How to Use the TeleSign MCP in Claude

Q: How does TeleSign work with the Claude Desktop MCP Server?

Your agent calls specific functions like scorephone directly within your local development environment. The Claude Desktop connection lets you use these identity checks without leaving your main application flow.

Q: Can I check API connectivity using TeleSign with the Claude Desktop MCP Server?

Yeah, you can run checktelesignstatus to confirm that your connection to the service is live. This helps you debug early and makes sure the rest of your verification pipeline won't fail due to a simple outage.

Q: Does TeleSign support voice authentication with the Claude Desktop MCP Server?

Absolutely. You can use sendvoiceverification to initiate an automated call that provides a unique code. This is a strong layer of security for high-value accounts.

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Validate Phone Identity Before Coding

Before writing a single line of code, you can check the foundational data. The `get_phone_id` tool retrieves unique phone identifiers, while `get_phone_type` tells you if it's a landline or mobile number. This is critical for knowing what kind of verification path to build. You don't want your code failing because it assumes the wrong type of phone connection.

Score Risk Using the MCP Server

Stop fraud right at the gate. Call `score_phone` to get a real-time risk score for any number. This tool gives you an immediate assessment, telling you if a sign-up attempt looks suspicious. If the score is high, your agent can instantly flag the user and stop the process before it gets into the expensive verification steps.

Send Multi-Layer Verification Codes

The MCP Server handles all major authentication methods. You send an SMS code with `send_sms`, trigger a push notification using `send_push_verification`, or use `send_voice_verification` for calls. Your agent can sequence these tools—for instance, try Push first; if that fails, fall back to sending a standard verification code.

Setup guide

Set up TeleSign 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 TeleSign 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 TeleSign 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 telesign-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about TeleSign MCP in Claude Desktop

Your agent calls specific functions like `score_phone` directly within your local development environment. The Claude Desktop connection lets you use these identity checks without leaving your main application flow.

The server primarily handles phone numbers, checking things like deactivation status (`check_deactivation`) and determining if a number is valid for verification. It manages both SMS and Push methods.

Yeah, you can run `check_telesign_status` to confirm that your connection to the service is live. This helps you debug early and makes sure the rest of your verification pipeline won't fail due to a simple outage.

Absolutely. You can use `send_voice_verification` to initiate an automated call that provides a unique code. This is a strong layer of security for high-value accounts.

The server touches phone number intelligence and verification status data. The tools manage these communication messages, ensuring that all calls are processed through secure, isolated subprocesses.

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