How to Use the Authkey MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop manage my Authkey templates?

Yes, you can pull your existing library using listtemplates. This allows you to reference specific message formats without switching tabs.

Q: Does Claude Desktop support bulk messaging via Authkey?

You can trigger sendbulksms directly from the chat interface. It processes your list and returns the delivery report immediately.

Trigger transactional SMS and voice OTPs directly from Claude Desktop to verify users in real-time.

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Manage communication flows in Claude Desktop

Trigger `send_sms` or `send_voice` operations without leaving your chat window. You can verify identities by firing off `send_otp` and validating the result with `verify_otp` during your session. Claude Desktop handles the heavy lifting by executing these calls as subprocesses. It keeps your verification logic tightly coupled with your drafting process.

Monitor message delivery for Claude Desktop

Check the health of your gateway using `check_authkey_status` to ensure your setup is live. You can pull logs with `list_sms_history` to see exactly what went out and when. This MCP server gives you visibility into your communication stack. Stop guessing if your messages arrived and confirm the status of any `send_email` request instantly.

Control account balance in Claude Desktop

Run `check_balance` to keep tabs on your spend before you hit send. It ensures your transactional triggers don't fail because of a dry account. Integration is straightforward via your config file. Once connected, the tools show up under the hammer icon, ready for your next verification task.

Setup guide

Set up Authkey MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Authkey MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Authkey MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under authkey-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "authkey-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Authkey MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the Claude application directory. Add the Authkey server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the app to see the tools.

Yes, you can pull your existing library using `list_templates`. This allows you to reference specific message formats without switching tabs.

Vinkius handles the connection securely so your credentials aren't exposed. Your communication data stays within the local process boundaries while you work.

You can trigger `send_bulk_sms` directly from the chat interface. It processes your list and returns the delivery report immediately.

We only touch your transactional logs and contact identifiers. Vinkius keeps this traffic isolated, ensuring your sensitive verification records aren't logged elsewhere.

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