How do I find my Authkey API Key?

Log in to your account at [**authkey.io**](https://authkey.io/), navigate to the dashboard, and copy your unique Authkey.

Can I verify OTPs via AI?

Yes! The `verify_otp` tool allows your agent to confirm security codes by providing the Log ID from the original request and the code entered by the user.

How do I check my remaining credits?

Use the `check_balance` tool to retrieve high-fidelity real-time credit status for SMS, Voice, and Email channels directly through your agent.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Authkey MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 13 tools to Check Authkey Status, Check Balance, Get Email Status, and more

Name: Authkey
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 13 Tools CLI

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Authkey as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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The Authkey app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Communication Messaging category — giving your AI agent 13 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·bash

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add authkey --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

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About Authkey MCP Server

Connect your Authkey.io account to any AI agent and take full control of your multi-channel communication and automated notification workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Authkey as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 13 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Authkey data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Multichannel Messaging Orchestration — Instantly dispatch high-fidelity SMS, transactional emails, and voice alerts to customers worldwide using a single unified interface
Security & OTP Intelligence — Programmatically send and verify One-Time Passwords (OTPs) to build secure authentication and 2FA flows directly through your agent
Voice Automation Architecture — Initiate automated voice calls with high-fidelity Text-to-Speech (TTS) or pre-defined templates for critical security alerts
Template Management — Access and monitor your complete directory of communication templates (SMS/Email) to ensure perfectly coordinated brand messaging
Financial Visibility Monitoring — Access real-time balance data across all channels (SMS, Voice, Email) directly through your agent for instant operational reporting

The Authkey MCP Server exposes 13 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 13 Authkey tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Authkey through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning cpaas, otp-verification, transactional-email, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

check_authkey_status

Verify connectivity

check_balance

Check balance

get_email_status

Get email status

get_sms_status

Get SMS status

get_voice_status

Get voice call status

list_sms_history

List SMS history

list_templates

List templates

send_bulk_sms

Send bulk SMS

send_email

Send an email

send_otp

Send OTP

send_sms

Send an SMS

send_voice

Send a voice call

verify_otp

Verify OTP

Connect Authkey to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Authkey into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using Authkey

Ask Claude: "Using Authkey, show me...". 13 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Authkey MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Authkey through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Authkey tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Authkey + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Authkey MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Authkey tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Authkey nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Authkey outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Authkey status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Authkey in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Authkey immediately.

"Send a security OTP to '+123456789' using template ID '101'."

"Verify OTP code '5566' for Log ID 'auth_992'."

"What is my current Authkey account balance across all channels?"

Troubleshooting Authkey MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Authkey to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Authkey + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Authkey MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.