How to Install the Vonage Documentation MCP Server

The Vonage Documentation MCP Server lets you query official Vonage API documentation directly from your development environment or AI assistant. Whether you’re working in VS Code, Cursor, or Claude Desktop, you can now search Vonage docs inline — no browser required.

Setup in VS Code or Cursor

The setup process is identical in both editors.

Step 1: Open the MCP Configuration

1. Press Command+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux).
2. Search for “MCP: Open User Configuration.”
3. In the mcp.json file that opens, add the following configuration:

{
  "servers": {
    "vonage-docs": {
      "url": "https://documentation-mcp.vonage.dev/mcp",
      "type": "http",
      "description": "Vonage Developer Portal"
    }
  },
  "inputs": []
}

Step 2: Save and Reload

Save the file, close your editor, and restart VS Code or Cursor.
The MCP extension will automatically connect to the Vonage Documentation MCP Server.

You can now query Vonage docs directly inside your IDE — for example:

Setup in Claude Desktop

Step 1: Locate the Configuration File

Open (or create) your Claude MCP configuration file:

• macOS:
  ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

• Windows:
  %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Step 2: Add the Vonage Docs Server

Add the following snippet inside the "servers" section:

{
  "servers": {
    "vonage-docs": {
      "url": "https://documentation-mcp.vonage.dev/mcp",
      "type": "http",
      "description": "Vonage Developer Portal"
    }
  },
  "inputs": []
}

Step 3: Restart Claude

Restart Claude Desktop. It will automatically connect to the Vonage Documentation MCP Server.

Verify the Connection

Once setup is complete, try a test query in your preferred tool:

If the MCP Server is connected, you’ll receive accurate documentation snippets directly from the Vonage Developer Portal.