How to Use the Bandwidth Alternative MCP in Claude

Q: Does the Bandwidth Alternative MCP integration with Claude Desktop support active call monitoring?

Yes, your agent can run getcallstate to check live connections. You can ask for status updates on any active voice session directly.

Q: How do I check my current active phone numbers?

Ask the agent to list them, and it will execute listphonenumbers to show your active inventory. This saves you from logging into a separate web dashboard.

Trigger calls and send texts directly from Claude Desktop while you chat.

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Trigger calls directly from Claude Desktop

This MCP Server gives your desktop client the ability to spin up outbound phone calls using `make_call` and monitor live statuses via `get_call_state`. You don't need to leave your chat window or open a separate dashboard to check if a customer is still on the line. Claude Desktop runs these commands locally through your config file, letting you audit active voice sessions instantly. It queries `list_conferences` to show you who is currently talking without making you write a single line of python or node code.

Send and track text messages in chat

Use `send_sms` to dispatch text messages to your users directly through your conversational workspace. When a customer complains about a missing notification, your agent uses `list_messages` to verify exactly what went out and when. The desktop interface displays these message logs instantly, making debugging delivery issues incredibly fast. You get the raw status updates from your active numbers without digging through API logs.

Audit numbers and application configs

The `list_phone_numbers` tool lets your agent pull your active inventory of phone numbers to see what is currently routed. When you need to check which webhook is pointing where, the agent calls `list_applications` to inspect your setup. Keeping track of account balances or sub-account IDs is handled by `get_account_info` without leaving the chat. This local setup keeps your communication architecture organized right inside your sidebar.

Setup guide

Set up Bandwidth Alternative 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 Bandwidth Alternative 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 Bandwidth Alternative 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 bandwidth-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Bandwidth Alternative MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your local configuration file and add the server details under your mcpServers block. Restart your app, and you will see the tools ready to use in your chat window.

Yes, you can ask the agent to send immediate alerts via the `send_sms` tool. It handles the API call locally and prints the delivery receipt right in your conversation.

Yes, your agent can run `get_call_state` to check live connections. You can ask for status updates on any active voice session directly.

Ask the agent to list them, and it will execute `list_phone_numbers` to show your active inventory. This saves you from logging into a separate web dashboard.

Your SMS logs and voice call details remain strictly local to your machine. The local MCP runtime executes commands directly without sending your account credentials to any third-party databases.

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