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8x8 Connector for AI agents.

10 live capabilities

Manage SMS, voice calls, and global chat messaging through your agent.

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Why people use 8x8

8X8 for Automated SMS and Voice Communication

This Connector changes that. You just tell your agent to send the message or make the call. It handles the heavy lifting of connecting to 8x8, so you can focus on the conversation instead of the buttons.

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What Vinkius changes

You get a direct line from your AI agent to your 8x8 communications capabilities.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

  1. Real-world use case 01

    Automated Onboarding

    A user signs up and the agent uses `send_verification` to send an OTP, then `check_verification` to let them in.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Support Follow-ups

    A customer asks for a callback.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Bulk Notifications

    A product team needs to notify users of a maintenance window.

Complete set · 10capabilities

The complete 8x8 capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with 8x8.

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through 8x8.

  1. 01 Capability

    Check 8x8 status

    Check if your API connection is live and working. This helps you confirm the agent is ready to send messages.

  2. 02 Capability

    Get call status

    Look up whether a voice call was successful or failed. This helps you track your automated outreach.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get sms status

    Check if an SMS actually reached the recipient's phone. It provides real-time delivery confirmation.

  4. 04 Capability

    Send sms

    Send a text message to any phone number worldwide. This is the primary way to reach customers via text.

Capability set02 / 03

05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through 8x8.

  1. 05 Capability

    Check verification

    Confirm if a user's entered OTP code is correct. Use this to validate phone numbers during signup.

  2. 06 Capability

    Get account balance

    See how much credit is left in your 8x8 account. It keeps you from running out of funds during busy periods.

  3. 07 Capability

    List sub accounts

    Get a list of all sub-accounts tied to your main profile. This helps you manage multiple team environments.

Capability set03 / 03

08—10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through 8x8.

  1. 08 Capability

    Send chat message

    Send a message through WhatsApp, Viber, or LINE. It expands your reach to popular messaging apps.

  2. 09 Capability

    Send verification

    Send a one-time password (OTP) to a user's phone. It's the first step in verifying a user's identity.

  3. 10 Capability

    Send voice message

    Trigger a text-to-speech voice call to a recipient. It's a great way to automate hands-free follow-ups.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask 8x8 to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use 8x8 from the conversation.

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it 8x8, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable 8x8 for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work 8x8 can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the customer success lead who's tired of manual follow-ups, the dev who needs to automate phone verification, and the ops manager who's constantly checking for overages.

01

Customer Support Lead

Sending automated SMS confirmations and initiating voice callbacks for high-priority tickets on a Tuesday afternoon.

02

Product Manager

Integrating phone verification into the user onboarding flow to reduce bot signups and improve security.

03

Operations Manager

Monitoring sub-account usage and account balances to keep communication costs under control.

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Change the model, client or framework. Keep 8x8 connected.

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Before you connect

Questions about 8x8.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

How does the 8x8 MCP help with customer support?

It lets your AI agent send SMS confirmations and initiate voice callbacks automatically. You can handle follow-ups and notifications without switching apps.

Can I use 8x8 MCP to send messages on WhatsApp?

Yes, the Connector supports sending chat messages through WhatsApp, Viber, and LINE. Your agent can manage these channels in one place.

How do I use 8x8 MCP for phone verification?

The agent can send a verification code to a user's phone and then validate the code they provide. It's a great way to automate secure onboarding.

Can the 8x8 MCP make phone calls?

It can initiate text-to-speech voice calls. This is perfect for automated notifications or follow-up messages where a voice response is needed.

How do I check my 8x8 account balance with the Connector?

Just ask your agent to check your balance. It will pull the real-time data from your 8x8 Connect dashboard and tell you exactly what's left.

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.

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.

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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