BulkSMS MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add BulkSMS 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 the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add bulksms --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About BulkSMS MCP Server
Connect your BulkSMS.com account to any AI agent and orchestrate your global SMS communications, contact management, and credit oversight through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers BulkSMS as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where BulkSMS data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- SMS Dispatch — Send single or bulk SMS messages to any international destination using the REST API.
- Delivery Tracking — List and retrieve detailed metadata for sent messages and monitor their delivery status.
- Contact Organization — Access and list your contact groups and their members directly from your workspace.
- Account Oversight — Retrieve your account profile and real-time credit balance to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Message Deep Dives — Get detailed data for specific message IDs straight from your workspace.
The BulkSMS MCP Server exposes 8 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.
How to Connect BulkSMS to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BulkSMS MCP Server with Claude Code.
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 BulkSMS
Ask Claude: "Using BulkSMS, show me..." — 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the BulkSMS MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with BulkSMS 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 BulkSMS 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
BulkSMS + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the BulkSMS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed BulkSMS tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query BulkSMS nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe BulkSMS outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query BulkSMS status endpoints and alert on anomalies
BulkSMS MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect BulkSMS to Claude Code via MCP:
get_account_info
Retrieve core account information
get_message
Get details of a specific message
get_profile
Retrieve account profile and credit balance
list_group_members
List members of a specific contact group
list_groups
List contact groups
list_messages
List sent messages
send_bulk_sms
Send multiple SMS messages
send_sms
Send a single SMS message
Example Prompts for BulkSMS in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with BulkSMS immediately.
"Send an SMS to +1234567890 saying 'Your appointment is confirmed'."
"How many credits do I have left in my BulkSMS account?"
"List the members of my 'VIP Customers' group."
Troubleshooting BulkSMS MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting BulkSMS to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
BulkSMS + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating BulkSMS MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
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?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect BulkSMS with your favorite client
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Connect BulkSMS to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.