• FILE ACCESS
  • DELIVERY
  • CONFIRMATION
  • HUMAN

How to send fax documents with your AI agent

Connect Telnyx Fax to your agent to handle document transmission. Once connected, you can send files via chat.

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Short answer

How can I fax a file using my AI?

Tell your agent which file to send and the destination fax number. The agent handles the transmission of your PDF or TIFF files to any global number. You'll see the delivery status right in your chat.

The outcomes

What you get from your agent

The AI manages the file handling and the transmission process.

FILE ACCESS

Media retrieval

The agent finds the specific PDF or TIFF you want to send. It pulls the file from your connected media.

DELIVERY

Global transmission

Your agent sends the document to the target fax number. This works for any valid number worldwide.

CONFIRMATION

Status updates

The agent monitors the fax attempt. You get a clear message in chat confirming if the send worked.

HUMAN

Error handling

If the fax number is wrong or the file type is unsupported, the agent tells you. You'll need to fix the details yourself.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request a fax.

The agent takes your text command and turns it into a digital transmission.

  1. Find the document

    The agent scans your available files to locate the PDF or TIFF you mentioned.

    list_media

  2. Prepare the fax

    The agent organizes the file data for the Telnyx Fax connection.

    send_fax

  3. Send the file

    The agent transmits the document to the provided fax number.

    send_fax

  4. Verify delivery

    The agent checks the result of the transmission and reports back to you.

    send_fax

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger a fax immediately.

Starting points

Replace the file names and phone numbers with your actual data.

Telnyx Fax Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6C2KtQn3A7nLeAy9k7Ksa6kRLQXm0mhUudyAtRUL/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 — Telnyx Fax capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "telnyx-fax-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6C2KtQn3A7nLeAy9k7Ksa6kRLQXm0mhUudyAtRUL/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Fax the document invoice.pdf to 15551234567.

  • Send a fax with contract.tiff to +442071234567.

  • Can you fax the file report.pdf to 15559876543?

  • Send the latest scanned_doc.pdf to 15550001111 via fax.

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Start here

Connect Telnyx Fax once, then ask.

One click connects the MCP to your agent. Your login details stay encrypted, and you can start faxing right away.

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FAQ

How faxing works with your agent

  • 01

    What file types can my AI send?

    The agent only supports PDF and TIFF files.

  • 02

    Can I fax international numbers?

    Yes, the agent can send faxes to any valid number globally.

  • 03

    Can the AI create a new document to fax?

    No. The agent can only send files that are already in your media.

  • 04

    Can the AI change the recipient's fax number after sending?

    No. Once the transmission is sent, the agent cannot modify the destination.

  • 05

    Does the AI handle the faxing hardware?

    No. The agent uses the Telnyx Fax service to handle the transmission digitally.

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