How to Use the 8x8 MCP in LlamaIndex
Index your 8x8 communication history into LlamaIndex for semantic search and grounded retrieval.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect 8x8 MCP to LlamaIndex
Create your Vinkius account to connect 8x8 to LlamaIndex and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Index 8x8 activity with LlamaIndex
Feed the output of `get_sms_status` or `get_call_status` directly into your vector store. LlamaIndex turns these API responses into queryable knowledge. You no longer rely on guesses. Your RAG application pulls from actual communication logs to answer questions about past messages or call outcomes.
Search 8x8 data using LlamaIndex
Query your communication history using natural language. The agent gathers context from `list_sub_accounts` and builds a complete picture of your network state. This approach grounds your AI responses in real-time data. You get answers based on current status codes rather than outdated training data.
Build RAG apps with 8x8 and LlamaIndex
Combine `send_chat_message` with your document index. The agent retrieves the right info and sends it to the correct recipient in one flow. Filter allowed tools to keep the agent focused. This setup ensures your RAG pipeline only touches the specific 8x8 resources you authorize.
Set up 8x8 MCP in LlamaIndex
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
llama-index-tools-mcppackage - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai. The MCP tools package providesBasicMCPClientandMcpToolSpec. - 2
Connect with BasicMCPClient
Point
BasicMCPClientto your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. Supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports. - 3
Convert to LlamaIndex tools
Call
mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()to convert all 8x8 MCP tools into nativeFunctionToolobjects that any LlamaIndex agent can use. - 4
Run with any LLM
Create a
FunctionAgentwith the tools and your preferred LLM. SwapOpenAIforAnthropic,Gemini, or any LlamaIndex-supported provider.
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
# Connect to the MCP
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient(
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
# Convert MCP tools to LlamaIndex tools
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
# Create and run the agent
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt="You have access to 8x8 tools.",
)
response = await agent.run("List recent 8x8 data") Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by 8x8. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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