The full upstream README, mirrored here for reference. Install config, tool schemas, adoption signals, and an original overview live on the Botcall MCP listing page.
An MCP server that gives AI agents real phone numbers. Provision a number, receive SMS, and extract verification codes — all through tool calls.
Built for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and any MCP-compatible client.
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
Then set your API key in the environment:
Any client that supports the MCP stdio transport works. Run npx botcall-mcp with BOTCALL_API_KEY set.
Sign up at botcall.io, pick a plan, and grab your key from Dashboard → API Keys.
provision_numberProvision a new phone number for receiving SMS.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
areaCode | string | Preferred area code, e.g. "206" (optional) |
country | string | ISO country code (default: "US") |
get_codeWait for an incoming SMS and extract the verification code. Long-polls until a message arrives or the timeout expires.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
timeout | number | Seconds to wait (default: 30, max: 30) |
numberId | string | Filter to a specific number (optional) |
get_inboxGet recent SMS messages received on your numbers.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
limit | number | Max messages to return (default: 10) |
numberId | string | Filter to a specific number (optional) |
list_numbersList all your provisioned phone numbers. No parameters.
release_numberRelease a phone number you no longer need.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
numberId | string | Required. The number ID to release |
get_usageGet your current plan, limits, and usage stats. No parameters.
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
BOTCALL_API_KEY | Required. Your API key from botcall.io |
BOTCALL_API_URL | API base URL (default: https://api.botcall.io) |
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