# iFax MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> iFax lets you manage your entire faxing workflow through your AI agent. Send documents, track delivery status, and download received faxes without ever touching a physical machine or logging into a separate web portal. It turns faxing into a conversational task for your favorite AI client.

## Overview
- **Category:** communication-messaging
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tbbtaytiMg8Q3TxXzhdFeegKdK6bqExC74O2bTRH/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** cloud-fax, document-exchange, hipaa-compliance, delivery-tracking, secure-transmission

## Description

Managing faxes usually feels like a chore involving clunky hardware or digging through cluttered web portals. This Connector changes that by letting you handle every part of the process through a simple conversation with your AI. Instead of manually uploading files and checking for confirmation emails, you just tell your agent what needs to go out. You can ask for a status update on a specific document, request a resend for a failed transmission, or grab a received file as a download. It is built for high-stakes environments like legal offices or medical clinics where document exchange still relies on old-school protocols but needs modern speed. By connecting this to the Vinkius catalog, you can bring your iFax account into your existing AI workflow. It handles the heavy lifting of communication so you can stay focused on the actual work. You don't need to worry about the backend mechanics of faxing; your agent handles the file metadata and transmission details while you just get the results.

## Tools

### resend_fax
Send a failed fax again. Use this to fix transmission errors without starting over.

### send_fax
Send a new fax by providing the file and number. This replaces the need for a physical machine.

### get_fax_status
Check if a fax reached its destination. This lets you confirm delivery in seconds.

### list_faxes
See a list of all faxes you've sent. It's the fastest way to browse your history.

### cancel_fax
Stop a fax that hasn't gone out yet. Use this to pull back a mistake before it's sent.

### download_fax
Save a received fax as a file. This gets the document into your local folders instantly.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Send the Q2 summary to +1-555-0123 and tell me when it's done.
```

**Response:** 
```
Fax sent! ID: fax_8921. Destination: +1-555-0123. Document: Q2_Summary.pdf (4 pages). Status: Transmitting... ⏳. 

**Updated:** Status changed to ✅ Delivered. 
Transmission time: 45 seconds. 
Pages transmitted: 4/4. 

Would you like to send another fax or view your history?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me all the faxes I sent today and tell me if any failed.
```

**Response:** 
```
Here is your fax activity for today:

| ID | Destination | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| fax_8915 | +1-555-0456 | ✅ Delivered | 10:15 AM |
| fax_8918 | +44-20-7123 | ❌ Failed | 10:22 AM |
| fax_8919 | +49-30-1234 | ❌ Failed | 10:30 AM |

I see 2 failed transmissions. Would you like me to try resending them for you?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
I just got a fax from +1-555-0789. Can you download the latest one and save it?
```

**Response:** 
```
I've retrieved the latest received fax:

*   **From:** +1-555-0789 (Acme Legal Dept)
*   **Received:** Apr 26, 10:15 AM
*   **Pages:** 3

**Action:** I have downloaded the document as `Contract_Amendment_v2.pdf` (245 KB) to your local folder. Let me know if you need anything else.
```

## Capabilities

### Send documents to any fax number
Your agent can transmit files to any destination worldwide with delivery confirmation.

### Check delivery status
Ask your agent to verify if a fax actually reached the other end.

### Browse fax history
View a full list of sent and received faxes with timestamps.

### Stop pending transmissions
Cancel a fax that hasn't been sent yet to prevent mistakes.

### Retry failed faxes
Automatically request a resend for transmissions that hit a busy signal.

### Download received faxes
Pull received fax documents into your local files as downloads.

## Use Cases

### Legal Contract Filing
A paralegal asks the agent to send a signed contract to a law firm. The agent uses send_fax and confirms it's delivered.

### Medical Record Transfer
A clinic manager needs to send a patient's history. The agent uses send_fax and then provides a status update.

### Failed Transmission Recovery
A fax shows as failed. The user asks the agent to check why and then use resend_fax to try again.

### Incoming Document Management
A user asks the agent to find the latest received fax from a specific sender and use download_fax to save it.

## Benefits

- Stop using physical machines. Use send_fax to move your entire office to the cloud without buying hardware.
- Confirm delivery instantly. Use get_fax_status to know exactly when a document arrived at the other end.
- Fix errors quickly. Use resend_fax to automatically retry transmissions that hit a busy signal or line error.
- Manage your history easily. Use list_faxes to see every past communication in one organized view.
- Secure document retrieval. Use download_fax to pull received files directly into your workspace.
- Prevent mistakes. Use cancel_fax to stop a pending transmission before it hits the wrong number.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you can manage your entire fax communication history through a single chat window.

1. Get your iFax API key from your account settings.
2. Add this Connector to your AI client and provide your API key.
3. Tell your agent to send a file, check a status, or list your history.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I use iFax MCP to send HIPAA-compliant faxes?**
Yes, it supports the secure transmission needed for medical records. It allows you to send sensitive documents through your AI agent while maintaining the necessary security protocols.

**How does iFax MCP handle failed transmissions?**
It identifies failed faxes in your history so you can ask your agent to retry them. You can quickly see which ones hit a busy signal or had a line error.

**Can I see my fax history with iFax MCP?**
Yes, your agent can list all sent faxes with their timestamps and delivery statuses. This gives you a clear audit trail of your communications.

**Does iFax MCP support downloading received documents?**
Yes, you can ask your agent to pull the latest received fax as a file. This gets the document directly into your local folders for easy access.

**Can I stop a fax from being sent using iFax MCP?**
Yes, you can use it to cancel any fax that is still in the pending queue. This is helpful if you notice a mistake before the document is transmitted.

**Is iFax MCP good for legal offices?**
It is specifically designed for industries that still rely on fax for secure document exchange. It bridges the gap between modern AI and old-school legal requirements.

**Can I send a fax to any number worldwide?**
Yes. The `send_fax` tool transmits a document to any fax number. Provide the destination number in international format and the document content. Use `get_fax_status` to track delivery confirmation in real-time.

**Can I retry a failed fax transmission?**
Yes. Use `resend_fax` with the original fax ID to retry a failed transmission. Use `list_faxes` to see all faxes and their status, then identify failed ones for retry.

**How does iFax API authentication work?**
iFax uses a custom `accessToken` header (not standard Bearer) for authentication. Your API key from the iFax dashboard is sent in all requests to `api.ifaxapp.com/v1`.