How to Use the Vonage MCP in Claude

Q: How do I check the account balance using Vonage and Claude Desktop?

You use the getaccountbalance tool. It runs in the background, pulling your current credit total from Vonage directly into the chat response. This is quick, reliable data for billing checks.

Q: Can I send a WhatsApp message using Vonage and Claude Desktop?

Yep. You call sendwhatsappmessage. Just remember that your account needs a verified WhatsApp Business Number set up as the sender first. The agent handles the API calls for you.

Send messages, manage numbers, and handle 2FA right from Claude Desktop.

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Send Multi-Platform Messages via Claude Desktop

You can send out communications using multiple channels. Specifically, the `send_sms`, `send_viber_message`, and `send_whatsapp_message` tools let you route messages through SMS, Viber, or WhatsApp. This is useful when your application needs to hit different user profiles. You just specify the target phone number in E.164 format and send it out instantly.

Manage Identity Verification with Claude Desktop

Need users to confirm their identity? The `start_verification` tool kicks off a 2FA process by sending an OTP code. Afterward, you run `check_verification_code` to see if the user submitted the correct code. If verification fails or needs canceling, use `cancel_verification_request`. This gives your agent full control over the identity workflow.

Control Numbers and Webhooks with Claude Desktop

The server lets you manage your virtual numbers. You can run `list_rented_numbers` to see every number associated with the account. Furthermore, use `update_number_webhook` if an inbound callback URL changes. It also gives you visibility into costs; `get_account_balance` retrieves your current credit balance.

Setup guide

Set up Vonage 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 Vonage 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 Vonage 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 vonage-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Vonage MCP in Claude Desktop

You use the `get_account_balance` tool. It runs in the background, pulling your current credit total from Vonage directly into the chat response. This is quick, reliable data for billing checks.

Yep. You call `send_whatsapp_message`. Just remember that your account needs a verified WhatsApp Business Number set up as the sender first. The agent handles the API calls for you.

The server deals with phone numbers and One-Time Password (OTP) codes via `start_verification` and `check_verification_code`. It processes the target number and your brand name for these operations.

It does. You can send SMS, Viber, and WhatsApp messages using separate tools like `send_sms`, `send_viber_message`, and `send_whatsapp_message`. The agent routes the message based on which tool you call.

Yes. Since it's an MCP Server, if you run the service locally via stdio transport, your agent can access the tools even when working on your machine.

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