Clickatell Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Send SMS and WhatsApp messages to customers globally through your AI.
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Why people use Clickatell
Clickatell for Global SMS and WhatsApp Messaging
With this Connector, you just tell your agent to send the delivery update to the last customer. It pulls the number, grabs the template, and fires it off. You get a confirmation in your chat window instantly.
What Vinkius changes
You turn your AI into a direct remote control for your global messaging infrastructure.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Instant Order Updates
A customer asks about a package.
- Real-world use case 02
Two-Factor Authentication
A new user signs up for an account.
- Real-world use case 03
Marketing Broadcasts
A marketer tells the agent to send a holiday discount to 5,000 subscribers using send_bulk_messages for a wide reach.
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
List whatsapp templates
View all your pre-approved WhatsApp templates. This helps you see what's ready to send without checking a dashboard.
- 02 Capability
Delete whatsapp template
Remove a template you no longer need. This keeps your approved list clean and organized.
- 03 Capability
Get account info
Pull your profile details to see your current account status. This gives your agent the context it needs to help you.
- 04 Capability
Get account balance
Check how much credit you have left for your messaging. This prevents you from running out of credits mid-campaign.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Clickatell.
- 05 Capability
Get whatsapp media
Get the specific details for your WhatsApp media files. This helps you manage images and videos in your messages.
- 06 Capability
Get message status
See if a message was sent, delivered, or read. This provides real-time visibility into your communication flow.
- 07 Capability
List active channels
View all the communication channels currently active in your account. This helps you see your global reach at a glance.
- 08 Capability
List message history
Look through your past messages to see what went out. This is great for auditing your previous communications.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Clickatell.
- 09 Capability
List source numbers
Find all the different phone numbers you're using to send messages. This helps you manage your sending identities.
- 10 Capability
Send bulk messages
Send a large batch of messages to many recipients at once. This makes it easy to run marketing campaigns with a single command.
- 11 Capability
Send sms
Send a standard SMS message to a single recipient. This is perfect for sending quick one-time codes or alerts.
- 12 Capability
Send whatsapp
Send a WhatsApp message using your pre-approved templates. This ensures your business messages follow official guidelines.
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_cqUDK5nBcrXrN8eCqkbp1WrM2ukSvyKFzR3I7orq/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_cqUDK5nBcrXrN8eCqkbp1WrM2ukSvyKFzR3I7orq/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cqUDK5nBcrXrN8eCqkbp1WrM2ukSvyKFzR3I7orq/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cqUDK5nBcrXrN8eCqkbp1WrM2ukSvyKFzR3I7orq/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cqUDK5nBcrXrN8eCqkbp1WrM2ukSvyKFzR3I7orq/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cqUDK5nBcrXrN8eCqkbp1WrM2ukSvyKFzR3I7orq/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-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cqUDK5nBcrXrN8eCqkbp1WrM2ukSvyKFzR3I7orq/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 customer support lead who needs to send codes instantly, the growth marketer running global campaigns, and the ops engineer who is tired of manual dashboard hopping.
Customer Support Lead
Sends personalized order updates and 2FA codes to customers via natural language commands during high volume shifts.
Growth Marketer
Automates multichannel broadcast campaigns and monitors read rates to optimize campaign performance.
DevOps Engineer
Integrates high-speed SMS and WhatsApp alerts into custom automated workflows for system monitoring.
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Before you connect
Questions about Clickatell.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Clickatell MCP to send WhatsApp messages?
Yes, you can send official WhatsApp messages through your AI agent. It uses your pre-approved templates to ensure your business stays compliant with platform rules.
Does the Clickatell MCP support international SMS?
Yes, it connects to Clickatell's global network, allowing you to send text messages to customers in different countries from a single interface.
How do I check my messaging balance?
You can just ask your agent to check your account balance. It will pull the latest data from your Clickatell account and tell you exactly how many credits you have left.
Can the agent send messages to multiple people at once?
Yes, the Connector includes a bulk messaging capability. This allows your agent to send a large batch of messages to many recipients at the same time.
Does this Connector work with my existing Clickatell account?
Yes, it works with your current account. You just need to provide your API Key from your Clickatell Workspace to connect the two.
Can I see if my messages were actually read?
Yes, the agent can pull the delivery and read status for your messages. This lets you know exactly when a customer has opened your communication.
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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