Bring Sms Api
to Claude Code
Learn how to connect Clickatell to Claude Code and start using 12 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the Clickatell MCP Server?
Connect your Clickatell One API account to any AI agent and take full control of your global business communication and automated notification workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Multichannel Messaging Orchestration — Instantly dispatch high-fidelity SMS and official WhatsApp messages to customers worldwide using a single unified interface
- Delivery Intelligence — Monitor real-time status (sent, delivered, read) for all messages and retrieve detailed historical logs to maintain high-fidelity oversight
- WhatsApp Template Management — Access and monitor pre-approved message templates and manage multimedia content to ensure perfectly coordinated business engagement
- Financial Visibility — Programmatically track your account balance and credit utilization to coordinate your global messaging budget and quotas
- Source Architecture — Access complete directories of your configured sending numbers and communication channels directly through your agent
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Retrieve your API Key from your Clickatell Workspace (My Workspace > API Integrations)
3. Start automating your customer notifications and engagement from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
No more manual message tracking or toggling between different messaging portals. Your AI acts as your dedicated CPaaS engineer and communication coordinator.
Who is this for?
- Customer Support Teams — instantly send personalized order updates and verification codes using natural language commands
- Growth Marketers — automate multichannel broadcast campaigns and monitor read rates without leaving your workspace
- Developers & Ops — integrate high-speed SMS and WhatsApp features into custom workflows through simple AI queries
Built-in capabilities (12)
Remove template
Check credit balance
Get profile details
Check delivery status
Get media details
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List past messages
List sending numbers
List WhatsApp templates
Send multiple messages
Send SMS message
Note: Templates required for business initiation. Send WhatsApp message
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers Clickatell 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 Clickatell data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters 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
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Clickatell tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Clickatell in Claude Code
Clickatell and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Clickatell to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 3,400+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Clickatell in Claude Code
The Clickatell MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 12 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Clickatell for Claude Code
Every tool call from Claude Code to the Clickatell MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Clickatell API Key?
Log in to your Clickatell account, navigate to My Workspace > API Integrations, and create a new HTTP API integration to get your key.
Do I need templates for WhatsApp?
Yes, for business-initiated messages, WhatsApp requires the use of pre-approved templates. You can list them using the list_whatsapp_templates tool.
Can I check my remaining balance via AI?
Yes! The get_account_balance tool retrieves your current remaining funds directly from the Clickatell platform.
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.
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