How do I install Botcall?

Botcall is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: botcall-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Botcall safe to use?

Yes. Botcall passed MCP Marketplace's automated security scan with a score of 8/10 (low risk). Every server on MCP Marketplace is security-scanned before it's listed; see the full security report on this page for the findings and permissions.

What credentials does Botcall need?

Botcall requires the following credentials or environment variables: BOTCALL_API_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Botcall?

Botcall uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Botcall MCP Server

by Danecodes

Developer ToolsLow Risk8.0MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Give your AI agent a real phone number for SMS verification codes.

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Give your AI agent a real phone number for SMS verification codes.

Security Report

8.0

Low Risk8.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (2 strong, 4 medium validity signals). 2 known CVEs in dependencies (0 critical, 2 high severity) Imported from the Official MCP Registry. 1 finding(s) downgraded by scanner intelligence.

3 files analyzed · 3 issues found

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Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

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What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Your botcall API key from botcall.ioRequired

Environment variable: BOTCALL_API_KEY

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-danecodes-botcall-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "BOTCALL_API_KEY": "your-botcall-api-key-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "botcall-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

botcall-mcp

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.

Setup

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "botcall": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "botcall-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "BOTCALL_API_KEY": "bs_live_..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

claude mcp add botcall -- npx -y botcall-mcp

Then set your API key in the environment:

export BOTCALL_API_KEY="bs_live_..."

Other MCP clients

Any client that supports the MCP stdio transport works. Run npx botcall-mcp with BOTCALL_API_KEY set.

Get an API key

Tools

`provision_number`

Provision 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_code`

Wait 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_inbox`

Get 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_numbers`

List all your provisioned phone numbers. No parameters.

`release_number`

Release a phone number you no longer need.

Parameter	Type	Description
`numberId`	string	Required. The number ID to release

`get_usage`

Get your current plan, limits, and usage stats. No parameters.

Example

You: Sign up for ExampleService using a phone number

Agent: I'll provision a number and handle the verification.

→ provision_number({ areaCode: "415" })
  { number: "+14155550123", id: "pn_abc123" }

→ [agent enters the number on ExampleService's signup page]

→ get_code({ numberId: "pn_abc123" })
  Verification code: 847291

→ [agent enters 847291 to complete verification]

Environment variables

Variable	Description
`BOTCALL_API_KEY`	Required. Your API key from botcall.io
`BOTCALL_API_URL`	API base URL (default: `https://api.botcall.io`)

License

MIT

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What You'll Need

How to Install

Documentation

botcall-mcp

Setup

Claude Desktop

Claude Code

Other MCP clients

Get an API key

Tools

`provision_number`

`get_code`

`get_inbox`

`list_numbers`

`release_number`

`get_usage`

Example

Environment variables

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