How to Use the 1msg.io MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install the 1msg.io MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http 1msgio-mcp -- . Make sure you put the transport flag before the server name.

Hook your terminal directly into the WhatsApp API. Claude Code triggers alerts, audits message logs, and sends files from your CLI.

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Headless WhatsApp MCP Server

Shell scripts shouldn't need a massive Node.js dependency just to fire off a text. You can wire this directly into your existing terminal workflows. A failed cron job can trigger your agent to run `send_message` with the exact error log. It pushes the alert straight to your phone without leaving the command line.

Auditing and status checks

Monitoring your communication infrastructure is tedious when you have to log into a web dashboard. Site reliability engineers prefer checking health metrics from the terminal. Pipe a command to your agent to execute `get_status`. If the channel dropped, it can immediately run `list_messages` to find the exact moment the outgoing queue stalled.

Automated template dispatch

Marketing teams often need developers to trigger bulk broadcasts for specific events. You don't need to build a custom internal tool for this anymore. Tell your headless agent to query `list_templates` via these MCP tools to confirm the campaign format is approved. Once verified, it iterates through your target list and fires `send_template` for every user.

Setup guide

Set up 1msg.io MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see 1msgio-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest 1msg.io transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available 1msg.io tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http 1msgio-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the 1msg.io MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "1msgio-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about 1msg.io MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http 1msgio-mcp -- `. Make sure you put the transport flag before the server name.

Yes, the file dispatch tool works perfectly in the terminal. You can point it to a local system log or a generated PDF and push it to any WhatsApp number.

Your agent queries the API directly. It returns a simple connected or disconnected state so you can script automated recovery protocols.

The agent pulls recent incoming and outgoing texts directly into your shell. You get the raw data without needing a graphical interface.

Vinkius processes your requests through an isolated sandbox within its MCP architecture. Message templates, phone numbers, and chat logs are transmitted securely and wiped from memory the second the HTTP transport closes.

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