How to Use the Twilio MCP in Claude

Q: How do I use Twilio with Claude Desktop for messaging?

You can send texts using the sendsms tool. Your agent handles the E.164 formatting and sends the message through the MCP Server directly, whether you're on your local machine or in the browser.

Q: Does Claude Desktop handle Twilio voice calls?

Yep. The createvoicecall tool initiates the call for you. Your agent uses this to talk to people by managing the caller ID and the necessary TwiML instructions.

Q: What if I need to delete an old Twilio message?

The server provides the deletemessage tool. Remember, this action is permanent and irreversible, so make sure you're ready before your agent executes it.

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Initiate and manage outbound voice calls

The `create_voice_call` tool lets you start an outgoing call simply by providing a caller ID, the receiver number, and a TwiML URL. You'll also find `cancel_active_call`, which immediately terminates any ongoing voice conversation. This is perfect for running live calls directly from your local development environment or through the Claude Web interface.

Send and delete SMS messages

Need to send a text? The `send_sms` tool handles it, requiring just an E.164 sender number and the target receiver number. Don't worry about old texts; you can permanently remove records using `delete_message`, making that message body inaccessible. It's crucial to remember that deleting a message via this MCP Server is irreversible.

Monitor account resources and usage

The server lets your agent pull key details about your Twilio setup. Use `list_phone_numbers` to see every number owned by the account, or check historical data with `list_messages` and `list_calls`. You can also get basic status info using `get_account_info`. This means you don't have to hop into a separate dashboard just to verify usage.

Setup guide

Set up Twilio 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 Twilio 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 Twilio 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 twilio-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Twilio MCP in Claude Desktop

You can send texts using the `send_sms` tool. Your agent handles the E.164 formatting and sends the message through the MCP Server directly, whether you're on your local machine or in the browser.

Yep. The `create_voice_call` tool initiates the call for you. Your agent uses this to talk to people by managing the caller ID and the necessary TwiML instructions.

Absolutely. You can retrieve billing records and statistics using `get_usage_records`. This gives your agent a clear picture of how much you've used, right within the chat interface.

The server provides the `delete_message` tool. Remember, this action is permanent and irreversible, so make sure you're ready before your agent executes it.

This server interacts with SMS message records, including the message body and associated metadata for both sent and received texts.

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