SERVER

Banjo

Rank #3,165

io.github.shatch/banjo

Self-hosted AI assistant that places real phone calls for you: bookings, reservations, errands.

11 versions

2 GitHub stars

by shatch (1 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Sep 21, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 24, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Banjo

Banjo is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by shatch. It ranks #3,165 of 152,076 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 2 GitHub stars. Banjo is listed on Official MCP, with 11 tracked versions. It was first listed on Sep 21, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 24, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Banjo can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Banjo

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 25, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

DATABASE_URL · required
MCP_API_KEY · required
ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME · required
PUBLIC_HOSTNAME · required
VOICE_AI_PROVIDER · required
OPENAI_API_KEY · optional
TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID · required
TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN · required
TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER · required
NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Banjo and confirm it works

Docker image

claude mcp add banjo -e "DATABASE_URL=<your DATABASE_URL>" -e "MCP_API_KEY=<your MCP_API_KEY>" -e "ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME=<your ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME>" -e "PUBLIC_HOSTNAME=<your PUBLIC_HOSTNAME>" -e "VOICE_AI_PROVIDER=<your VOICE_AI_PROVIDER>" -e "OPENAI_API_KEY=<your OPENAI_API_KEY>" -e "TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID=<your TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID>" -e "TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN=<your TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN>" -e "TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER=<your TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER>" -e "NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL=<your NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL>" -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/shatch/banjo:0.1.15

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Docker image

[mcp_servers.banjo]
command = "docker"
args = ["run", "-i", "--rm", "ghcr.io/shatch/banjo:0.1.15"]

[mcp_servers.banjo.env]
DATABASE_URL = "<your DATABASE_URL>"
MCP_API_KEY = "<your MCP_API_KEY>"
ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME = "<your ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME>"
PUBLIC_HOSTNAME = "<your PUBLIC_HOSTNAME>"
VOICE_AI_PROVIDER = "<your VOICE_AI_PROVIDER>"
OPENAI_API_KEY = "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>"
TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID = "<your TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID>"
TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN = "<your TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN>"
TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER = "<your TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER>"
NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL = "<your NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "banjo": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/shatch/banjo:0.1.15"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URL": "<your DATABASE_URL>",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "<your MCP_API_KEY>",
        "ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME": "<your ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME>",
        "PUBLIC_HOSTNAME": "<your PUBLIC_HOSTNAME>",
        "VOICE_AI_PROVIDER": "<your VOICE_AI_PROVIDER>",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
        "TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID": "<your TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID>",
        "TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN": "<your TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN>",
        "TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER": "<your TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER>",
        "NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL": "<your NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "banjo": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/shatch/banjo:0.1.15"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URL": "<your DATABASE_URL>",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "<your MCP_API_KEY>",
        "ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME": "<your ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME>",
        "PUBLIC_HOSTNAME": "<your PUBLIC_HOSTNAME>",
        "VOICE_AI_PROVIDER": "<your VOICE_AI_PROVIDER>",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
        "TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID": "<your TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID>",
        "TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN": "<your TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN>",
        "TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER": "<your TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER>",
        "NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL": "<your NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "servers": {
    "banjo": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/shatch/banjo:0.1.15"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URL": "<your DATABASE_URL>",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "<your MCP_API_KEY>",
        "ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME": "<your ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME>",
        "PUBLIC_HOSTNAME": "<your PUBLIC_HOSTNAME>",
        "VOICE_AI_PROVIDER": "<your VOICE_AI_PROVIDER>",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
        "TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID": "<your TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID>",
        "TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN": "<your TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN>",
        "TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER": "<your TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER>",
        "NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL": "<your NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "banjo": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/shatch/banjo:0.1.15"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URL": "<your DATABASE_URL>",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "<your MCP_API_KEY>",
        "ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME": "<your ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME>",
        "PUBLIC_HOSTNAME": "<your PUBLIC_HOSTNAME>",
        "VOICE_AI_PROVIDER": "<your VOICE_AI_PROVIDER>",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
        "TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID": "<your TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID>",
        "TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN": "<your TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN>",
        "TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER": "<your TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER>",
        "NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL": "<your NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "banjo": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/shatch/banjo:0.1.15"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URL": "<your DATABASE_URL>",
        "MCP_API_KEY": "<your MCP_API_KEY>",
        "ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME": "<your ASSISTANT_PRINCIPAL_NAME>",
        "PUBLIC_HOSTNAME": "<your PUBLIC_HOSTNAME>",
        "VOICE_AI_PROVIDER": "<your VOICE_AI_PROVIDER>",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "<your OPENAI_API_KEY>",
        "TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID": "<your TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID>",
        "TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN": "<your TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN>",
        "TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER": "<your TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER>",
        "NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL": "<your NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Sep 21, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 24, 2026
Version history: 11 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 25, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 24, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 7, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (11)

Version	Published
0.1.15	Oct 24, 2026
0.1.14	Oct 22, 2026
0.1.13	Oct 17, 2026
0.1.11	Oct 14, 2026
0.1.10	Oct 14, 2026
0.1.9	Oct 13, 2026
0.1.8	Oct 12, 2026
0.1.7	Oct 11, 2026
0.1.6	Oct 9, 2026
0.1.5	Oct 6, 2026
0.1.4	Oct 6, 2026

STANDING

#3,165of 152,076 active serversTop 5%

Ranks ahead of 148,911 of 152,076 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Banjo?: Banjo is maintained by shatch, which publishes 1 MCP server (11 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Banjo listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Banjo is listed on the Official MCP Registry.
How many versions does Banjo have?: MCP Toplist tracks 11 versions of Banjo, most recently published on Oct 24, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Banjo?: The source code for Banjo is hosted at github.com/shatch/banjo.

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