Introduction
ClickSend now supports Model Context Protocol (MCP) — giving developers a powerful way to integrate SMS service directly into their applications, systems, or used with LLM apps like Claude AI that support MCP.
With MCP, you can connect ClickSend to your existing workflows, enabling automated messaging with minimal setup.
Features of ClickSend's MCP Server
Send SMS directly from MCP-supported apps.
Access delivery status for each sent message.
Multi-channel support (SMS, MMS, Email, Voice, Fax, Post).
Secure authentication using ClickSend API keys.
Cross-platform compatibility with MCP clients like Claude AI and others.
Getting Started
Prerequisites
A ClickSend account.
MCP-compatible environment (e.g., Claude Desktop, VS Code MCP client, or any MCP-compatible app).
API credentials (API key from your ClickSend dashboard).
Installation
Download and install the ClickSend MCP server from:
GitHub Repository (https://github.com/ClickSend/clicksend-mcp-server)
Follow the installation instructions in the README file - https://github.com/ClickSend/clicksend-mcp-server/blob/main/README.md
Configuration
The server requires two environment variables:CLICKSEND_USERNAME: Your ClickSend username
CLICKSEND_API_KEY: Your ClickSend API Key
You can find the username and key at https://dashboard.clicksend.com/account/subaccounts once you Sign Up to ClickSend.
Claude Desktop Configuration
Open Claude for Desktop
Go to Settings from the system's menu bar
In the settings window, navigate to the Developer tab and click Edit Config. This opens the configuation file located at:
macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"clicksend": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/repository/build/clicksend-mcp.js"
],
"env": {
"CLICKSEND_USERNAME": "your clicksend username",
"CLICKSEND_API_KEY": "your API Key",
}
}
}
}
After that, restart Claude Desktop to reload the configuration. If connected, you should see clicksend-send-sms when you click on the hammer icon.
Links for Download
GitHub Repository → ClickSend MCP on GitHub
Troubleshooting
Messages not sending?
Ensure your API key is correct.
Verify your ClickSend account has enough credits.
Connection issues?
Confirm MCP server is running.
Check firewall or proxy settings that may block requests.
Delivery delays?
Review ClickSend status page for outages.
Check destination carrier restrictions.
FAQs
Can I use ClickSend MCP with any application?
Can I use ClickSend MCP with any application?
Yes. Any application that supports MCP can integrate ClickSend for messaging.
What type of messages can I send?
What type of messages can I send?
You can send SMS and scheduled SMS
Do I need a developer background to use MCP?
Do I need a developer background to use MCP?
Need technical knowledge to setup and integrate MCP to your systems and LLM support MCP apps.
How do I monitor my sent messages?
How do I monitor my sent messages?
Use the ClickSend dashboard or query logs via the MCP integration. Quick link to SMS History