How do I format phone numbers for sending SMS?

Phone numbers must include the country code without the 00 prefix. For example: China uses 86 (e.g., 8615800000000), Brazil uses 55 (e.g., 5511999999999), US uses 1 (e.g., 12025551234). The number should be 5-20 digits total. For Chinese domestic SMS, the message must start with a registered signature like [YourBrand].

What's the difference between send_sms and send_international_sms tools?

The `send_sms` tool uses the standard SMS gateway (smssh.253.com) optimized for Chinese domestic messages and requires pre-registered templates and signatures. The `send_international_sms` tool uses the international gateway (intapi.253.com) for global delivery outside China, which supports SenderId and doesn't require Chinese-style signatures. International SMS permissions must be separately enabled in your account.

How does the MD5 signature authentication work?

The Chuanglan API uses MD5 signature authentication for security. Your password is NEVER sent in the request body. Instead, it's combined with the request parameters and timestamp (nonce), then hashed with MD5 to generate a `sign` header. The server validates this signature to ensure request integrity. The framework handles all signature generation automatically — you only need to provide your account and password.

Chuanglan 253 MCP Server for Pydantic AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Chuanglan 253
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Author: Vinkius

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Pydantic AI brings type-safe agent development to Python with first-class MCP support. Connect Chuanglan 253 through Vinkius and every tool is automatically validated against Pydantic schemas. catch errors at build time, not in production.

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python

import asyncio
from pydantic_ai import Agent
from pydantic_ai.mcp import MCPServerHTTP

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    server = MCPServerHTTP(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")

    agent = Agent(
        model="openai:gpt-4o",
        mcp_servers=[server],
        system_prompt=(
            "You are an assistant with access to Chuanglan 253 "
            "(10 tools)."
        ),
    )

    result = await agent.run(
        "What tools are available in Chuanglan 253?"
    )
    print(result.data)

asyncio.run(main())

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About Chuanglan 253 MCP Server

Connect your Chuanglan 253 SMS gateway to any AI agent and transform your communication workflows through natural conversation. Chuanglan (创蓝) is one of China's largest CPaaS providers, handling billions of SMS messages monthly for verification, notifications, and marketing.

Pydantic AI validates every Chuanglan 253 tool response against typed schemas, catching data inconsistencies at build time. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your integration code. full type safety, structured output guarantees, and dependency injection for testable agents.

What you can do

Send SMS Messages — Deliver text messages to any phone number worldwide with country code support
Verification Codes — Send one-time passwords (OTP) for 1-click login flows and two-factor authentication
Voice Verification — Fallback to automated voice calls when SMS delivery is unreliable
Balance Monitoring — Check your SMS credit balance and quota in real-time before campaigns
Delivery Tracking — Query the status of individual messages or entire batches with message IDs
Template Management — List, create, and manage pre-approved SMS templates for compliance
Account Management — View account settings, permissions, and enabled features

The Chuanglan 253 MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Pydantic AI 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 Chuanglan 253 to Pydantic AI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Chuanglan 253 MCP Server with Pydantic AI.

Install Pydantic AI

Run pip install pydantic-ai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Run the agent

Save to agent.py and run: python agent.py

Explore tools

The agent discovers 10 tools from Chuanglan 253 with type-safe schemas

Why Use Pydantic AI with the Chuanglan 253 MCP Server

Pydantic AI provides unique advantages when paired with Chuanglan 253 through the Model Context Protocol.

Full type safety: every MCP tool response is validated against Pydantic models, catching data inconsistencies before they reach your application

Model-agnostic architecture. switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your Chuanglan 253 integration code

Structured output guarantee: Pydantic AI ensures tool results conform to defined schemas, eliminating runtime type errors

Dependency injection system cleanly separates your Chuanglan 253 connection logic from agent behavior for testable, maintainable code

Chuanglan 253 + Pydantic AI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Pydantic AI combined with the Chuanglan 253 MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Type-safe data pipelines: query Chuanglan 253 with guaranteed response schemas, feeding validated data into downstream processing

API orchestration: chain multiple Chuanglan 253 tool calls with Pydantic validation at each step to ensure data integrity end-to-end

Production monitoring: build validated alert agents that query Chuanglan 253 and output structured, schema-compliant notifications

Testing and QA: use Pydantic AI's dependency injection to mock Chuanglan 253 responses and write comprehensive agent tests

Chuanglan 253 MCP Tools for Pydantic AI (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Chuanglan 253 to Pydantic AI via MCP:

create_template

The template must be approved before it can be used. Template content should include variable placeholders like {1}, {2} for dynamic content. Approval typically takes a few minutes to hours. Create a new SMS template in Chuanglan 253

get_account_info

). Get Chuanglan 253 account information and settings

get_sms_balance

Use this to monitor available messaging capacity before sending campaigns. Check SMS account balance on Chuanglan 253

query_batch_sms_status

This is useful for checking the status of bulk SMS campaigns where multiple messages were sent with the same tracking identifier. Query delivery status for a batch of SMS messages

query_sms_status

Returns whether the message was delivered, is pending, or failed, along with timestamps. Query delivery status of a specific SMS message

query_template_list

Templates are pre-approved message formats that can be used for sending. Each template has an ID, name, content, and approval status. List all SMS templates in your Chuanglan account

send_international_sms

The phone number must include the country code without 00 prefix (e.g., 5511999999999 for Brazil). This endpoint uses the international gateway and requires proper permissions. Send an international SMS message via Chuanglan 253

send_sms

The phone number must include the country code (e.g., 86 for China, 55 for Brazil). For Chinese domestic SMS, the message content must start with a signature in brackets like [YourBrand]. Returns submission status and message ID. Send an SMS message via Chuanglan 253 platform

send_verification_sms

This is commonly used for 1-click login flows, phone number verification, and two-factor authentication. The message format should follow the template registered in your account. Phone number must include country code. Send a verification code SMS (1-click login style)

send_voice_verification

This is an alternative to SMS verification, useful when SMS delivery fails or for enhanced security. The code will be spoken in the call. Send a voice verification call with a code

Example Prompts for Chuanglan 253 in Pydantic AI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Pydantic AI agent to start working with Chuanglan 253 immediately.

"Send a verification code 837462 to phone number 8615800000000."

"Check my SMS balance and account status."

"What's the delivery status of message ID 162575412960104448?"

Troubleshooting Chuanglan 253 MCP Server with Pydantic AI

Common issues when connecting Chuanglan 253 to Pydantic AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCPServerHTTP not found

Update: pip install --upgrade pydantic-ai

Chuanglan 253 + Pydantic AI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Chuanglan 253 MCP Server with Pydantic AI.

How does Pydantic AI discover MCP tools?

Create an MCPServerHTTP instance with the server URL. Pydantic AI connects, discovers all tools, and generates typed Python interfaces automatically.

Does Pydantic AI validate MCP tool responses?

Yes. When you define result types as Pydantic models, every tool response is validated against the schema. Invalid data raises a clear error instead of silently corrupting your pipeline.

Can I switch LLM providers without changing MCP code?

Absolutely. Pydantic AI abstracts the model layer. your Chuanglan 253 MCP integration works identically with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or any supported provider.