botcall-mcp
/install botcall-mcp
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.
Setup
Install the MCP server:
claude mcp add botcall -- npx -y botcall-mcp
Then set your API key:
export BOTCALL_API_KEY="bs_live_..."
Or add to Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"botcall": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "botcall-mcp"],
"env": {
"BOTCALL_API_KEY": "bs_live_..."
}
}
}
}
Get an API Key
Sign up at botcall.io, pick a plan, and grab your key from Dashboard → API Keys.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
provision_number |
Provision a new phone number (optional: area code, country) |
list_numbers |
List your provisioned phone numbers |
release_number |
Release a phone number |
get_inbox |
Get recent SMS messages |
get_code |
Wait for an SMS and extract the verification code (long-polls up to 30s) |
get_usage |
Get your plan, limits, and usage stats |
Example Workflow
- Call
provision_numberto get a phone number - Use the number to sign up for a service that requires SMS verification
- Call
get_code— it waits for the SMS and returns the extracted code - Enter the code 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) |
Resources
- botcall.io — sign up and manage your account
- GitHub — source code
- npm — package
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install botcall-mcp - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/botcall-mcp - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
What is botcall-mcp?
Give your AI agent a real phone number for SMS verification. Provisions numbers, receives SMS, and extracts verification codes via the botcall API. Requires... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 98 downloads so far.
How do I install botcall-mcp?
Run "/install botcall-mcp" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is botcall-mcp free?
Yes, botcall-mcp is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does botcall-mcp support?
botcall-mcp is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created botcall-mcp?
It is built and maintained by Dane Hesseldahl (@danecodes); the current version is v0.1.1.