How to Use the MessageBird MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I install the MessageBird MCP Server in Claude Code?

Use the claude mcp add command with the server URL. Claude Code will then manage the connection through your terminal configuration.

Q: How do I check my MessageBird balance using Claude Code?

Simply run the getbalance tool via your terminal prompt. It returns your current credit count instantly.

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Automated messaging via Claude Code

Run `send_sms` directly from your shell to push alerts or marketing messages. It works perfectly in cron jobs or CI/CD pipelines where you need to trigger communication without human intervention. Use `get_message` to pipe the delivery status into your log files. This keeps your terminal history clean and your reporting accurate.

Manage MessageBird contacts in your terminal

Query your database using `list_contacts` and `get_contact` to verify user details from the command line. It is faster than using a web browser when you need to pull specific info quickly. `list_groups` helps you organize your contacts into logical buckets. You can script these calls to prepare your segments before a large blast.

Monitor your MCP Server diagnostics

Run `get_balance` to check your funds before starting a script. It prevents your automation from failing halfway through an important batch send. `list_hlr` gives you immediate visibility into network lookups. It is the best way to clean your list and maintain high delivery standards from your terminal.

Setup guide

Set up MessageBird 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 messagebird-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http messagebird-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 MessageBird 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": {
    "messagebird-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about MessageBird MCP in Claude Code

Use the `claude mcp add` command with the server URL. Claude Code will then manage the connection through your terminal configuration.

Yes, it is designed for headless execution. You can include these tools in your automation scripts to handle notifications automatically.

Simply run the `get_balance` tool via your terminal prompt. It returns your current credit count instantly.

Only the output you see in your terminal is recorded. The server itself does not store your message content or contact data.

Your contact data is transferred over an encrypted connection. It never leaves your controlled environment or the service provider's API.

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