Clickatell Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Manage global SMS campaigns and mobile messaging from your agent.
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Why people use Clickatell
Clickatell SMS Management for Global Marketing Teams
With this Connector, you just tell your agent to check the balance and verify the coverage for your target region. Once it gives you the green light, you tell it to fire off the bulk send. You get a summarized status update in your chat instead of a dozen browser tabs.
What Vinkius changes
You turn your AI agent into a direct command center for your mobile messaging.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Marketing Blast
A manager asks the agent to send a 500-person invite to a webinar using dispatch_bulk_sms.
- Real-world use case 02
Coverage Check
An ops lead wants to know if they can text customers in Brazil, so they use test_carrier_coverage.
- Real-world use case 03
Support Reply
A support agent sees a customer asking for 'Help,' and the agent uses upsert_inbound_rule to set up a keyword trigger.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Clickatell capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Clickatell.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Clickatell.
- 01 Capability
Delete whatsapp template
Remove template
- 02 Capability
Get account info
Get profile details
- 03 Capability
Get account balance
Check your current available funds and remaining message limits. It ensures you never run out of credits mid-campaign.
- 04 Capability
Get whatsapp media
Get media details
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Clickatell.
- 05 Capability
Get message status
Check delivery status
- 06 Capability
List active channels
) In the account. List communication channels
- 07 Capability
List message history
List past messages
- 08 Capability
List source numbers
List sending numbers
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Clickatell.
- 09 Capability
List whatsapp templates
List WhatsApp templates
- 10 Capability
Send bulk messages
Send multiple messages
- 11 Capability
Send sms
Send SMS message
- 12 Capability
Send whatsapp
Note: Templates required for business initiation. Send WhatsApp message
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Clickatell to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Clickatell 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_Sei6CRnt3dG0uUATMCZteVMq550E49TK7OHsyZlS/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 Clickatell, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Clickatell for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Sei6CRnt3dG0uUATMCZteVMq550E49TK7OHsyZlS/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 Clickatell URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Clickatell in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickatell": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Sei6CRnt3dG0uUATMCZteVMq550E49TK7OHsyZlS/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 Clickatell
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Clickatell, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickatell": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Sei6CRnt3dG0uUATMCZteVMq550E49TK7OHsyZlS/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 Clickatell
Ask Copilot: "Using Clickatell, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickatell": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Sei6CRnt3dG0uUATMCZteVMq550E49TK7OHsyZlS/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 Clickatell
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Clickatell, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickatell": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Sei6CRnt3dG0uUATMCZteVMq550E49TK7OHsyZlS/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 Clickatell
Ask Cline: "Using Clickatell, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add clickatell --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Sei6CRnt3dG0uUATMCZteVMq550E49TK7OHsyZlS/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 Clickatell
Ask Claude: "Using Clickatell, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Clickatell can move forward.
This is for the marketing lead who needs to blast notifications without the friction of a dashboard, or the support manager who wants to automate two-way SMS replies without writing custom code.
Marketing Manager
Sends out promotional blasts and monitors delivery success rates during peak campaign hours.
Customer Support Lead
Sets up automated keyword responses for common inquiries and checks why a customer hasn't received a 2FA code.
Operations Manager
Verifies international carrier availability before launching regional promos to avoid wasted spend.
Developer
Tests inbound reply rules and webhooks to build automated messaging flows for their apps.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Before you connect
Questions about Clickatell.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does Clickatell MCP support international SMS?
Yes, it allows you to check international carrier coverage and send messages globally using standard formatting.
Can I see my account balance with this?
You can ask your agent to check your current funding limits and available credits at any time.
How do I set up automated replies?
You can use the Connector to create keyword-based rules that trigger specific actions when customers text you back.
Can it send messages to thousands of people at once?
Yes, it includes a specific capability for bulk SMS dispatching designed to handle high volumes efficiently.
How do I know if my messages actually arrived?
You can request a delivery status update for any specific message to see its current progress through the carrier network.
Can I stop a message that's already scheduled?
Yes, you can tell your agent to cancel any specific message that's currently waiting in the queue.
Can my agent confirm if an international number is reachable via Clickatell?
Yes. Use the 'test_carrier_coverage' capability. Provide the destination number in international format, and the agent will check Clickatell's network traces to confirm if the route is active and supported.
How do I monitor my remaining SMS credits through the agent?
Ask your agent to get the account balance. It retrieves the explicit funding limits from your Clickatell profile, helping you prevent zero-balance halts during critical messaging flows.
Can I automate replies based on incoming keywords?
Absolutely. You can use the 'upsert_inbound_rule' capability to define keyword triggers and webhook URLs. This allows your agent to configure automated two-way communication schemas without manually editing portal settings.
How do I find my Clickatell API Key?
Log in to your Clickatell account, navigate to My Workspace > API Integrations, and create a new HTTP API integration to get your key.
Do I need templates for WhatsApp?
Yes, for business-initiated messages, WhatsApp requires the use of pre-approved templates. You can list them using the list_whatsapp_templates capability.
Can I check my remaining balance via AI?
Yes! The get_account_balance capability retrieves your current remaining funds directly from the Clickatell platform.
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