contact Management: Create and manage leads, contacts, and accounts
- Deal Tracking: Track deals through customizable sales stages
- Workflow Automation: Set up automated workflows and triggers
- Analytics & Reports: Generate custom reports and dashboards
- Multi-channel Communication: Manage email, phone, and social interactions
Usage Examples
Create Lead
User: "Add a new lead in Zoho CRM for Mike Johnson from StartupXYZ"
Assistant: Creates lead with provided details
Update Deal
User: "Update the Enterprise contract value to $25000 in Zoho"
Assistant: Updates deal amount
Search Records
User: "Find all contacts from the technology sector in Zoho"
Assistant: Searches and returns matching contacts
Get Report
User: "Show me the monthly sales report from Zoho CRM"
Assistant: Retrieves sales report data
Authentication Flow
- Register app in Zoho API Console
- Implement OAuth 2.0 with authorization code
- Get refresh token for persistent access
- Use appropriate Zoho domain (US, EU, India, Australia)
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| INVALID_TOKEN | Token expired | Use refresh token |
| INVALID_DATA | Malformed request | Validate request format |
| LIMIT_EXCEEDED | API limit reached | Wait or upgrade plan |
| NO_PERMISSION | Insufficient access | Check user permissions |
Notes
- Free tier for up to 3 users
- Part of Zoho One suite
- Multiple data centers worldwide
- Extensive customization options
- Native integrations with Zoho apps
- API limits vary by edition