How to Use the iFax MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I connect the iFax MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http ifax -- in your terminal, placing all flags before the server name. This registers the server and saves the configuration to your /.claude.json file.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to download documents from iFax?

Yes, instruct Claude Code to run downloadfax to pull incoming files directly to your local machine. It saves the resulting PDF payload to your current working directory.

Q: How does Claude Code monitor transmission status with iFax?

The CLI agent calls getfaxstatus to check the real-time delivery state. It outputs the status directly to your terminal, allowing you to pipe the results into other command-line utilities.

Pipe terminal outputs, send PDFs, and script your iFax queue directly from the Claude Code command line.

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Scriptable Faxing from the Claude Code CLI

The `send_fax` tool accepts base64-encoded document payloads directly from your terminal environment. Claude Code packages your local files and runs the transmission as a headless process, making it easy to integrate into shell scripts using the MCP protocol. Generate a report, convert it to PDF, and send it to a physical machine using a single terminal command. Claude Code handles the encoding and delivery tracking without requiring a GUI.

Headless Queue Control via MCP Server

The `list_faxes` tool outputs your entire transmission history directly to your standard output stream. Claude Code filters this data to find specific recipient numbers or transmission dates without opening a browser. If you need to stop a job, Claude Code runs `cancel_fax` using the ID pulled from your history list. It gives you raw, scriptable control over your outbound queue.

Automated CI/CD Delivery Verification

The `get_fax_status` tool queries the delivery state of your sent documents directly from the command line. Claude Code uses this tool to block or proceed in automated deployment pipelines depending on transmission success. For failed deliveries, the agent runs `resend_fax` to retry the transmission immediately. This ensures your automated notifications always reach their destination without manual shell intervention.

Setup guide

Set up iFax MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see ifax-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest iFax transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available iFax tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http ifax-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the iFax MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about iFax MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http ifax -- ` in your terminal, placing all flags before the server name. This registers the server and saves the configuration to your `~/.claude.json` file.

Yes, instruct Claude Code to run `download_fax` to pull incoming files directly to your local machine. It saves the resulting PDF payload to your current working directory.

The CLI agent calls `get_fax_status` to check the real-time delivery state. It outputs the status directly to your terminal, allowing you to pipe the results into other command-line utilities.

Yes, write a simple shell loop to feed multiple PDFs to Claude Code. The agent calls `send_fax` for each file and tracks each outbound delivery status sequentially.

Your base64 document payloads and metadata are processed in an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox. No files are cached permanently on disk, and all API communication uses encrypted transport protocols.

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