Vapi MCP Server
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# Vapi MCP Server [](https://smithery.ai/server/@VapiAI/vapi-mcp-server) The Vapi [Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.com/) server allows you to integrate with Vapi APIs through function calling. <a…
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- License
- MIT license
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- List, create, update, and get Vapi assistants
- List, create, and get Vapi calls
- List and get Vapi phone numbers
- List and get Vapi tools
- Supports immediate and scheduled outbound calls
- Works locally via npx or remotely via SSE transport
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Vapi MCP ServerCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
1. Open Claude Desktop and press CMD + , to go to Settings.
2. Click on the Developer tab.
3. Click on the Edit Config button.
4. This will open the claude_desktop_config.json file in your file explorer.
5. Get your Vapi API key from the Vapi dashboard (<https://dashboard.vapi.ai/org/api-keys>).
6. Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json file. See here for more details.
7. Restart the Claude Desktop after editing the config file.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vapi-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@vapi-ai/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"VAPI_TOKEN": "<your_vapi_token>"
}
}
}
}
1. Create or import a phone number using the Vapi dashboard (<https://dashboard.vapi.ai/phone-numbers>).
2. Create a new assistant using the existing 'Appointment Scheduler' template in the Vapi dashboard (<https://dashboard.vapi.ai/assistants>).
3. Make sure to configure Claude Desktop to use the Vapi MCP server and restart the Claude Desktop app.
4. Ask Claude to initiate or schedule a call. See examples below:
Example 1: Request an immediate call
I'd like to speak with my ShopHelper assistant to talk about my recent order. Can you have it call me at +1234567890?
Example 2: Schedule a future call
I need to schedule a call with Mary assistant for next Tuesday at 3:00 PM. My phone number is +1555123456.
npm install
To run all tests at once:
npm test
list_assistants
Lists all Vapi assistants
create_assistant
Creates a new Vapi assistant
update_assistant
Updates an existing Vapi assistant
get_assistant
Gets a Vapi assistant by ID
list_calls
Lists all Vapi calls
create_call
Creates an outbound call
get_call
Gets details of a specific call
list_phone_numbers
Lists all Vapi phone numbers
get_phone_number
Gets details of a specific phone number
list_tools
Lists all Vapi tools
get_tool
Gets details of a specific tool
- list_assistants: Lists all Vapi assistants
- create_assistant: Creates a new Vapi assistant
- update_assistant: Updates an existing Vapi assistant
- get_assistant: Gets a Vapi assistant by ID
- list_calls: Lists all Vapi calls
- create_call: Creates an outbound call
- get_call: Gets details of a specific call
> Note: The create_call action supports scheduling calls for immediate execution or for a future time.
- list_phone_numbers: Lists all Vapi phone numbers
- get_phone_number: Gets details of a specific phone number
- list_tools: Lists all Vapi tools
- get_tool: Gets details of a specific tool
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vapi mcp server": {
"vapi-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@vapi-ai/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"VAPI_TOKEN": "<your_vapi_token>"
}
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"vapi-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@vapi-ai/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"VAPI_TOKEN": "<your_vapi_token>"
}
}
}The Vapi Model Context Protocol server allows you to integrate with Vapi APIs through function calling.
<a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/@VapiAI/mcp-server">
</a>
Claude Desktop Setup
1. Open Claude Desktop and press CMD + , to go to Settings.
2. Click on the Developer tab.
3. Click on the Edit Config button.
4. This will open the claude_desktop_config.json file in your file explorer.
5. Get your Vapi API key from the Vapi dashboard (<https://dashboard.vapi.ai/org/api-keys>).
6. Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json file. See here for more details.
7. Restart the Claude Desktop after editing the config file.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vapi-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@vapi-ai/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"VAPI_TOKEN": "<your_vapi_token>"
}
}
}
}
Example Usage with Claude Desktop
1. Create or import a phone number using the Vapi dashboard (<https://dashboard.vapi.ai/phone-numbers>).
2. Create a new assistant using the existing 'Appointment Scheduler' template in the Vapi dashboard (<https://dashboard.vapi.ai/assistants>).
3. Make sure to configure Claude Desktop to use the Vapi MCP server and restart the Claude Desktop app.
4. Ask Claude to initiate or schedule a call. See examples below:
Example 1: Request an immediate call
I'd like to speak with my ShopHelper assistant to talk about my recent order. Can you have it call me at +1234567890?
Example 2: Schedule a future call
I need to schedule a call with Mary assistant for next Tuesday at 3:00 PM. My phone number is +1555123456.
Remote SSE Connection
To connect to Vapi's MCP server via Server-Sent Events (SSE) Transport:
- Connect to https://mcp.vapi.ai/sse from any MCP client using SSE Transport
- Include your Vapi API key as a bearer token in the request headers
- Example header: Authorization: Bearer your_vapi_api_key_here
This connection allows you to access Vapi's functionality remotely without running a local server.
Development
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