Zulook FAQs

Question 1

What types of Zulip URLs are supported by Zulook?

Accepted Answer

Zulook supports a wide range of Zulip narrow URLs, including those for streams, topics, direct messages (DMs), and group DMs. It also handles URLs with specific message anchors (e.g., `/near/`) for precise history retrieval.

Question 2

How does Zulook access Zulip messages?

Accepted Answer

Zulook takes any Zulip narrow URL as input. It parses this URL to extract the relevant stream, topic, or DM participants, then uses the Zulip REST API to fetch the corresponding messages and presents them in a formatted output.

Question 3

How do I configure Zulook to connect to my Zulip instance?

Accepted Answer

You can configure Zulook using your Zulip API key. This is typically done by placing a `.zuliprc` file (without a dot) in your home directory (`~/zuliprc`), or by setting environment variables like `ZULIP_URL`, `ZULIP_EMAIL`, and `ZULIP_API_KEY`.

Question 4

What is Zulook and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Zulook is a versatile tool designed to provide read-only access to Zulip conversations. It can operate as a command-line interface (CLI) tool, an MCP (Multi-tool Coordination Protocol) server, or an ACP (Agent-Communication Protocol) proxy.

Question 5

Can Zulook integrate with other developer tools like Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Zulook is designed for integration. It can run as an MCP server, allowing tools like Claude Code to interact with it and programmatically retrieve Zulip data. It also functions as an ACP proxy for use with an ACP conductor.

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