AT&T Messaging MCP Server for Cline 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire AT&T Messaging through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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About AT&T Messaging MCP Server
Connect your AT&T Messaging account to any AI agent and take full control of your SMS/MMS communication workflows through natural conversation.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including AT&T Messaging tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 9 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- SMS Messaging -- Send transactional alerts, OTPs, and customer notifications from registered shortcodes with delivery tracking
- MMS Messaging -- Attach images, videos, or audio to enrich marketing campaigns and visual alerts
- Bulk Send -- Broadcast the same message to hundreds of recipients in one request with per-recipient status tracking
- Delivery Status -- Check real-time delivery state (sent, delivered, failed, read) for any message by its ID
- Message History -- Query outbound and inbound message logs for auditing, compliance reporting, or reply tracking
- Inbound Messages -- Retrieve customer replies, opt-outs, and keyword-triggered auto-responses
- Shortcode Management -- Provision new shortcodes with keywords for campaign routing, or decommission retired numbers
- Keyword Responses -- Review configured auto-reply logic for shortcode keywords to verify opt-in/opt-out flows
The AT&T Messaging MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect AT&T Messaging to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the AT&T Messaging MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using AT&T Messaging
Ask Cline: "Using AT&T Messaging, help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use Cline with the AT&T Messaging MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with AT&T Messaging through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
AT&T Messaging + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the AT&T Messaging MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from AT&T Messaging and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use AT&T Messaging tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from AT&T Messaging and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query AT&T Messaging for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
AT&T Messaging MCP Tools for Cline (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect AT&T Messaging to Cline via MCP:
create_shortcode
Returns provisioning status and activation timeline. Use for new marketing campaigns or service alerts. Provision a new messaging shortcode with a keyword
delete_shortcode
Use when retiring a campaign or transferring numbers. Decommission a messaging shortcode
get_inbound_messages
Returns sender number, keyword matched, message body, and timestamp. Use for monitoring customer engagement or processing STOP/START commands. Retrieve recent inbound SMS/MMS from customers
get_keyword_responses
Use to review campaign logic or verify opt-in/opt-out flows. Get configured auto-replies for shortcode keywords
get_message_status
Use to track campaign performance or debug failed sends. Check delivery status of a specific message
list_messages
Returns timestamps, sender, recipient, and content snippets. Use for auditing, compliance reporting, or reply tracking. List outbound or inbound messaging history
send_bulk_sms
164 numbers. Returns job ID and per-recipient status array. Use for mass alerts, emergency broadcasts, or promotional campaigns. Send SMS to multiple recipients in one request
send_mms
Requires sender, recipient, message text, and media URL. Use for rich marketing campaigns, product images, or visual alerts. Send an MMS message with media attachment
send_sms
Requires sender ID, recipient E.164 number, and message body. Returns message ID and delivery status. Use this for transactional alerts, OTPs, or customer notifications. Send a single SMS message to a phone number
Example Prompts for AT&T Messaging in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with AT&T Messaging immediately.
"Send an SMS from shortcode 12345 to +12125551234 saying 'Your order #48291 has shipped! Track it at example.com/track'."
"Send a bulk SMS to all these numbers: +12125551001, +12125551002, +12125551003 with the message 'Flash Sale: 50% off everything for the next 2 hours!'."
"Show me all inbound messages from the last 24 hours and check if anyone sent STOP."
Troubleshooting AT&T Messaging MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting AT&T Messaging to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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AT&T Messaging + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating AT&T Messaging MCP Server with Cline.
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Connect AT&T Messaging to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.