Channels Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Manage cloud telephony recordings and customer contact records.
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Why people use Channels
Channels for Fixing Manual Call Logging
With this Connector, your AI agent handles those jumps for you. You can just ask for the recording or tell the agent to update a profile, and it happens in one step. You get a unified way to manage your telephony data without the constant tab-switching.
What Vinkius changes
You get a hands-free way to manage your cloud phone system and customer data.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
QA Review
A manager asks for the recording of a specific call to see why a customer was unhappy and uses get_call_recording to find it.
- Real-world use case 02
Lead Management
A salesperson creates a new contact and updates their profile details after a live call using create_contact and update_contact.
- Real-world use case 03
Performance Audit
An ops lead asks for the total call stats from the last week to prepare a report using get_call_stats.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Channels capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Channels.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Channels.
- 01 Capability
Delete contact
Remove a contact from your system. Use this to keep your database clean of old or incorrect entries.
- 02 Capability
Get account info
Get the basic details of your Channels account. This is useful for checking your overall account status.
- 03 Capability
Get contact
Pull the full details for a single customer. This gives your agent the context it needs to help a specific person.
- 04 Capability
Get call stats
Get a high-level look at your call metrics. It helps you see how many calls your team is handling each day.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Channels.
- 05 Capability
List calls
See a list of your most recent interactions. Use this to quickly check who has been calling in lately.
- 06 Capability
Create contact
Add a new person to your contact directory. It's the easiest way to log a new lead or customer.
- 07 Capability
Create webhook
Set up a new webhook for call events. This lets you trigger actions in other apps when a call happens.
- 08 Capability
Get call recording
Get the URL for a specific call's audio. Use this to listen back to a conversation for training or QA.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Channels.
- 09 Capability
List contacts
View your entire customer directory. It's the fastest way to see all the people you're currently supporting.
- 10 Capability
List users
See who is currently part of your organization. This helps keep your team structure organized and clear.
- 11 Capability
List webhooks
See what webhooks you currently have active. Use this to check your real-time notification settings.
- 12 Capability
Update contact
Edit the details of an existing customer. This keeps your CRM data fresh without manual typing.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Channels to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Channels from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z07FRO7FIaUfr50ZA5sKO4M5YzDEX4E8IOaxZ0HR/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Channels, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Channels for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z07FRO7FIaUfr50ZA5sKO4M5YzDEX4E8IOaxZ0HR/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Channels URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Channels in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"channels": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z07FRO7FIaUfr50ZA5sKO4M5YzDEX4E8IOaxZ0HR/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Channels
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Channels, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"channels": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z07FRO7FIaUfr50ZA5sKO4M5YzDEX4E8IOaxZ0HR/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Channels
Ask Copilot: "Using Channels, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"channels": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z07FRO7FIaUfr50ZA5sKO4M5YzDEX4E8IOaxZ0HR/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Channels
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Channels, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"channels": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z07FRO7FIaUfr50ZA5sKO4M5YzDEX4E8IOaxZ0HR/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Channels
Ask Cline: "Using Channels, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add channels --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_z07FRO7FIaUfr50ZA5sKO4M5YzDEX4E8IOaxZ0HR/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Channels
Ask Claude: "Using Channels, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Channels can move forward.
This is for the support lead drowning in tickets and the ops manager who needs to know if the team is actually hitting their call targets without manual spreadsheet updates.
Customer Support Lead
Pulls up call recordings during a dispute to see exactly what happened during a customer interaction.
Sales Operations Manager
Syncs new leads into the contact directory automatically to keep the CRM updated.
Telephony Admin
Configures webhooks and monitors account-level metadata for reporting and automation.
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Before you connect
Questions about Channels.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Channels MCP help me find call recordings?
Yes, it lets your agent pull the direct URL for any specific call recording. This means you can listen to interactions for quality assurance or training without searching through a dashboard.
How do I use Channels MCP to update customer info?
You can just tell your AI agent to edit a contact's details. It will update the information in your Channels directory automatically, keeping your records accurate without manual typing.
Can I see my team's call stats with Channels MCP?
Yes, it pulls aggregate performance metrics for your account. You can ask your agent to show you call volumes or throughput to see how your team is performing in real-time.
Does the Channels MCP support managing my contact list?
It does. You can ask your agent to create new contacts, list everyone in your directory, or delete old records to keep your database clean.
How can I use Channels MCP to automate my call notifications?
You can use it to manage and list webhooks. This lets you set up real-time notifications that trigger actions in other capabilities whenever a call occurs.
Is the Channels MCP good for managing cloud telephony?
It is specifically built for Channels.app. It gives your AI agent the ability to coordinate your phone system, manage recordings, and handle customer data in one place.
How do I find my Channels API Key and Account ID?
Log in to your account, click on your profile menu, go to the Developer tab, and you will see your API Key and Account ID.
Can I listen to call recordings via AI?
Yes! The get_call_recording capability generates a temporary secure download link for any recorded call in your history.
How do I create a new contact programmatically?
Use the create_contact capability and provide the customer's name and phone number (in E.164 format).
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