MessageBird MCP. Send texts, audit contacts, check balances—all in chat.
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MessageBird connects your AI client to a global communications API for SMS messaging and contact management. Your agent can send texts instantly, check account balances in real-time, and audit entire contact databases without you opening any web dashboard.
It manages everything from sending verification codes to running complex marketing broadcasts.
What your AI agents can do
Get balance
Gets the current dollar amount available in your MessageBird account.
Get contact
Retrieves detailed information for a single, specific contact ID.
Get group
Fetches the details and metadata associated with a specified contact group.
The agent sends a text message using send_sms and receives immediate confirmation of the transaction.
It calls get_balance to pull your current available funds, letting you monitor spending on the fly.
Using list_contacts or list_groups, the agent pulls lists of users or groups from your database for review.
The agent uses list_messages to retrieve and summarize recent SMS activity, including delivery status.
Running the list_hlr tool checks if a phone number is valid or active on the network.
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MessageBird MCP Server: 10 Tools for Communications Ops
This server gives your agent ten tools to manage everything from sending individual SMS messages to auditing entire contact databases.
019d8457get balance
Gets the current dollar amount available in your MessageBird account.
019d8457get contact
Retrieves detailed information for a single, specific contact ID.
019d8457get group
Fetches the details and metadata associated with a specified contact group.
019d8457get message
Gets the full text and status for one specific message ID.
019d8457list channels
Lists all configured communication channels connected to your account.
019d8457list contacts
Pulls a list of contacts, including metadata for multiple users.
019d8457list groups
Retrieves the names and IDs of all existing contact groups.
019d8457list hlr
Checks Home Location Register (HLR) requests to verify if a phone number is active on the network.
019d8457list messages
Lists recent SMS messages, showing sender, recipient, and status history.
019d8457send sms
Sends a new SMS text message to specified recipients globally.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
Listen up. This server connects your AI client directly to MessageBird's global communications API. You don't have to open any web dashboard or mess with complex forms; your agent handles every single message and audit in a natural chat conversation. It’ll manage everything from sending basic verification texts right through to running deep audits on your entire contact database.
Sending Messages & Checking Funds
Your agent can use send_sms to send an SMS text to any recipient globally, and you get immediate confirmation of the transaction status. You'll know instantly if the message went out successfully. Before you launch a big campaign, run get_balance and your agent pulls the current dollar amount available in your account; this lets you monitor spending on the fly so you don't blow through your budget unexpectedly.
Contact Database Management
Need to know who's in your roster? Use list_contacts, and your agent pulls a full list of contacts, complete with their metadata. If you need details for just one specific person, run get_contact by providing the unique contact ID. For structured data, use list_groups to get the names and IDs of every existing contact group in your system.
You can then drill down further using get_group to fetch all the metadata associated with that specific contact batch.
Message History and Validation
You need an audit trail? Run list_messages, and your agent pulls a summary of recent SMS activity, showing who sent texts, who received them, and what their current delivery status is. To check the full details—including the complete text body and final delivery status—of one specific communication, use get_message with its unique ID.
Before sending anything, you gotta make sure those phone numbers are actually active. Run list_hlr; this checks the Home Location Register (HLR) requests, telling you if a number is valid or currently connected to the network.
System Overview and Setup
To see what channels your account supports—whether it's SMS, voice, etc.—run list_channels. You can also check which types of groups exist by calling list_groups for a quick rundown of all available group names and IDs. This server turns complicated messaging workflows into simple commands for your agent. It handles everything from sending bulk texts to running deep audits on your client's connected data.
How MessageBird MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to the MessageBird MCP Server and provide your API key.
- 2 Your AI client recognizes the intent (e.g., 'Check my account balance').
- 3 The agent executes the corresponding tool (
get_balance) and returns the structured data directly into the conversation.
The bottom line is: you talk to your AI agent, and it talks to MessageBird via these tools for you.
Who Is MessageBird MCP For?
This server targets Ops Engineers who are tired of jumping between dashboards just to send an alert. It's also for Marketing Leads who need to validate contact lists before a big campaign, and Customer Support agents who need rapid message history audits without manual logins.
Uses get_balance and send_sms to monitor spending and send quick alerts globally from their workflow.
Runs list_groups and list_contacts to confirm contact lists are ready for a large-scale broadcast campaign.
Uses get_message and list_messages to quickly review message history and verify recipient connectivity when troubleshooting an account.
What Changes When You Connect
- Sends SMS messages and tracks delivery status. You use
send_smsto push the text out, and the agent reports back on success or failure immediately, so you know your message arrived. - Maintains financial control using
get_balance. Instead of guessing if funds are low, check the real-time balance directly in your workflow before sending any high-volume texts. - Audits entire contact structures. Running
list_contactsorlist_groupspulls metadata for hundreds of users, letting you verify who's on the list without exporting a spreadsheet first. - Verifies network status with
list_hlr. If you suspect a number is dead or invalid, this tool checks its Home Location Register status before wasting credits on a failed send. - Provides clear message history. The agent uses
list_messagesto pull the last 50 texts sent, letting Support quickly review past interactions without navigating to an old inbox view.
