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Sinch▌

by sinch

Integrate with Sinch APIs for temp phone number, phone number verification, messaging, calls, and more—all with multi-re

Integrates with Sinch's communication APIs to send messages across SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, and email channels, manage voice calls and conferences, and perform phone number verification and lookup operations with multi-region support and webhook event tracking.

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Multi-channel messaging supportMulti-region deploymentVoice and SMS in one platform

best for

/ Customer support automation
/ Marketing campaign messaging
/ Two-factor authentication
/ Voice calling applications

capabilities

/ Send SMS and WhatsApp messages
/ Send RCS and email messages
/ Make and manage voice calls
/ Set up conference calls
/ Verify phone numbers
/ Look up phone number information
/ Track webhook events

installation

Select a client to integrate this server.

Claude Desktop configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sinch": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sinch/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONVERSATION_PROJECT_ID": "",
        "CONVERSATION_KEY_ID": "",
        "CONVERSATION_KEY_SECRET": "",
        "CONVERSATION_APP_ID": "",
        "CONVERSATION_REGION": "",
        "DEFAULT_SMS_ORIGINATOR": "",
        "GEOCODING_API_KEY": "",
        "NGROK_AUTH_TOKEN": "",
        "VERIFICATION_APPLICATION_KEY": "",
        "VERIFICATION_APPLICATION_SECRET": "",
        "VOICE_APPLICATION_KEY": "",
        "VOICE_APPLICATION_SECRET": "",
        "CALLING_LINE_IDENTIFICATION": "",
        "MAILGUN_API_KEY": "",
        "MAILGUN_DOMAIN": "",
        "MAILGUN_SENDER_ADDRESS": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

what it does

Connects to Sinch's communication platform to send messages via SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, and email, plus handle voice calls and phone number verification.

about

Sinch is an official MCP server published by sinch that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Integrate with Sinch APIs for temp phone number, phone number verification, messaging, calls, and more—all with multi-re It is categorized under communication.

how to install

You can install Sinch in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.

license

MIT

Sinch is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.

readme

Sinch MCP Server — Developer Preview

This repository contains the source code for the Sinch MCP server, which provides a set of tools to interact with the Sinch APIs. This README focuses on using the MCP server with the Claude Desktop client, but it can also be used with any other MCP client.

Tools Overview

Here is the list of tools available in the MCP server (all the phone numbers must be provided in E.164 format, e.g., +33612345678 for France).

Conversation Tools

Tool	Description	Tags
send-text-message	Send a plain text message to a recipient on a supported channel. <br> Example prompt: "Send a quick update to the phone number +33612345678 on SMS."	conversation, notification
send-media-message	Send an image, video, or document via a media message. <br> Example prompt: "Send the product brochure PDF to the phone number +33612345678 on WhatsApp."	conversation, notification
send-template-message	Send a message using a predefined template (omni-template only). <br> Example prompt: "Send the appointment reminder template in Spanish to this user on Messenger."	conversation, notification
send-whatsapp-template-message	Send a message using a predefined WhatsApp template. <br> Example prompt: "Send a message using the template "appointment-reminder" on WhatsApp."	conversation, notification
send-choice-message	Send a message that includes interactive choices (buttons or quick replies). <br> Example prompt: "Send a RCS survey about preferred ice cream flavor to +33612345678 with the following choices: Vanilla, Strawberry, Hazelnut".	conversation, notification
send-location-message	Send a location pin or coordinates to a user. <br> Example prompt: "Send a pin to the Guggenheim Museum location in Bilbao to the phone number +33612345678."	conversation, notification
list-conversation-apps	List all configured Conversation apps in the Sinch account. <br> Example prompt: "What messaging apps do I have set up in my account?"	conversation, notification
list-messaging-templates	List all omni-channel and channel-specific message templates. <br> Example prompt: "Show me all message templates in my account."	conversation, notification

Email tools (Mailgun)

Tool	Description	Tags
send-email	Send an email using a predefined HTML template or raw HTML/text content. <br> Example prompt: "Send a welcome email to [email protected] using our onboarding template."	email, notification
list-email-templates	List all email templates available for a specific domain. <br> Example prompt: "What email templates do I have available?"	email, notification
retrieve-email-info	Retrieve metadata, content and delivery status for a specific email message. <br> Example prompt: "Can you get the delivery status of the email with ID <email-id>?"	email, notification
list-email-events	Retrieve and group recent email delivery events, such as bounces, opens, or clicks. <br> Example prompt: "Show me all recent email activity for my account."	email
analytics-metrics	Retrieve email analytics metrics, such as open rates or click-through rates. <br> Example prompt: "What are the open rates during the last week?"	email

