MessageBird Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Send global SMS and manage contact data through your AI client.
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Why people use MessageBird
MessageBird for Scaling SMS Marketing Campaigns
This Connector changes that by letting you ask your agent to pull contact metadata and verify numbers instantly. You get a confirmed list and a clear view of your spend without ever opening a new tab.
What Vinkius changes
It gives your agent direct access to 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
Sending a discount code
A marketing lead asks their agent to send a 20% off code to a specific list of customers using `send_sms`.
- Real-world use case 02
Pre-campaign spend check
An ops manager asks the agent to check the current credit remaining using `get_balance` before launching a large blast.
- Real-world use case 03
Auditing contact groups
A support lead wants to see if the 'VIP' group has been updated and asks the agent to pull details with `list_groups`.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete MessageBird capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with MessageBird.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through MessageBird.
- 01 Capability
Get contact
Get the specific details for a single contact. Use this to pull metadata for a specific recipient.
- 02 Capability
List hlr
View HLR (Network Lookup) requests to see if numbers are active. This helps you avoid sending messages to disconnected lines.
- 03 Capability
List messages
See a list of your most recent SMS messages. Use this to quickly review recent outbound activity.
- 04 Capability
Get group
Pull specific details for a contact group. This is useful for checking the size and metadata of a specific list.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through MessageBird.
- 05 Capability
Get message
Fetch the details of a specific message. Use this to see the exact status and timestamp of a single delivery.
- 06 Capability
List channels
See all your configured communication channels. Check which pathways are currently active for your strategy.
- 07 Capability
List contacts
Get a list of all your MessageBird contacts. Use this to audit your current database of recipients.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through MessageBird.
- 08 Capability
List groups
View all your contact groups. This allows your agent to find specific audiences for targeted messaging.
- 09 Capability
Send sms
Send an SMS message to a recipient. This is the primary capability for executing your global messaging strategy.
- 10 Capability
Get balance
Check your current account balance immediately. This keeps you in control of your spending in real time.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask MessageBird to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use MessageBird 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_riFo22vBZQ6cPHnsXiK4Y9UTBOCmgEkxarYuNZX1/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 MessageBird, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable MessageBird for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_riFo22vBZQ6cPHnsXiK4Y9UTBOCmgEkxarYuNZX1/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 MessageBird URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable MessageBird in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"messagebird": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_riFo22vBZQ6cPHnsXiK4Y9UTBOCmgEkxarYuNZX1/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 MessageBird
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using MessageBird, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"messagebird": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_riFo22vBZQ6cPHnsXiK4Y9UTBOCmgEkxarYuNZX1/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 MessageBird
Ask Copilot: "Using MessageBird, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"messagebird": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_riFo22vBZQ6cPHnsXiK4Y9UTBOCmgEkxarYuNZX1/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 MessageBird
Open Cascade and ask: "Using MessageBird, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"messagebird": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_riFo22vBZQ6cPHnsXiK4Y9UTBOCmgEkxarYuNZX1/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 MessageBird
Ask Cline: "Using MessageBird, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add messagebird --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_riFo22vBZQ6cPHnsXiK4Y9UTBOCmgEkxarYuNZX1/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 MessageBird
Ask Claude: "Using MessageBird, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work MessageBird can move forward.
The ops engineer who's tired of clicking through dashboards at 2am to check if a campaign went out. It's for people who need to move fast on global communications without the manual overhead.
Operations Manager
Monitors communication spend and sends quick global alerts straight from their workflow.
Marketing Lead
Verifies if new contact groups are ready for broadcasts and checks delivery history.
Customer Support
Performs rapid audits of message history to resolve customer tickets faster.
Business Owner
Orchestrates a data-driven communication strategy across multiple global channels.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Before you connect
Questions about MessageBird.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I send SMS messages to multiple countries with MessageBird MCP?
Yes. This Connector gives your agent the ability to send SMS messages to recipients globally, making it ideal for international marketing or alerts.
How do I check my MessageBird balance using the Connector?
You can simply ask your agent to check your balance. It will pull your real-time account information so you can monitor your spend without leaving your chat.
Can the MessageBird MCP verify if a phone number is active?
Yes. It uses HLR (Home Location Register) requests to check if a number is active and reachable, helping you avoid sending messages to dead lines.
Can my agent see my contact groups?
Yes. The Connector allows your agent to list and retrieve metadata for all your contact groups, making it easy to manage your audience segments.
Will MessageBird MCP help me track message delivery?
Absolutely. Your agent can pull the history of your sent messages to show you exactly which ones were delivered, sent, or are still pending.
Is MessageBird MCP good for marketing blasts?
It is well-suited for this. You can use it to verify your contact lists, check your balance, and send out your messages directly through your AI client.
How do I find my MessageBird API Key?
Log in to your MessageBird Dashboard, navigate to Developers > API Access, and you will find your Access Key there. Copy and paste it into the field below.
Can the agent check my current credit balance?
Yes. Use the get_balance capability. Your agent will retrieve your current account balance and payment type (prepaid/postpaid) instantly.
Is it possible to send SMS to multiple recipients at once?
Yes. The send_sms capability accepts a comma-separated list of recipient numbers. Your agent will deliver the message to all recipients and provide the overall delivery status.
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