ClickSend MCP Server Help Guide

Introduction

ClickSend now supports Model Context Protocol (MCP), giving developers a powerful way to integrate SMS services directly into their applications and systems, or connect with AI assistants and LLM applications that support MCP, including Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, Gemini, VS Code and other compatible models.

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.
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
You can install the ClickSend MCP Server using npm or download it from GitHub.
Option 1 — Install via npm (Recommended)
https://www.npmjs.com/package/@clicksend/clicksend-mcp-server?activeTab=readme
Option 2 — Download from GitHub
Visit the repository:
GitHub Repository → GitHub - ClickSend/clicksend-mcp-server: MCP Server for Messaging using ClickSend
Follow the setup instructions in the README file.
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?

Yes. Any application that supports MCP can integrate ClickSend for messaging.

What type of messages can I send?

You can send SMS and scheduled SMS

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?

Use the ClickSend dashboard or query logs via the MCP integration. Quick link to SMS History

New FAQS:

Does Github MCP need special setup?
- Yes - requires Node.js + API keys. Technical expertise is needed for hosting.
Does LangChain need a separate host?
- No - LangChain itself is the host. No separate server needed.
How do I install LangChain MCP?
- Install it on your code tool (Eg. Visual Studio code) and follow the LangChain docs here.
Can I connect to any AI model?
- Yes - Since ClickSend MCP Server is in Github, you can connect to any AI model of your choice