TELNYX MCP Server

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for TELNYX integration, enabling AI assistants to send SMS messages, make voice calls, and handle incoming communications via webhooks.

Features

• SMS Messaging: Send SMS messages to any phone number
• Voice Calls: Initiate outbound voice calls with text-to-speech
• Webhook Handlers: Process incoming SMS messages and call events
• Number Management: List and manage TELNYX phone numbers
• Call Control: Hang up active calls, transfer calls, and more
• Message History: Retrieve sent message history and status

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ and npm
• TELNYX account with API key
• At least one TELNYX phone number configured
• Poke (Claude Desktop) or any MCP-compatible client

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/tomaitagaki/telnyx-mcp-server.git
cd telnyx-mcp-server

2. Install Dependencies

npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables

Copy the example environment file:

cp .env.example .env

Edit .env and add your TELNYX credentials:

TELNYX_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
TELNYX_PUBLIC_KEY=your_public_key_here
TELNYX_PROFILE_ID=your_messaging_profile_id
WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret
WEBHOOK_URL=https://your-domain.com/webhooks/telnyx
PORT=3000

4. Build the Project

npm run build

5. Run the Server

npm start

For development with auto-reload:

npm run dev

TELNYX API Setup

Getting Your API Key

1. Log in to TELNYX Portal
2. Navigate to API Keys in the left sidebar
3. Click Create API Key
4. Copy the API key and save it securely
5. Add it to your .env file as TELNYX_API_KEY

Configuring Phone Numbers

1. Go to Numbers → My Numbers in the TELNYX Portal
2. Purchase or port a phone number if you don't have one
3. Click on your phone number to configure it
4. Under Messaging, create or select a Messaging Profile
5. Copy the Profile ID and add it to .env as TELNYX_PROFILE_ID
6. Under Voice, configure a Connection for voice calls

Setting Up Webhooks

1. In TELNYX Portal, go to Webhooks
2. Click Add Webhook
3. Set the URL to your public endpoint (e.g., https://your-domain.com/webhooks/telnyx)
4. Select events to receive:
   • message.received
   • message.sent
   • message.finalized
   • call.initiated
   • call.answered
   • call.hangup
5. Generate a webhook signing secret and add it to .env

Poke (Claude Desktop) Configuration

Add this to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS

Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "telnyx": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/telnyx-mcp-server/build/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "TELNYX_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here",
        "TELNYX_PROFILE_ID": "your_profile_id_here",
        "WEBHOOK_SECRET": "your_webhook_secret"
      }
    }
  }
}

Windows

Edit %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "telnyx": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["C:\\path\\to\\telnyx-mcp-server\\build\\index.js"],
      "env": {
        "TELNYX_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here",
        "TELNYX_PROFILE_ID": "your_profile_id_here",
        "WEBHOOK_SECRET": "your_webhook_secret"
      }
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop

After saving the configuration, completely restart Claude Desktop to load the MCP server.

Available MCP Tools

SMS Tools

send_sms

Send an SMS message to a phone number.

Parameters:

• to (required): Destination phone number in E.164 format (e.g., +14155551234)
• message (required): Message text to send (max 1600 characters)
• from (optional): Sender phone number (uses default if not specified)

get_message_status

Get the delivery status of a sent message.

Parameters:

• messageId (required): TELNYX message ID

Voice Tools

make_call

Initiate an outbound voice call with text-to-speech.

Parameters:

• to (required): Destination phone number in E.164 format
• from (required): Your TELNYX phone number
• message (required): Text to speak using TTS
• voice (optional): TTS voice (male, female, default: female)

hangup_call

Hang up an active call.

Parameters:

• callControlId (required): Call control ID from call initiation

Number Management

list_phone_numbers

List all TELNYX phone numbers on your account.

Returns: Array of phone numbers with their capabilities and status.

get_number_details

Get detailed information about a specific phone number.

Parameters:

• phoneNumber (required): Phone number to query

Example Usage

Sending an SMS

// In Claude Desktop, simply ask:
"Send an SMS to +14155551234 saying 'Hello from TELNYX MCP!'"

Making a Voice Call

// In Claude Desktop:
"Call +14155551234 from my TELNYX number and say 'This is an automated reminder about your appointment'"

Checking Message Status

// After sending a message:
"What's the status of message ID abc123?"

