Bring Sms Api
to Claude Code
Learn how to connect Plivo to Claude Code and start using 11 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the Plivo MCP Server?
Connect your Plivo communications account to any AI agent and take full control of your global telephony and messaging orchestration through natural conversation. Plivo provides a world-class platform for SMS and Voice services, and this integration allows you to send text messages, retrieve call logs, and manage rented phone numbers directly from your chat interface.
What you can do
- SMS & Messaging Orchestration — Send and monitor SMS and MMS messages globally programmatically to ensure your customer engagement is always synchronized.
- Call Monitoring Intelligence — Query all recorded call logs and retrieve real-time metadata, including duration, cost, and status metrics directly from the AI interface.
- Number Management Control — List all rented phone numbers and manage their configurations via natural language to maintain a clear overview of your communication reach.
- XML Application Oversight — List and oversee your configured Plivo applications to understand your automated call and message handling logic using simple AI commands.
- Operational Monitoring — Retrieve account profile information, balance, and credits to ensure your communication pipeline is always optimized.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Plivo Auth ID and Auth Token from your console dashboard
3. Start managing your communications from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual logging into dashboards to check message delivery. Your AI acts as a dedicated telephony administrator or communication assistant.
Who is this for?
- Support Teams — quickly retrieve message statuses and check call logs to resolve customer inquiries faster without switching apps.
- Operations Leads — automate the retrieval of number usage and track account balances via natural conversation.
- Developers — integrate real-time telephony data and application metadata directly within the chat.
Built-in capabilities (11)
Retrieve current Plivo account details
Get details for a specific call
Get details for a specific message
Get details for a specific phone number
Get details for a specific recording
List all Plivo XML applications
List all call logs
List all message logs
List all rented phone numbers
List all call recordings
Requires a verified Plivo source number or Sender ID and the recipient number in E.164 format. Send a new SMS message
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers Plivo as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Plivo 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 Plivo 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
Plivo in Claude Code
Plivo and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Plivo 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 Plivo in Claude Code
The Plivo 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 11 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
Plivo for Claude Code
Every tool call from Claude Code to the Plivo MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can my AI automatically find the details of a specific message by its UUID?
Yes! Use the get_message tool with the Message UUID. Your agent will respond with complete metadata, including delivery status, timestamps, and cost in seconds.
How do I find my Plivo Auth ID and Auth Token?
Log in to your Plivo Console Dashboard, and you will find your unique Auth ID and Auth Token displayed prominently on the main page.
Does this work for international messaging?
Absolutely. Plivo supports global SMS and Voice services. As long as your account has the required credits and permissions, the AI can trigger communications to any supported destination.
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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