Automate support workflows

AI Agent for Zendesk

Streamline ticket categorization, agent routing, and customer satisfaction follow-ups with an OpenClaw AI agent for Zendesk.

Ticket Categorization & Routing

Auto-categorize incoming tickets by issue type, priority, and customer segment. Route to appropriate support tier or specialist.

First-Response Drafting

Generate knowledge-base based response drafts for common issues. Agents review and customize before sending.

CSAT Follow-Up Sequences

Send satisfaction surveys post-resolution. Escalate low-CSAT tickets to supervisors for resolution follow-up.

Knowledge Base Article Suggestions

Surface related KB articles when creating tickets. Suggest new articles based on common unanswered questions.

Agent Workload Distribution

Analyze agent capacity and pending ticket age. Assign tickets to balance workload and reduce response times.

Escalation Path Management

Route escalations to specialists or supervisors based on issue type and complexity with context and history.

How to get set up

Before we start
  • Zendesk Suite Professional or above
  • Admin access
  • API access enabled
  1. Create API Token

    Generate an API token in Zendesk admin. Use email+token for authentication.

  2. Configure Ticket Permissions

    Create a restricted agent account for the bot with read, create, and update permissions on tickets.

  3. Set Up Trigger Rules

    Create Zendesk triggers to notify agent webhook on new ticket creation and status changes.

  4. Connect via REST API

    Establish secure connection from OpenClaw to Zendesk REST API using token authentication.

FAQ

Does it work with Zendesk Chat?

Yes. The agent routes chat-to-ticket escalations and can manage follow-ups via email or chat.

Can it use custom fields for routing?

Yes. The agent reads custom fields and can use them in categorization and routing rules.

How does it respect agent SLAs?

The agent monitors SLA timers and escalates overdue tickets automatically based on your SLA policies.

Improve support efficiency

Set up an AI agent for Zendesk.