Telnyx Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Manage global SMS and voice communications through your AI client.
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Why people use Telnyx
Stop Hunting Through Telnyx Dashboards with the Telnyx
This Connector changes that by bringing the data to you. Instead of clicking through tabs, you just ask your agent to pull the logs or check a balance. You get the answer in a sentence, letting you stay focused on the actual work.
What Vinkius changes
You get a voice-activated command center for your entire global telecom setup.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Automated Incident Alerting
An engineer notices a server is down and asks the agent to send an SMS via send_message to the on-call team.
- Real-world use case 02
Voice Traffic Auditing
A manager wants to know the total call volume for the day and asks the agent to pull data using list_calls.
- Real-world use case 03
Global Number Inventory
A team is expanding to a new country and asks the agent to list_phone_numbers to see what's already available.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Telnyx capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Telnyx.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Telnyx.
- 01 Capability
Get me
Retrieve your authenticated public key and general account info. Use this to verify your connection status.
- 02 Capability
List messaging profiles
View all your messaging profiles to see which ones are active. This helps you keep your communication channels organized.
- 03 Capability
List phone numbers
Get a complete list of all phone numbers currently in your account. Use this to manage your global assets.
- 04 Capability
List verified numbers
See which of your numbers have been verified for specific services. It helps ensure your messages actually get delivered.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Telnyx.
- 05 Capability
Get call
Pull specific details for a single call, including its unique metadata. It's useful for deep-diving into a specific interaction.
- 06 Capability
Get phone number
Get the specific details for one of your registered phone numbers. This provides a deep look at individual number stats.
- 07 Capability
Get balance
Check your current real-time account balance and credit limits. This keeps your spending under control.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Telnyx.
- 08 Capability
List calls
See a list of your most recent voice calls to audit traffic. It's a quick way to see who called and for how long.
- 09 Capability
List messages
Retrieve a history of recent messages sent or received. Use this to verify that your notifications are reaching people.
- 10 Capability
Send message
Send an SMS message to a recipient using your Telnyx infrastructure. This is the primary way to trigger alerts.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Telnyx to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Telnyx 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_UnIXIgwF7XeDaRzftukmg693sdKk54orwaWG9Do0/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 Telnyx, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Telnyx for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UnIXIgwF7XeDaRzftukmg693sdKk54orwaWG9Do0/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 Telnyx URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Telnyx in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"telnyx-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UnIXIgwF7XeDaRzftukmg693sdKk54orwaWG9Do0/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 Telnyx
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Telnyx, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"telnyx-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UnIXIgwF7XeDaRzftukmg693sdKk54orwaWG9Do0/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 Telnyx
Ask Copilot: "Using Telnyx, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"telnyx-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UnIXIgwF7XeDaRzftukmg693sdKk54orwaWG9Do0/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 Telnyx
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Telnyx, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"telnyx-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UnIXIgwF7XeDaRzftukmg693sdKk54orwaWG9Do0/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 Telnyx
Ask Cline: "Using Telnyx, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add telnyx-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UnIXIgwF7XeDaRzftukmg693sdKk54orwaWG9Do0/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 Telnyx
Ask Claude: "Using Telnyx, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Telnyx can move forward.
This is for the ops lead who's tired of digging through telecom dashboards or the customer success manager who needs to verify if an alert actually went out.
Operations Manager
Auditing communication spend and sending quick SMS alerts during system incidents.
Customer Success Lead
Verifying message delivery status and pulling call metadata for troubleshooting.
Telecom Engineer
Rapidly auditing number configurations and messaging profiles across different regions.
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Before you connect
Questions about Telnyx.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Telnyx MCP to send text alerts?
Yes, the Telnyx MCP lets your agent send SMS messages directly to your users or team members. It's a great way to automate notifications.
How do I check my Telnyx spending?
You can ask your agent to check your balance at any time. It will pull your real-time account data and tell you exactly what's left in your credit.
Can the Telnyx MCP show me my call history?
Yes, it can list your recent voice calls and provide specific details for any individual call you want to inspect, including duration and direction.
Is the Telnyx MCP good for managing many phone numbers?
It's built for that. You can ask your agent to list all numbers in your account to keep your global inventory organized and easily searchable.
Does the Telnyx MCP work with my current AI client?
It works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude or Cursor. Once connected, your agent can handle your telecom tasks as part of your normal conversation.
How do I find my Telnyx API Key?
Log in to the Telnyx Mission Control Portal, go to Account Settings > API Keys, and create a new key. Copy and paste it below.
Can the agent check my available balance?
Yes. Use the get_balance capability. Your agent will retrieve your current account balance and credit limit from Telnyx instantly.
Is it possible to send global SMS messages via the agent?
Yes. The send_message capability allows your agent to deliver SMS to any global number using your Telnyx phone numbers, provided your account has the correct messaging profiles.
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