How do I find my Clickatell API Key?

Log in to your Clickatell account, navigate to **My Workspace** > **API Integrations**, and create a new HTTP API integration to get your key.

Do I need templates for WhatsApp?

Yes, for business-initiated messages, WhatsApp requires the use of pre-approved templates. You can list them using the `list_whatsapp_templates` tool.

Can I check my remaining balance via AI?

Yes! The `get_account_balance` tool retrieves your current remaining funds directly from the Clickatell platform.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Clickatell MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Delete Whatsapp Template, Get Account Balance, Get Account Info, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Clickatell 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 Vinkius.

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The Clickatell app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Communication Messaging category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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About Clickatell MCP Server

Connect your Clickatell One API account to any AI agent and take full control of your global business communication and automated notification workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Clickatell as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Clickatell data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Multichannel Messaging Orchestration — Instantly dispatch high-fidelity SMS and official WhatsApp messages to customers worldwide using a single unified interface
Delivery Intelligence — Monitor real-time status (sent, delivered, read) for all messages and retrieve detailed historical logs to maintain high-fidelity oversight
WhatsApp Template Management — Access and monitor pre-approved message templates and manage multimedia content to ensure perfectly coordinated business engagement
Financial Visibility — Programmatically track your account balance and credit utilization to coordinate your global messaging budget and quotas
Source Architecture — Access complete directories of your configured sending numbers and communication channels directly through your agent

The Clickatell MCP Server exposes 12 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.

All 12 Clickatell tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Clickatell through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning sms-api, whatsapp-business, multichannel-messaging, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

delete_whatsapp_template

Remove template

get_account_balance

Check credit balance

get_account_info

Get profile details

get_message_status

Check delivery status

get_whatsapp_media

Get media details

list_active_channels

) in the account. List communication channels

list_message_history

List past messages

list_source_numbers

List sending numbers

list_whatsapp_templates

List WhatsApp templates

send_bulk_messages

Send multiple messages

send_sms

Send SMS message

send_whatsapp

Note: Templates required for business initiation. Send WhatsApp message

Connect Clickatell to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Clickatell into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Clickatell

Ask Claude: "Using Clickatell, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Clickatell MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Clickatell 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 Clickatell 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

Clickatell + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Clickatell MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Clickatell tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Clickatell nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Clickatell outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Clickatell status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Clickatell in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Clickatell immediately.

"Send a WhatsApp notification to '+447911123456': 'Your package has been delivered'."

"Check the delivery status for message ID 'omni_12345'."

"What is my current Clickatell account balance?"

Troubleshooting Clickatell MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Clickatell to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Clickatell + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Clickatell MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.