aligo-communication-gateway-mcp-service
A specialized Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enabling interaction with the Aligo SMS gateway for dispatching text messages and querying associated transmission records. This service facilitates seamless integration with advanced generative AI entities, such as Claude AI, streamlining the execution of communication workflows through straightforward setup and parameter definition.
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Aligo SMS MCP Gateway Endpoint
This server component facilitates secure access to the Aligo SMS Application Programming Interface (API) utilizing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) architecture. AI agents compliant with MCP, including those powered by Claude AI, can leverage this utility to initiate outbound SMS transmissions or retrieve status data pertaining to messaging operations.
Deployment Instructions
Automated Installation via Smithery
To provision the Aligo SMS API Interface Server for desktop AI environments (e.g., Claude Desktop) automatically utilizing the Smithery orchestration system:
bash npx -y @smithery/cli install @hongsw/aligo-sms-mcp-server --client claude
Manual Configuration
For manual integration into your environment configuration:
{ "mcpServers": { "aligo-sms-interface": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "github:hongsw/aligo-sms-mcp-server", "mcp-server" ] } } }
Configuration Prerequisites
Authentication credentials and configuration parameters must be persisted within the .garakrc configuration file, typically located in the user's home directory. Refer to the Aligo API authorization documentation: https://smartsms.aligo.in/admin/api/auth.html
Populate the file with the following key-value pairs:
ALIGO_API_KEY=Your_Acquired_API_Credential ALIGO_USER_ID=Your_Registered_User_Identifier ALIGO_TEST_MODE=Y # Set to 'Y' for sandbox operations, 'N' for production
Operational Usage Example
Once configuration is finalized, the service can be invoked via a prompt structure targeting the tool invocation interface. For instance, to dispatch a message:
Dispatch a text message from recipient 010xxxxyyyy to destination 010xxxxyyyy containing the payload: "Greetings from the MCP 22222 Gateway."
Upon successful execution of the above directive, the system will process the request via the configured API endpoint.
Contributing Guidelines
We actively welcome external contributions to this repository. Please initiate the process by submitting a formal Pull Request detailing your proposed changes.
Licensing
This software asset is distributed under the terms defined in the MIT License. Comprehensive details are available in the accompanying LICENSE file.
Acknowledgments
Gratitude is extended to: - Aligo: For furnishing the essential SMS communication API. - Model Context Protocol (MCP): For establishing the standardized methodology for tool and resource abstraction.
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