How to Use the Clickatell MCP in Claude

Q: How do I integrate Clickatell with Claude Desktop?

Add the server configuration to your claudedesktopconfig.json file under the mcpServers key. Once saved, restart the app to see the available tools in your chat input.

Q: Can Claude Desktop use Clickatell for bulk messaging?

Yes, you can call the sendbulkmessages tool to push large sets of notifications. Ensure your account has sufficient credits before triggering high-volume jobs.

Q: Does Clickatell support Claude Desktop template management?

You can fetch and manage your templates using listwhatsapptemplates and deletewhatsapptemplate. It keeps your WhatsApp business presence clean and up to date.

Q: Where can I view my Clickatell balance in Claude Desktop?

Simply ask your agent to run the getaccountbalance tool. It returns your current credit standing instantly.

Connect Clickatell to Claude Desktop to manage SMS and WhatsApp messaging directly from your chat interface.

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Manage messaging campaigns in Claude Desktop

Trigger `send_sms` or `send_whatsapp` tasks without leaving your conversation. You can reference specific templates using `list_whatsapp_templates` to ensure your business communication follows the correct format. Claude Desktop handles the execution while you stay focused on the content. Use `list_active_channels` to see exactly which connections are live and ready to send.

Track delivery and account metrics

Check the health of your outreach using `get_message_status` to confirm delivery in real time. It cuts out the need to switch tabs just to verify if a customer received your alert. Keep tabs on your spending with `get_account_balance`. You'll know exactly when to top off your funds before a bulk campaign starts.

Audit your communication history

Use `list_message_history` to pull past logs into your chat for review. This MCP Server makes it easy to spot trends or troubleshoot delivery issues with historical data. Review your `list_source_numbers` to see which lines are currently assigned to your account. It keeps your messaging infrastructure organized and visible.

Setup guide

Set up Clickatell 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 Clickatell 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 Clickatell 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 clickatell-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Clickatell MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file under the mcpServers key. Once saved, restart the app to see the available tools in your chat input.

Yes, you can call the `send_bulk_messages` tool to push large sets of notifications. Ensure your account has sufficient credits before triggering high-volume jobs.

You can fetch and manage your templates using `list_whatsapp_templates` and `delete_whatsapp_template`. It keeps your WhatsApp business presence clean and up to date.

Simply ask your agent to run the `get_account_balance` tool. It returns your current credit standing instantly.

Vinkius manages the connection through an isolated sandbox. Only your authentication token and the specific message logs you request are processed during your session.

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