Docker Deployment

Build Docker Image

docker build -t telnyx-mcp-server .

Run Container

docker run -d \
  -p 3000:3000 \
  -e TELNYX_API_KEY=your_key \
  -e TELNYX_PROFILE_ID=your_profile \
  -e WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_secret \
  --name telnyx-mcp \
  telnyx-mcp-server

Zo Hosting Deployment

This server is designed to be deployed on Zo hosting similar to the x-link-fetcher pattern:

1. Prepare for Deployment

Ensure all files are committed:

git add .
git commit -m "Prepare for Zo deployment"
git push origin main

2. Deploy to Zo

Follow the deployment workflow in deploy.yml or use Zo CLI:

zo deploy --config deploy.yml

3. Configure Webhooks

After deployment, update your TELNYX webhook URL to point to your Zo-hosted endpoint:

https://your-app.zo.dev/webhooks/telnyx

Project Structure

telnyx-mcp-server/
├── src/
│   ├── index.ts              # Main MCP server implementation
│   ├── telnyx-client.ts      # TELNYX API client wrapper
│   ├── tools/
│   │   ├── sms.ts            # SMS tool implementations
│   │   ├── voice.ts          # Voice call tool implementations
│   │   └── numbers.ts        # Number management tools
│   ├── webhooks/
│   │   ├── handler.ts        # Webhook request handler
│   │   └── validators.ts     # Webhook signature validation
│   └── types/
│       └── index.ts          # TypeScript type definitions
├── examples/
│   ├── send-sms.ts           # Example: Send SMS
│   ├── make-call.ts          # Example: Make voice call
│   └── webhook-server.ts     # Example: Standalone webhook server
├── package.json              # NPM dependencies
├── tsconfig.json             # TypeScript configuration
├── Dockerfile                # Docker container definition
├── deploy.yml                # Zo deployment configuration
├── .env.example              # Environment variable template
└── README.md                 # This file

Development

Running Tests

npm test

Linting

npm run lint

Type Checking

npm run type-check

Webhook Event Handling

The server automatically processes incoming webhooks from TELNYX:

Incoming SMS

When an SMS is received, the webhook handler:

1. Validates the webhook signature
2. Parses the message content
3. Logs the message details
4. Can trigger automated responses (configure in webhooks/handler.ts)

Call Events

Call events are logged and can trigger custom logic:

• call.initiated: Call is being set up
• call.answered: Call was answered
• call.hangup: Call ended

Error Handling

The server implements comprehensive error handling:

• API Errors: TELNYX API errors are caught and returned with helpful messages
• Validation Errors: Input parameters are validated before API calls
• Webhook Validation: Signatures are verified to prevent spoofing
• Rate Limiting: Built-in retry logic for rate-limited requests

Security Best Practices

1. Never commit .env: Keep your API keys secure
2. Use webhook signatures: Always validate TELNYX webhook signatures
3. HTTPS only: Use HTTPS for all webhook endpoints
4. Rotate keys: Regularly rotate your API keys
5. Limit permissions: Use API keys with minimal required permissions

Troubleshooting

"Invalid API Key" Error

• Verify your API key is correct in .env
• Ensure the key has the required permissions
• Check if the key has expired

Messages Not Sending

• Verify your messaging profile ID is correct
• Ensure your phone number is configured for messaging
• Check that the destination number is valid (E.164 format)
• Review TELNYX Portal for any account restrictions

Webhooks Not Received

• Ensure your webhook URL is publicly accessible
• Verify webhook events are enabled in TELNYX Portal
• Check webhook signature validation is working
• Review server logs for errors

Claude Desktop Not Loading MCP Server

• Verify the path in claude_desktop_config.json is absolute
• Ensure the build directory exists (npm run build)
• Check that all environment variables are set
• Completely restart Claude Desktop (not just reload)

Resources

• TELNYX API Documentation
• MCP Protocol Specification
• TELNYX Portal
• Claude Desktop Documentation

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes with tests
4. Submit a pull request

Support

For issues and questions:

• GitHub Issues: Report a bug
• TELNYX Support: support@telnyx.com

Changelog

v1.0.0 (2025-12-28)

• Initial release
• SMS sending and status checking
• Voice call initiation and control
• Webhook handling for incoming events
• Number management tools
• Docker and Zo deployment support