How to Use the Avochato MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install the Avochato MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http avochato -- in your terminal. This command adds the MCP Server to your global config, giving Claude Code instant access to your SMS tools.

Q: How does Claude Code search Avochato contacts?

The agent uses listcontacts to query your database based on names or phone numbers. It outputs the results directly in your terminal, making lookup fast and simple.

Q: Does this setup support media messages?

Yes. The sendmessage tool supports both SMS and MMS, allowing Claude Code to send text and media attachments directly from your workspace files.

Control your Avochato SMS campaigns and contact lists directly from the Claude Code terminal environment.

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Pipe terminal data to SMS via Claude Code

Run your business messaging straight from the CLI. This integration lets you pipe server logs or database queries directly into `send_message` or `create_broadcast` without opening a browser. You can automate alert notifications or customer updates directly inside your shell. The agent executes the commands, formats the payload, and sends the texts in one clean terminal session.

Command-line contact sync with this MCP Server

Quickly look up customer details without leaving your SSH session. The agent uses `list_contacts` and `get_contact` to query your database and output clean text formatting to your terminal. If you need to make quick edits, tell the agent to run `update_contact` or `create_contact`. It modifies the record and displays the updated JSON payload right in your terminal window.

Headless message log auditing

Monitor incoming texts and system health with simple terminal commands. This MCP Server lets the agent call `list_messages` to fetch the latest chat history and uses `who_am_i` to check which inbox is active. Verification takes seconds without clicking through a heavy web GUI, making it perfect for SREs and backend devs who need to debug webhook deliveries or verify account status with `get_account_check`.

Setup guide

Set up Avochato MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see avochato-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Avochato transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Avochato tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http avochato-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Avochato MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Avochato MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http avochato -- ` in your terminal. This command adds the MCP Server to your global config, giving Claude Code instant access to your SMS tools.

Yes. You can script Claude Code to run headless tasks that trigger `create_broadcast` or `send_message` based on system events or scheduled database checks.

The agent uses `list_contacts` to query your database based on names or phone numbers. It outputs the results directly in your terminal, making lookup fast and simple.

Yes. The `send_message` tool supports both SMS and MMS, allowing Claude Code to send text and media attachments directly from your workspace files.

All communication data, including text messages and contact phone numbers, is processed inside an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox. Your credentials and customer databases remain fully isolated.

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