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Connect 8x8 to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Automate every message, call, and verification workflow.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

A futuristic MCP client docking bay
V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through 8x8.

  1. 01

    Check 8x8 status

    Use this capability to confirm that your API connection to 8x8 is working correctly.

  2. 02

    Check verification

    When a user provides a code, use this capability to validate if the one-time password (OTP) is correct.

  3. 03

    Get call status

    Check the current status of a voice call, whether it's ringing, connected, or dropped.

  4. 04

    List sub accounts

    Retrieve a list of all sub-accounts associated with your main 8x8 Connect account.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through 8x8.

  1. 05

    Send chat message

    Send a direct chat message to a user across supported channels like WhatsApp or Viber.

  2. 06

    Send SMS

    Send a standard text message (SMS) to any phone number globally.

  3. 07

    Send verification

    Trigger the sending of a one-time password (OTP) to a user's phone number via SMS.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through 8x8.

  1. 08

    Send voice message

    Initiate a text-to-speech voice call to a number, useful for automated callbacks.

  2. 09

    Get SMS status

    Check the delivery status of a sent SMS message to confirm if it reached the recipient.

  3. 10

    Get account balance

    Get the current remaining balance and usage details for your 8x8 Connect account.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Automated Customer Follow-up

Instead of waiting for a user to call back, the AI can initiate a text-to-speech voice call to follow up on a service issue.

02

High-Volume Onboarding

The AI can guide a new user through a multi-step process, sending an OTP via SMS and immediately validating the code upon receipt.

03

Service Confirmation

After a transaction, the AI sends an SMS confirmation message and tracks the delivery status to ensure the customer received the details.

04

Operational Health Check

Before running a large campaign, the AI checks the account balance and lists sub-accounts to prevent service interruptions due to overages.

Automate a task

Put 8x8 to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

8x8 works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put 8x8 to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

910ms average. Fast in production.

8x8 is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1198ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
716ms
Slowest day
1198ms
14-day trend
Slowing+19%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of 8x8, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with 8x8. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

8x8 Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JyuomrXXpn9XpZ0ICPocIbj1UhvtVCSMtvbmNx8i/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — 8x8 capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "8x8-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JyuomrXXpn9XpZ0ICPocIbj1UhvtVCSMtvbmNx8i/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up 8x8 in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work 8x8 owners hand off.

This MCP is essential for teams that rely on multi-channel communication. If your business needs to automate customer interactions across phone, text, and chat, this connector gives your AI agent the capabilities it needs to operate like a full-time communications specialist.

  • 01

    Customer Support

    Use it to send SMS confirmations, initiate voice callbacks, or manage chat support directly from your AI agent.

  • 02

    Product Teams

    Integrate phone verification into user onboarding flows, ensuring new users are authenticated before accessing features.

  • 03

    Operations

    Programmatically monitor account balance and sub-account usage to manage costs and optimize resource allocation.

FAQ

Questions 8x8 owners ask.

  • 01

    Do I need to manage my 8x8 account through the MCP?

    No. The MCP gives your AI client the ability to read and write data from your 8x8 Connect account, but you still manage your core account settings and billing within the 8x8 dashboard.

  • 02

    What types of messaging can I send?

    You can send standard SMS texts globally, chat messages across platforms like WhatsApp and Viber, and initiate automated voice calls using text-to-speech.

  • 03

    Is this only for US numbers?

    No. The MCP supports sending SMS messages to any phone number worldwide. It handles international communication for both text and voice.

  • 04

    How do I check if a message was actually delivered?

    You can use the get_sms_status capability to monitor the delivery status of any sent SMS message in real time.

  • 05

    Does this MCP handle user authentication?

    Yes. It handles the full verification cycle: sending the one-time password via send_verification and then validating the code using check_verification.

  • 06

    Can my AI send SMS and track delivery status?

    Yes. Use send_sms to deliver a text message, then get_sms_status with the returned message ID to check delivery confirmation in real time.

  • 07

    How does phone verification work through the AI?

    Two steps: first, send_verification sends an OTP code to the user's phone. Then, check_verification validates the code the user submits. Both operations run through the 8x8 Verify API.

  • 08

    Can I send messages through WhatsApp and other chat channels?

    Yes. The send_chat_message capability supports WhatsApp, Viber, and LINE. Just specify the channel, recipient identifier, and message text.

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