# Bureau24 MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Bureau24. Connect your virtual receptionist to your AI agent to handle business calls, messages, and availability updates automatically. It lets your agent see who's calling, update your status for your secretary, and manage your business contact list in one place. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JPZDaSBi4GsraAJaG7z8zEAabkNuF8NH8S9JAKHi/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** virtual-receptionist, call-routing, call-logging, business-telephony, customer-service, inbound-calls ## Description This Connector bridges the gap between your physical business and your digital workspace. Instead of logging into a separate portal to see if your secretary has a message or to update your busy status, you can just ask your agent. It pulls in your call logs so you can see who reached out without digging through a dashboard. You can also manage your contact list or query your standing instructions to make sure your secretary knows exactly how to handle a specific caller. It's one of the reasons the Vinkius catalog is so useful for people who want to keep their communication tools connected. You get a clear view of your business communications and a way to control your availability without the manual data entry. You can fetch your profile details to stay on top of your subscription or quickly update your notes for the secretary when you're heading into a meeting. It turns your virtual secretary into a functional part of your daily workflow. ## Tools ### create_contact Add a new contact to your business address book. Use this to keep your secretary's directory current. ### get_call Fetch the specific details of a single call. This helps you see exactly what a caller wanted. ### get_me Retrieve your account information and subscription details. Use this to check your current plan. ### get_secretary_status Check your current secretary status. This tells you if you are currently marked as available or busy. ### list_contacts List every contact in your address book. Use this to see who is already in your system. ### list_instructions List the handling instructions for your secretary. This verifies how your team processes incoming calls. ### list_messages List all messages from your virtual secretary. Use this to stay on top of your business notifications. ### update_secretary_status Update your availability status and provide a note. This tells your secretary how to handle callers while you are away. ### get_message Get the details of a specific message. This is useful for reading through individual secretary notes. ### list_calls List all recent calls received by your Bureau24 account. This gives you a quick overview of recent activity. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Tell my secretary I'm in a workshop until 2 PM. ``` **Response:** ``` ### Status Updated I've updated your status to **In a Workshop** and added the following note for your secretary: > *"In a workshop until 2 PM"* Callers will be informed accordingly. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What's the latest from my secretary? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Recent Notifications I found 2 new messages from your Bureau24 service: | Time | Note | | :--- | :--- | | 10:15 AM | Urgent callback request from 'Tech Solutions'. | | 11:30 AM | Inquiry about pricing from 'John Miller'. | Would you like me to show you the full details for either of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Who called me recently? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Recent Call Log You had 3 calls handled by your receptionist today: * **John Miller** (Inquiry about pricing) * **Unknown Caller** (Spam) * **Linda Smith** (Meeting request) I can pull up the full notes for any of these if you'd like. ``` ## Capabilities ### Update your availability status Change your status to busy or away and leave a specific note for your secretary to read. ### Retrieve call logs See a list of recent calls handled by your receptionist along with detailed notes. ### Manage your contact directory Add new contacts to your address book or list existing ones to help your secretary identify callers. ### Monitor secretary messages Get a list of notifications and messages sent by your virtual team regarding your business. ### Verify secretary instructions Query the standing instructions your team follows to ensure calls are being processed correctly. ## Use Cases ### Updating status during a workshop An entrepreneur finishes a workshop and asks their agent to set their status to 'Available' and tell the secretary they are ready for calls using update_secretary_status. ### Checking morning messages An office manager asks their agent to show the latest messages from the Bureau24 service to see if any urgent callbacks were requested overnight. ### Adding a new client A sales lead finishes a call and tells their agent to add a new contact to the directory using create_contact so the secretary knows who they are. ### Reviewing missed leads A freelancer asks their agent to list recent calls and then gets the specific details of a missed inquiry using list_calls and get_call. ## Benefits - Update your status instantly using update_secretary_status to let your team know you are in a meeting. - See who reached out without leaving your app by using list_calls to view recent activity. - Build your business directory faster with create_contact to keep your secretary informed of new clients. - Stay on top of urgent requests by using list_messages to see all notifications from your virtual team. - Ensure your calls are handled correctly by using list_instructions to check your standing rules. - Keep your account details handy with get_me to verify your subscription and profile info at any time. ## How It Works The bottom line is you can manage your entire virtual reception desk through a single chat interface. 1. Get your API key from your Bureau24 account dashboard. 2. Connect the Connector to your AI client through Vinkius. 3. Ask your agent to list calls, update your status, or manage your contacts. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What does the Bureau24 MCP do for my business?** It connects your virtual receptionist service to your AI agent. You can check call logs, read messages, update your availability, and manage your contact list without leaving your current workspace. **Can I use Bureau24 MCP to make phone calls?** No, this Connector is for managing your existing Bureau24 account. It allows you to oversee calls, messages, and instructions, but it does not place outbound calls. **How do I update my status for my secretary?** You can simply tell your AI agent to change your status. It will use the tools to set you to busy, away, or available and include any notes you provide for your team. **Can I add new clients to my directory using this?** Yes, you can ask your agent to add a new contact to your address book. It will automatically create the record in your Bureau24 account for your secretary to see. **Does Bureau24 MCP work with Claude and Cursor?** Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf, as long as you have the Connector connected via Vinkius. **How do I see my recent call history?** Just ask your agent to list your recent calls. It will pull the log from Bureau24 and show you who reached out and what the summary of the conversation was. **Can I update my availability status via AI for the secretary?** Yes! Use the `update_secretary_status` action. You can provide a new status (like 'busy') and an optional note to tell the secretary exactly what to say to callers. **How do I see the notes from the last call handled by Bureau24?** Run the `list_calls` query to find the recent interactions. You can then use `get_call` with the specific Call ID to retrieve all notes and details from the receptionist. **Is it possible to add a regular customer to my address book via AI?** Absolutely. Use the `create_contact` tool. Provide the customer's name, phone number, and optional email to help the virtual secretary identify them in future calls.