Key Takeaways
- mcp server what is mcp for sms concepts: MCP exposes tools to an agent host; your process still POSTs HTTPS JSON to the Android SMS gateway.
- We do not ship a first-party Cursor or Claude SMS plugin.
- Same BYO Android + operator airtime as any REST client.
- Priced by devices and SMS send volume. You use your own phone and operator SMS credit.
- Keep OTP off agents; use canary tools with allowlists.
- Free is 300 SMS lifetime; paid from $19/month.
What MCP for SMS means
Search intent for mcp server what is mcp for sms concepts is architecture, not a marketplace install. Service pricing is based on device count and total SMS sent through the gateway. Spec: modelcontextprotocol.io. REST contract: Developer Center. Overview: SMS MCP server overview.
MCP does not send SMS by itself. If the wrapper never POSTs, and the phone never claims a job, the agent only narrated a send.
Four layers, one radio
| Layer | Job | Not |
|---|---|---|
| Agent host | Discovers/calls tools | The SMSC |
| MCP process | Maps tool args → REST | A marketplace plugin from us |
| Control plane | Queues jobs to devices | Operator airtime wallet |
| Android + SIM | Radio delivery | Agent prompt storage |
Not a first-party plugin
Cursor and Claude Desktop host MCP; you supply the server. See Cursor MCP concepts and MCP vs REST concepts.
When MCP helps
Ops canaries and supervised agent workflows. Product OTP stays on backend REST. Secure tools: securing SMS MCP tools. Priced by devices and SMS send volume. You use your own phone and operator SMS credit.
MCP concepts checklist
- MCP = tool interface; REST = gateway contract.
- No first-party plugin SKU.
- Env-held Bearer; allowlisted tools.
- OTP off agents.
- BYO Android + operator credit.
Next steps
Register a canary tool, send to a staff number, verify the message id. Setup. Pricing. Downloads.
Related product pages
Jump to the live product docs for this topic—not another long-form article.
- SMS API documentationLive endpoint reference
- device and SMS volume pricingPlans and allowances
- Android SMS gateway product guideDefinition, product, and how to buy
- download the Android gateway appGet the APK
