How to Use the Clickatell MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I setup Clickatell for VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root. Add the server details there so the configuration is shared with your entire team.

Q: Can the team use Clickatell to send bulk messages in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, the sendbulkmessages tool is available to any user with the server configured. It allows for consistent messaging output across your engineering team.

Q: Can I list my Clickatell sources in VS Code Copilot?

Use the listsourcenumbers tool to see all your available sending IDs. This helps your team pick the right number for every task.

Deploy Clickatell messaging tools across your team using VS Code Copilot.

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Standardize Clickatell tools in VS Code Copilot

Commit an MCP configuration to your repository so every teammate has access to `send_sms` and `send_whatsapp`. It ensures the whole team uses the same messaging infrastructure. Your developers can use `list_active_channels` to see what is configured for the current project. It keeps everyone on the same page regarding available communication routes.

Manage messaging templates as a team

Use `list_whatsapp_templates` to keep your team aligned on approved messaging formats. It prevents unauthorized variations from entering your production workflow. `delete_whatsapp_template` allows authorized team members to clean up obsolete assets directly from their IDE. It keeps your template library organized and current.

Verify account health at scale

Check `get_account_balance` periodically to ensure team experiments don't exhaust your credits. It provides visibility into your messaging budget for every developer. Query `get_message_status` when troubleshooting team-wide delivery issues. The data is available to anyone with access to the agent tools.

Setup guide

Set up Clickatell MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Clickatell MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Clickatell tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Clickatell transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/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 VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root. Add the server details there so the configuration is shared with your entire team.

Yes, the `send_bulk_messages` tool is available to any user with the server configured. It allows for consistent messaging output across your engineering team.

By committing the config to the repo, you ensure everyone uses the same tools. The server handles the communication logic while the agent executes the requests.

Use the `list_source_numbers` tool to see all your available sending IDs. This helps your team pick the right number for every task.

Vinkius manages all connections with strict zero-trust protocols. Your account balance and messaging history are only exposed to your team through the secure, managed MCP endpoint.

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