Verification Tools

Tool	Description	Tags
number-lookup	Lookup a phone number for its status and capabilities. <br> Example prompt: "Lookup for the following phone number capabilities: +33501020304."	verification
start-sms-verification	Initiate an SMS verification by sending an OTP to a user's phone number. <br> Example prompt: "Start phone verification for the number +33612345678."	verification
report-sms-verification	Submit a one-time password (OTP) to complete SMS verification. <br> Example prompt: "Verify the phone number with this code: 1234."	verification

Voice Tools

Tool	Description	Tags
tts-callout	Place a voice call and read aloud a message using Text-to-Speech. <br> Example prompt: "Call the phone number +33612345678 and say: 'Your appointment is tomorrow at 10 AM.'"	voice, notification
conference-callout	Start a voice call to one or more participants and connect them to a shared conference. <br> Example prompt: "Call John (+33612345678) and Lisa (+34987654321) and connect them to a conference room."	voice
manage-conference-participant	Mute, unmute, hold, or resume an individual participant in a conference call. <br> Example prompt: "Mute the caller with ID xyz789 in the conference."	voice
close-conference	End a conference call by disconnecting all the participants using the ID of the conference. <br> Example prompt: "End the current conference call with ID abc123."	voice

Numbers Tools

Tool	Description	Tags
list-available-regions	List all regions where phone numbers are available for the project. Can filter by number type (MOBILE, LOCAL, TOLL_FREE). <br> Example prompt: "Which regions have toll-free numbers available?"	numbers
list-rented-numbers	List all active (rented) phone numbers for the project. Can filter by region, type, pattern, and capability. <br> Example prompt: "Show me all my active phone numbers in the US."	numbers
search-for-available-numbers	Search for phone numbers available to rent, with filters for region, type, pattern, and capabilities. <br> Example prompt: "Find available local numbers in the US that support SMS."	numbers
rent-sinch-virtual-numbers	Rent (activate) one or more phone numbers by providing them in E.164 format. <br> Example prompt: "Rent the phone number +12025551234."	numbers

Configuration Tools

| Tool | Description

FAQ

What is the Sinch MCP server?: Sinch is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?: Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
How are reviews shown for Sinch?: This profile displays 25 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.7 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.

Use Cases▌

Extended AI Capabilities

Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation

Example

Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services

✓

Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent

Context Enhancement

Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data

Example

Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases

✓

Get more accurate, context-aware responses

Workflow Automation

Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools

Example

Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification

✓

Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
›Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
›Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
›Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration

Time Estimate

15-60 minutes depending on server complexity

Installation Steps

1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
3.Provide required credentials and configuration
4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
7.Document successful patterns for reuse

Troubleshooting

⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
⚠Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
⚠Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
⚠Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
⚠Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

+Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
+Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
+Test in non-production environment first
+Monitor resource usage and performance
+Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
+Document configuration for team members
+Use environment variables for sensitive configuration

✗ Don't

−Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
−Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
−Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
−Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
−Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause

💡 Pro Tips

★Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
★Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
★Share successful configurations with team
★Use MCP inspector for debugging
★Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting

Technical Details▌

Architecture

Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.

Protocols

Model Context Protocol (MCP)
JSON-RPC 2.0
stdio or HTTP transport

Compatibility

Claude Desktop
Cursor IDE
Custom MCP clients

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.

Integration▌

→Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
→Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
→Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
→Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync

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Ratings

4.7★★★★★25 reviews

★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 16, 2024
I recommend Sinch for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
★★★★★Aisha Okafor· Dec 4, 2024
Sinch is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
★★★★★Chinedu Thomas· Nov 23, 2024
I recommend Sinch for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 7, 2024
Sinch is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Oct 26, 2024
Sinch has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
★★★★★Chinedu Kapoor· Oct 14, 2024
According to our notes, Sinch benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
★★★★★Amina Verma· Sep 25, 2024
Sinch is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
★★★★★Amina Robinson· Aug 16, 2024
Sinch has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
★★★★★Jin Sethi· Jul 7, 2024
According to our notes, Sinch benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
★★★★★Min Ramirez· Jun 26, 2024
I recommend Sinch for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.

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