Signal MCP
Allows AI agents to send and receive Signal messages, supporting direct messages to users, messages to groups, and processing of incoming messages with async support and timeout handling.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Signal MCPsend a message to John: 'Meeting at 3pm tomorrow'"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Signal MCP
An MCP integration for signal-cli that allows AI agents to send and receive Signal messages.
Features
Send messages to Signal users
Send messages to Signal groups
Receive and parse incoming messages
Async support with timeout handling
Detailed logging
Related MCP server: mcp-whatsapp
Prerequisites
This project requires signal-cli to be installed and configured on your system.
Installing signal-cli
Install signal-cli: Follow the official installation instructions
Register your Signal account:
signal-cli -u YOUR_PHONE_NUMBER registerVerify your account with the code received via SMS:
signal-cli -u YOUR_PHONE_NUMBER verify CODE_RECEIVED
For more detailed setup instructions, see the signal-cli documentation.
Installation
pip install -e .
# or use uv for faster installation
uv pip install -e .Usage
Run the MCP server:
./main.py --user-id YOUR_PHONE_NUMBER [--transport {sse|stdio}]API
Tools Available
send_message_to_user: Send a direct message to a Signal usersend_message_to_group: Send a message to a Signal groupreceive_message: Wait for and receive messages with timeout support
Development
This project uses:
MCP for agent-API integration
Modern Python async patterns
Type annotations throughout
This server cannot be deployed
Maintenance
Related MCP Connectors
Telegram bridge for your MCP-compatible agent. Bidirectional, no LLM in our stack.
Give AI agents real phone numbers, messages, and voice calls via MCP.
Real-time planetary signal engine and Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for autonomous AI agents.
Phone, SMS & email for AI agents — one remote MCP endpoint, OAuth login, zero install.
Related MCP Servers
- FlicenseNot gradedqualityCmaintenanceMCP server for Signal via signal-cli that enables sending and receiving messages, managing contacts and groups, and reacting over stdio.5 npm-
- AlicenseNot gradedqualityCmaintenanceMCP server that connects AI agents to WhatsApp using the multi-device API, enabling messaging, group management, and more as a regular user.3 npmMIT
- AlicenseAqualityDmaintenanceAn MCP server that lets AI assistants propose sending Signal messages, but nothing is ever sent without explicit human approval.311 npmMIT
- AlicenseNot gradedqualityBmaintenanceMCP server that wraps a running signal-cli daemon's JSON-RPC API as MCP tools, enabling list contacts, groups, conversations, read and send messages, and react to messages on Signal.17 npmMIT