How to Use the Clickatell MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Clickatell to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Clickatell MCP Server under the mcpServers key. Once you restart Claude Desktop, your agent can immediately access all ten mobile messaging tools.

Q: Can Claude Desktop handle bulk SMS blasts via Clickatell?

Yes. Claude Desktop calls dispatchbulksms to push high-volume SMS arrays across Clickatell's E.164 pipeline. It automatically structures the JSON payload to avoid API latency.

Q: How does Claude Desktop check my Clickatell balance?

Your agent uses getaccountbalance to pull active funding limit metrics directly from your Clickatell cloud account. You get the exact dollar amount returned straight into your chat interface.

Q: Can I test carrier routing before sending a campaign?

Yes. The server exposes testcarriercoverage which lets your agent trace MSISDN routes and verify carrier delivery paths before you commit to a major broadcast.

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This Clickatell MCP Server uses `dispatch_sms_message` to connect Claude Desktop to your mobile messaging gateway. You ask Claude Desktop to fire off a message, and it triggers the tool to render a JSON payload that hits Clickatell instantly. You can also pull live carrier statuses without leaving your chat window. Claude Desktop calls `get_delivery_status` to extract carrier properties, letting you verify exactly why a specific message hasn't landed yet.

Manage active marketing campaigns and bulk queues

Managing active queues becomes immediate when your Claude Desktop MCP setup runs `cancel_queued_message` to stop scheduled drops. Your agent scans your active queue via `list_scheduled_campaigns` and vaporizes scheduled drops before they cost you money. For massive volume, Claude Desktop uses `dispatch_bulk_sms` to package concurrent SMS arrays across E.164 routing spaces. This avoids API lag when you need to send thousands of messages in a single go.

Configure inbound routing webhooks dynamically

Setting up inbound rules is handled via `upsert_inbound_rule` using this MCP configuration. The agent runs the tool to bootstrap webhook parsing blocks that route incoming mobile-originated messages. If a routing rule goes stale, you just tell Claude Desktop to execute `wipe_inbound_rule` to obliterate those legacy HTTP logic bounds. You keep your inbound routing clean without manual configuration steps.

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-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Clickatell MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the Clickatell MCP Server under the `mcpServers` key. Once you restart Claude Desktop, your agent can immediately access all ten mobile messaging tools.

Yes. Claude Desktop calls `dispatch_bulk_sms` to push high-volume SMS arrays across Clickatell's E.164 pipeline. It automatically structures the JSON payload to avoid API latency.

Your agent uses `get_account_balance` to pull active funding limit metrics directly from your Clickatell cloud account. You get the exact dollar amount returned straight into your chat interface.

Yes. The server exposes `test_carrier_coverage` which lets your agent trace MSISDN routes and verify carrier delivery paths before you commit to a major broadcast.

Your Clickatell API credentials and recipient MSISDN phone numbers run locally inside the Claude Desktop sandbox. No SMS contents or routing data are exposed to external third-party servers during tool execution.

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