Real-World Use Cases
Emergency Outage Alert
The Ops Manager needs to notify 20 key stakeholders about a system outage. They ask their agent, 'Send SMS: System down for maintenance' using send_sms targeting the pre-approved group ID. The agent executes the send and confirms delivery status for all 20 recipients instantly.
Marketing List Cleanup
The Marketing Lead needs to run a campaign, but isn't sure if their new contact list is valid. They ask the agent to list_contacts and then use get_group on the resulting group ID. The agent verifies the list details and confirms readiness for broadcast.
Support Ticket Audit
A customer calls about a disputed message. The Support Specialist asks their agent to list_messages for that user's account history, then uses get_message on the ID provided by the customer. The agent pulls the full text and delivery status immediately.
Pre-Deployment Validation
Before sending a large batch of verification codes, the developer asks the agent to run list_hlr against 5 key numbers. This confirms the network validity for every recipient, preventing costly failures and ensuring service reliability.
The Tradeoffs
Assuming a tool does everything
The user tries to send an SMS but forgets to pass the target number or group ID. They just say, 'Send the message.'
→
You must be specific. Use send_sms and provide all required parameters: the destination phone number, the content, and the sender identity.
Skipping data verification steps
The user pulls a list of contacts but doesn't check if those numbers are actually active or deliverable.
→
Always run list_hlr on your target phone numbers before running send_sms. This confirms network validity and saves money.
Mixing up contact types
The user runs get_contact but needs general group information, leading to an incomplete data picture.
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If you need a list of groups first, run list_groups. If you only want the details for one person, use get_contact and provide that specific ID.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this server if your communication process requires real-time auditing, balance checking, or sending SMS from a conversational interface. It works best when you need to sequence actions: first check the balance (get_balance), then validate contacts (list_contacts and list_hlr), and finally execute the send (send_sms).
Don't use this if your primary need is to manage complex, multi-channel media (like video or voice calls). For those needs, look for a communications API that supports advanced multimedia protocols. If you just need simple data retrieval from an internal CRM, stick with the specialized database tools instead.
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Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
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This server provides 10 capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP client. No middleware. No custom integration required.
Available Capabilities
Manually checking communication logs is tedious and slow.
Today, if your team needs to check why a message failed or who was on a contact list, you open the dashboard. You click 'Messages,' then filter by date, then maybe drill down into recipient details one by one. If it's a large group, this takes minutes of clicking through tabs and copy-pasting IDs.
With MessageBird MCP, your agent handles all that. You just ask: "Show me the last 10 messages to +1555..." The agent runs `list_messages` and returns structured data immediately. It's instant visibility.
MessageBird MCP Server: Control every communication step.
Before running a big campaign, you used to have to manually compile lists of groups and check the API key limits. You'd run separate reports for `list_contacts`, then another one just for the balance using `get_balance`. The agent coordinates this whole process. It pulls group IDs with `list_groups`, checks your spending limit, and prepares the contact list—all in a single conversational flow. Your work moves from clicking to instructing.
Common Questions About MessageBird MCP
How do I check if my MessageBird account has enough money using get_balance? +
You ask your agent, 'What is the current balance?' The agent executes get_balance and reports the exact available amount. It's faster than logging into the financial portal.
Can I send an SMS using send_sms to a whole list of contacts? +
Yes, you tell your agent which group ID or list of numbers to target. The send_sms tool sends the message and reports on the delivery status for each recipient.
What is the difference between list_contacts and get_contact? +
list_contacts pulls a roster, giving you metadata for many people at once. get_contact requires one specific ID to pull all the details for just that single user.
Should I use list_hlr or check network status manually? +
Use list_hlr. This tool runs a formal Home Location Register request, which is the definitive way to verify if a number is active and valid on the current telecom network.
How do I review old messages with list_messages? +
You ask your agent to 'List my recent texts.' The agent runs list_messages and provides a summary of all recent activity, including who got the message and if it delivered.
How do I use get_group to verify the members of a specific contact group? +
It returns all member details for that group. You can check if the right contacts were added before running any broadcast campaigns.
If I run list_hlr, what should I do if the network lookup fails or returns an error code? +
The tool provides specific failure codes and reasons for the lookup. You can cross-reference those codes to understand exactly what connectivity issue you're facing.
What does list_channels show me about my active communication setup? +
This function lists every configured channel available through MessageBird. It confirms if your required pathways are correctly set up for broadcasting across different services.
How do I find my MessageBird API Key? +
Log in to your MessageBird Dashboard, navigate to Developers > API Access, and you will find your Access Key there. Copy and paste it into the field below.
Can the agent check my current credit balance? +
Yes. Use the get_balance tool. Your agent will retrieve your current account balance and payment type (prepaid/postpaid) instantly.
Is it possible to send SMS to multiple recipients at once? +
Yes. The send_sms tool accepts a comma-separated list of recipient numbers. Your agent will deliver the message to all recipients and provide the overall delivery status.
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