About OpenPhone MCP by usefulapi
OpenPhone MCP by usefulapi is a hosted MCP server for reading and sending OpenPhone communications and managing contact data. It serves teams that need to access messages, calls, phone numbers and call details through MCP tools.
Key features
- 01List phone numbers, users and contacts
- 02Read conversations and messages
- 03Send text messages
- 04Read calls, summaries and transcripts
- 05Create contacts and list webhooks
Use cases
- 01Review customer conversations and messages
- 02Send a text message through OpenPhone
- 03Check call summaries, transcripts or recordings
- 04Look up contacts and phone numbers
MCP support
Exposes read tools for OpenPhone numbers, users, contacts, conversations, messages, calls and webhooks, plus tools to send messages and create contacts. It is hosted and connects to MCP clients through the provided endpoint.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://openphone.usefulapi.io/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-openphone https://openphone.usefulapi.io/mcp{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-openphone":{"type":"http","url":"https://openphone.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"io-usefulapi-openphone":{"type":"http","url":"https://openphone.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-openphone":{"type":"http","url":"https://openphone.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-openphone":{"serverUrl":"https://openphone.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
16| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| userId | string | No | Scope results to a user's access (a user id starting with 'US'). From openphone_list_users. |
Details
From the project READMEOpenPhone MCP by usefulapi
Send and read OpenPhone messages, calls, contacts and phone numbers. Hosted, no local install.
Live endpoint: https://openphone.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://openphone.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http openphone https://openphone.usefulapi.io/mcp, then run/mcpto log in. - VS Code: Add to VS Code.
- Cursor and other clients: add the URL as a remote MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"openphone": {
"url": "https://openphone.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config: the server signs you in with OAuth, and the login page asks for your OpenPhone credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/openphone/
On first connect you'll paste your OpenPhone credentials. They are validated, stored per-user, and scoped to you — no keys in config files.
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
openphone_list_phone_numbers | read | List phone numbers |
openphone_list_users | read | List users |
openphone_list_contacts | read | List contacts |
openphone_get_contact | read | Get a contact |
openphone_get_contact_custom_fields | read | Get contact custom fields |
openphone_list_conversations | read | List conversations |
openphone_list_messages | read | List messages |
openphone_get_message | read | Get a message |
openphone_send_message | write | Send a text message |
openphone_list_calls | read | List calls |
openphone_get_call | read | Get a call |
openphone_get_call_summary | read | Get a call summary |
openphone_get_call_transcript | read | Get a call transcript |
openphone_get_call_recordings | read | Get call recordings |
openphone_list_webhooks | read | List webhooks |
openphone_create_contact | write | Create a contact |
openphone_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
openphone_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
openphone_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro (unlimited*) |
openphone_cancel_subscription | meta | Cancel the Pro subscription |
read tools are read-only; write tools mutate data (clients should confirm them); meta tools report usage, manage your subscription or send a feature request.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Pro | $9/mo or $90/yr (2 months free) | Unlimited* |
*Pro has a fair use limit of 10,000 tool calls a month on this server. For more, write to [email protected].
Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with openphone_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with openphone_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running openphone_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].
License
MIT
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