How do I get an Auth Token for TNZ?

Log in to your TNZ Dashboard, go to Users, select your user, and click the API tab to generate your unique Auth Token.

Can the agent send voice calls?

Yes, using the `send_tts_voice_call` tool, the agent can convert text into a high-quality voice call for your recipients.

Does this support sending faxes?

Absolutely. The `send_digital_fax` tool allow you to send documents or text as faxes directly from your agent.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

TNZ Communications MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Check Api Health, Create Tnz Contact, Get Account Balance, and more

Name: TNZ Communications
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 12 Tools CLI

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add TNZ Communications as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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The TNZ Communications app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Communication Messaging category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·bash

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add tnz-communications --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About TNZ Communications MCP Server

Empower your AI agent with access to the TNZ Group messaging gateway to automate your SMS, Voice, and Fax communications in New Zealand and globally.

Claude Code registers TNZ Communications as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where TNZ Communications data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Multichannel Messaging — Send SMS, automated voice calls (Text-to-Speech), and digital faxes programmatically.
Delivery Oversight — Monitor the real-time status of sent messages and retrieve incoming SMS replies.
Contact & Group Control — Manage your TNZ address book and organize contacts into groups for broadcast messaging.
Operational Monitoring — Track your account credit balance and retrieve detailed messaging usage and cost reports.

The TNZ Communications MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 12 TNZ Communications tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to TNZ Communications through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning sms-gateway, voice-broadcasting, text-to-speech, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

check_api_health

Verify TNZ API connectivity

create_tnz_contact

Add a new contact to TNZ

get_account_balance

Check account credit balance

get_message_delivery_status

Check delivery status of a message

get_messaging_usage_report

Retrieve usage and cost reports

list_contact_groups

List your contact groups

list_message_templates

List saved message templates

list_received_sms_replies

List inbound SMS replies

list_tnz_contacts

List saved contacts in TNZ

send_digital_fax

Send a document as a fax

send_sms_message

Send an SMS message

send_tts_voice_call

Send a voice call (Text-to-Speech)

Connect TNZ Communications to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire TNZ Communications into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using TNZ Communications

Ask Claude: "Using TNZ Communications, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the TNZ Communications MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with TNZ Communications through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using TNZ Communications tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

TNZ Communications + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the TNZ Communications MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed TNZ Communications tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query TNZ Communications nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe TNZ Communications outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query TNZ Communications status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for TNZ Communications in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with TNZ Communications immediately.

"Send a SMS to +6421000000: 'The delivery is arriving at 2 PM today.'"

"What is the status of my message ID 'ref_123'?"

"Check my current TNZ account balance."

Troubleshooting TNZ Communications MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting TNZ Communications to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

TNZ Communications + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating TNZ Communications MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.