How to Use the 8x8 MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I configure the 8x8 MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http 8x8-mcp -- in your terminal. This adds the MCP server to your local /.claude.json configuration file.

Q: How does Claude Code check if the 8x8 API is online?

The agent runs check8x8status to verify endpoint connectivity. This is useful for pre-flight checks in your shell scripts before running communication jobs.

Q: Can I verify user log-ins from the command line?

Yes, you can use checkverification to confirm OTP codes. This lets you test your 8x8 authentication flows manually without launching a web browser.

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Trigger SMS dispatches straight from your shell using `send_sms` and `send_chat_message`. You can pipe system logs or build notifications directly into these tools without opening a browser. The agent executes these commands headlessly. It makes it easy to integrate text alerts into your local cron jobs or deployment scripts with zero manual configuration.

Automated OTP and Call Validation

Validate phone numbers and dispatch text-to-speech calls using `send_verification` and `send_voice_message`. Claude Code triggers these functions directly from your terminal prompt. You can verify incoming OTP codes on the spot with `check_verification`. This lets you test authentication pipelines and user registration flows without leaving your command line interface.

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Monitor your pipeline health and API credits using `get_sms_status` and `get_account_balance`. Claude Code pulls these metrics instantly to keep your terminal-based workflows informed. You can also run `list_sub_accounts` to see how your communication endpoints are distributed. It gives backend developers and SREs a fast way to audit resources without a heavy GUI.

Setup guide

Set up 8x8 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 8x8-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest 8x8 transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available 8x8 tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http 8x8-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 8x8 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": {
    "8x8-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about 8x8 MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http 8x8-mcp -- ` in your terminal. This adds the MCP server to your local `~/.claude.json` configuration file.

Yes, you can instruct the agent to loop through a list of numbers and call `send_sms`. It can then monitor delivery status for each message using `get_sms_status`.

The agent runs `check_8x8_status` to verify endpoint connectivity. This is useful for pre-flight checks in your shell scripts before running communication jobs.

Yes, you can use `check_verification` to confirm OTP codes. This lets you test your 8x8 authentication flows manually without launching a web browser.

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