Bring Sms Api
to VS Code Copilot
Learn how to connect Clickatell to VS Code Copilot 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
) in the account. List communication channels
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 VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Clickatell data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Clickatell in VS Code Copilot
Clickatell and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Clickatell to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot 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.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.