• LOCAL
  • HISTORY
  • HUMAN
  • DIGITAL

How to download received faxes with your AI

Connect iFax to your AI client once. After that, you can manage your incoming documents through simple chat commands.

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Short answer

How can I download my received faxes using AI?

Your AI uses iFax to look up your fax history and then downloads the specific files you need to your local machine. You'll see the exact steps and commands below.

The results.

Where your files end up.

The AI handles the retrieval and the transfer.

LOCAL

Files on your machine

The AI moves a specific fax from the cloud to your hard drive. You'll find the document in your local downloads folder.

HISTORY

Fax logs in chat

Your agent pulls a list of recent incoming faxes. You can see dates and sender info right in the chat window.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

You still need to open the files on your computer to read or print them. The AI handles the movement, but you handle the reading.

DIGITAL

Data for your agent

The AI reads the metadata from your incoming queue. This helps it identify the right document for your request.

The workflow

What your AI does when a fax arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your iFax account and your local storage.

  1. Scan history

    The AI looks through your recent incoming fax records to find the specific document you're looking for.

    list_faxes

  2. Identify file

    It matches your request against the list of received faxes to confirm the correct ID.

    list_faxes

  3. Fetch document

    Once the ID is confirmed, the AI triggers the download for that specific file.

    download_fax

  4. Save locally

    The file is transferred from the iFax service to your machine.

    download_fax

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the iFax tools.

Starting points

These are basic ways to start. Swap out the dates or sender names to match your actual inbox.

iFax Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tbbtaytiMg8Q3TxXzhdFeegKdK6bqExC74O2bTRH/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 — iFax capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ifax-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tbbtaytiMg8Q3TxXzhdFeegKdK6bqExC74O2bTRH/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Show me my most recent received faxes from iFax.

  • Download the fax I received from Acme Corp yesterday.

  • List all faxes received in the last 24 hours.

  • Find the fax from sender 555-0199 and download it to my machine.

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Start here

Connect iFax once, then ask.

Just follow the link to link your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you'll be ready to chat with your faxes immediately.

Connect iFax to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete faxes from my account?

    No. The current tools only allow the AI to list and download faxes.

  • 02

    Will the AI send a fax for me?

    No. This specific setup is for retrieving and downloading received documents.

  • 03

    Do I need to log in to iFax every time?

    No. You connect the MCP once, and your AI client handles the rest.

  • 04

    Can the AI read the content inside the fax?

    The AI can see the metadata like sender and date, but it doesn't read the visual content of the PDF unless you download it and use a separate vision tool.

  • 05

    Where do the files go when I ask to download them?

    The files are sent to your local machine via your AI client's file handling capabilities.

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