How to Use the Gupshup Messaging MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure Gupshup Messaging in Claude Desktop?

Edit your local claudedesktopconfig.json file to add the MCP server. Insert your Gupshup API credentials under the environment variables block, save, and restart Claude Desktop.

Q: Can Claude Desktop use Gupshup Messaging templates?

Yes. Claude Desktop calls sendtemplatemessage to dispatch WhatsApp templates. You just need to supply the language code and parameters.

Q: Does Gupshup Messaging on Claude Desktop support media?

Yes, it does. Your agent uses sendmediamessage to send local or remote images, videos, audio, and documents.

Q: Can I send interactive buttons with this setup?

Absolutely. Use sendinteractivemessage to supply up to three quick-reply buttons to your recipient.

Send WhatsApp templates and interactive messages directly from Claude Desktop using the Gupshup API.

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Automate WhatsApp Templates in Claude Desktop

The `send_template_message` tool lets your agent format and dispatch pre-approved WhatsApp notifications directly from your chat window. You provide the recipient's phone number, the specific template identifier, and the language code, and Claude Desktop handles the API handshake. This setup pulls live metadata with `get_template_info` so your agent checks template parameters before hitting send. You don't have to copy-paste payload structures or leave your workspace to verify if a template matches Gupshup's current schema.

Deploy Interactive Buttons via MCP Server

The `send_interactive_message` tool builds quick-reply buttons inside WhatsApp chats directly through Claude Desktop. You pass up to three buttons in a JSON array, allowing your agent to construct structured choices for your customers without writing backend code. When you need to acknowledge incoming customer replies, the `send_reaction` tool lets Claude Desktop trigger reaction emojis on specific message IDs. This keeps your conversational loops active and responsive without manual intervention.

Ship Rich Media Content from Local Files

The `send_media_message` tool transmits documents, images, audio, or videos to WhatsApp users from Claude Desktop. Since Claude Desktop runs locally, your agent reads your local assets and ships them as media payloads using the Gupshup API. For standard outreach, the `send_text_message` tool handles raw text communication. You get direct confirmation of delivery in your chat log, letting you debug message flows or run manual customer support tests side-by-side.

Setup guide

Set up Gupshup Messaging 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 Gupshup Messaging 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 Gupshup Messaging 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 gupshup-messaging-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Gupshup Messaging MCP in Claude Desktop

Edit your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file to add the MCP server. Insert your Gupshup API credentials under the environment variables block, save, and restart Claude Desktop.

Yes. Claude Desktop calls `send_template_message` to dispatch WhatsApp templates. You just need to supply the language code and parameters.

Yes, it does. Your agent uses `send_media_message` to send local or remote images, videos, audio, and documents.

Absolutely. Use `send_interactive_message` to supply up to three quick-reply buttons to your recipient.

Your Gupshup API keys stay inside your local configuration file on your machine. Claude Desktop passes recipient phone numbers and message payloads directly to the Gupshup API over encrypted channels, meaning your customer data never hits third-party intermediary databases.

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