AT&T Messaging MCP Server for Windsurf 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect AT&T Messaging through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple AT&T Messaging tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the AT&T Messaging MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using AT&T Messaging
Open Cascade and ask: "Using AT&T Messaging, help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the AT&T Messaging MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with AT&T Messaging through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
AT&T Messaging + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the AT&T Messaging MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from AT&T Messaging and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query AT&T Messaging tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from AT&T Messaging and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine AT&T Messaging data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
AT&T Messaging MCP Tools for Windsurf (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect AT&T Messaging to Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting AT&T Messaging to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
AT&T Messaging + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating AT&T Messaging MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect AT&T Messaging with your favorite client
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Connect AT&T Messaging to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.