| name | close-automation |
| description | Automate Close CRM tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): create leads, manage calls/SMS, handle tasks, and track notes. Always search tools first for current schemas. |
| type | skill |
| created | 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z |
| domain | productivity |
| category | automation |
| risk | critical |
| source | community |
| tags | ["skill","productivity","automation","close"] |
Close CRM Automation via Rube MCP
Automate Close CRM operations through Composio's Close toolkit via Rube MCP.
Prerequisites
- Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
- Active Close connection via
RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit close
- Always call
RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first to get current tool schemas
Setup
Get Rube MCP: Add https://rube.app/mcp as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.
- Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming
RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS responds
- Call
RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit close
- If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete Close API authentication
- Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
Core Workflows
1. Create and Manage Leads
When to use: User wants to create new leads or manage existing lead records
Tool sequence:
CLOSE_CREATE_LEAD - Create a new lead in Close [Required]
Key parameters:
name: Lead/company name
contacts: Array of contact objects associated with the lead
custom: Custom field values as key-value pairs
status_id: Lead status ID
Pitfalls:
- Leads in Close represent companies/organizations, not individual people
- Contacts are nested within leads; create the lead first, then contacts are included
- Custom field keys use the custom field ID (e.g., 'custom.cf_XXX'), not display names
- Duplicate lead detection is not automatic; check before creating
2. Log Calls
When to use: User wants to log a phone call activity against a lead
Tool sequence:
CLOSE_CREATE_CALL - Log a call activity [Required]
Key parameters:
lead_id: ID of the associated lead
contact_id: ID of the contact called