What sender IDs can I use to send SMS messages?

You must use a registered AT&T shortcode or dedicated long code as the sender ID. Unregistered or random numbers will be rejected by the carrier. You can provision new shortcodes with keywords using the `create_shortcode` tool, or check your existing ones through the messaging dashboard. Each shortcode can be configured with multiple keyword auto-responses.

Can I send MMS with images and what formats are supported?

Yes. The `send_mms` tool accepts a publicly accessible media URL. Supported formats include JPEG, PNG, GIF for images, MP4 for video, and common audio formats. The media URL must be reachable by AT&T's servers -- local or private URLs will fail. Maximum file size limits apply per carrier specifications, typically up to 1MB for images and 3.5MB for video.

How do I handle customer opt-out requests like STOP?

AT&T Messaging automatically processes standard opt-out keywords (STOP, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, QUIT). When a customer sends one of these, they are added to your suppression list and will no longer receive messages from that shortcode. You can monitor inbound messages with `get_inbound_messages` to track opt-out activity and verify your keyword configuration with `get_keyword_responses`.

AT&T Messaging MCP Server for Pydantic AI 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: AT&T Messaging
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Pydantic AI brings type-safe agent development to Python with first-class MCP support. Connect AT&T Messaging through Vinkius and every tool is automatically validated against Pydantic schemas. catch errors at build time, not in production.

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python

import asyncio
from pydantic_ai import Agent
from pydantic_ai.mcp import MCPServerHTTP

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    server = MCPServerHTTP(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")

    agent = Agent(
        model="openai:gpt-4o",
        mcp_servers=[server],
        system_prompt=(
            "You are an assistant with access to AT&T Messaging "
            "(9 tools)."
        ),
    )

    result = await agent.run(
        "What tools are available in AT&T Messaging?"
    )
    print(result.data)

asyncio.run(main())

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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.

Pydantic AI validates every AT&T Messaging tool response against typed schemas, catching data inconsistencies at build time. Connect 9 tools through Vinkius and switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your integration code. full type safety, structured output guarantees, and dependency injection for testable agents.

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 Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the AT&T Messaging MCP Server with Pydantic AI.

Install Pydantic AI

Run pip install pydantic-ai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Run the agent

Save to agent.py and run: python agent.py

Explore tools

The agent discovers 9 tools from AT&T Messaging with type-safe schemas

Why Use Pydantic AI with the AT&T Messaging MCP Server

Pydantic AI provides unique advantages when paired with AT&T Messaging through the Model Context Protocol.

Full type safety: every MCP tool response is validated against Pydantic models, catching data inconsistencies before they reach your application

Model-agnostic architecture. switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your AT&T Messaging integration code

Structured output guarantee: Pydantic AI ensures tool results conform to defined schemas, eliminating runtime type errors

Dependency injection system cleanly separates your AT&T Messaging connection logic from agent behavior for testable, maintainable code

AT&T Messaging + Pydantic AI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Pydantic AI combined with the AT&T Messaging MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Type-safe data pipelines: query AT&T Messaging with guaranteed response schemas, feeding validated data into downstream processing

API orchestration: chain multiple AT&T Messaging tool calls with Pydantic validation at each step to ensure data integrity end-to-end

Production monitoring: build validated alert agents that query AT&T Messaging and output structured, schema-compliant notifications

Testing and QA: use Pydantic AI's dependency injection to mock AT&T Messaging responses and write comprehensive agent tests

AT&T Messaging MCP Tools for Pydantic AI (9)

These 9 tools become available when you connect AT&T Messaging to Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI

Common issues when connecting AT&T Messaging to Pydantic AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCPServerHTTP not found

Update: pip install --upgrade pydantic-ai

AT&T Messaging + Pydantic AI FAQ

Common questions about integrating AT&T Messaging MCP Server with Pydantic AI.

How does Pydantic AI discover MCP tools?

Create an MCPServerHTTP instance with the server URL. Pydantic AI connects, discovers all tools, and generates typed Python interfaces automatically.

Does Pydantic AI validate MCP tool responses?

Yes. When you define result types as Pydantic models, every tool response is validated against the schema. Invalid data raises a clear error instead of silently corrupting your pipeline.

Can I switch LLM providers without changing MCP code?

Absolutely. Pydantic AI abstracts the model layer. your AT&T Messaging MCP integration works identically with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or any supported provider.