How to Use the Bird (MessageBird) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Bird (MessageBird) to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the MCP Server details under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the Claude Desktop app, the communication tools will appear.

Q: Can Claude Desktop send WhatsApp messages using Bird (MessageBird)?

Yes, the sendmessage tool handles both SMS and WhatsApp. You just need to provide the correct channelId from your workspace for the message to go through.

Run SMS, WhatsApp, and voice workflows directly inside Claude Desktop with the Bird (MessageBird) MCP Server.

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Manage customer contacts inside Claude Desktop

The `create_contact` tool registers customer profiles directly from your chat window. Your AI client parses raw text, structures the contact details, and formats the identifier JSON to update your workspace. You can also modify existing records with `update_contact` or fetch details via `get_contact` and `list_contacts`. This stops you from constantly switching tabs to check who you are messaging.

Read and send live messages via this MCP Server

The `send_message` tool delivers SMS or WhatsApp texts through your specified channel IDs directly from Claude Desktop. You write the prompt, and Claude fires the API call. Keep track of active threads using `list_conversations`, `get_conversation`, and `list_messages`. It brings your entire communication history straight into your local workspace.

Audit voice calls from your desktop chat interface

The `list_calls` tool fetches your entire voice log history right inside the Claude Desktop interface. Your agent analyzes call volumes and durations without leaving the app. Use `get_call` to pull metadata for a specific phone call. This gives your AI client immediate access to call records for quick debugging or customer history reviews.

Setup guide

Set up Bird (MessageBird) 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 Bird (MessageBird) 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 Bird (MessageBird) 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 bird-messagebird-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Bird (MessageBird) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the MCP Server details under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the Claude Desktop app, the communication tools will appear.

Yes, the `send_message` tool handles both SMS and WhatsApp. You just need to provide the correct channelId from your workspace for the message to go through.

Ask your agent to look up conversations. Claude Desktop uses `list_conversations` and `list_messages` to pull the text history directly into your current chat.

This local setup works per-user on your desktop. If you use Claude Web, you can add it as a custom connector to share the MCP Server safely.

Your contact profiles, phone numbers, and message logs run inside an isolated V8 sandbox on Vinkius. No data is stored on our servers, keeping your customer records private.

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