Dexatel MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Dexatel 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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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add dexatel --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Dexatel MCP Server
Integrate Dexatel, the comprehensive cloud communications platform, directly into your AI workflow. Send SMS messages globally, monitor your messaging logs and delivery statuses, and manage your contact database using natural language.
Claude Code registers Dexatel as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Dexatel data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Messaging Control — Send and receive SMS messages using your authorized Sender IDs and virtual numbers.
- Delivery Oversight — Monitor messaging logs in real-time, including technical delivery timestamps and carrier info.
- Contact Management — Access and manage your address book, including profiles and messaging history for specific contacts.
- Balance Monitoring — Track your account credit balance and API usage directly via chat.
The Dexatel MCP Server exposes 10 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.
How to Connect Dexatel to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Dexatel MCP Server with Claude Code.
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 Dexatel
Ask Claude: "Using Dexatel, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Dexatel MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Dexatel 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 Dexatel 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
Dexatel + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Dexatel MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Dexatel tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Dexatel nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Dexatel outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Dexatel status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Dexatel MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Dexatel to Claude Code via MCP:
get_account_balance_metadata
Retrieve current balance and metadata for your Dexatel account
get_contact_profile
Get full profile and history for a specific contact
get_sms_message_details
Get detailed information for a specific SMS message
list_authorized_sender_ids
List all authorized Sender IDs and virtual numbers
list_failed_sms_deliveries
Identify SMS messages that failed to deliver (mock logic)
list_messaging_contacts
List all contacts stored in your Dexatel address book
list_sms_messages
List all sent and received SMS messages in your Dexatel account
list_sms_templates
List all approved message templates
search_sms_by_content
Search for SMS messages containing specific keywords or numbers
send_sms_message
Send a new SMS message to a specific number
Example Prompts for Dexatel in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Dexatel immediately.
"Send an SMS to '+1234567890' saying 'Your order is ready!'."
"Show me the last 5 sent messages."
"What is my current account balance?"
Troubleshooting Dexatel MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Dexatel to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Dexatel + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Dexatel MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
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?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Dexatel with your favorite client
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Connect Dexatel to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.