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telephony

Provision Twilio numbers and manage SMS/MMS and voice calls.

2|Updated Apr 25, 2026
Search Tags:#twilio#telephony#calls#sms#vapi#mms#bland.ai
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlexiosBluffMara/mercury --skill telephony-alexiosbluffmara
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: telephony
Source: https://github.com/AlexiosBluffMara/mercury/tree/main/optional-skills/productivity/telephony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlexiosBluffMara/mercury --skill telephony-alexiosbluffmara

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides Hermes with practical telephony capabilities by provisioning and persisting a Twilio number, enabling SMS/MMS, and allowing direct or AI-assisted outbound calls without core tool changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provision and persist a Twilio phone number for continued use across sessions.
  • Send SMS/MMS and poll inbound messages, or place direct calls and AI-driven outbound calls through Bland.ai or Vapi.
  • Maintain credential and state management locally (~/.mercury) to support seamless workflows.

Quick Start

Ask Hermes to enable telephony and buy a Twilio number to start texting and calling.

Frequently Asked Questions about telephony

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I provision a Twilio number and send SMS from an automated workflow?▼

To provision a Twilio number and send SMS, this telephony Skill automates number purchasing and persists credentials locally in ~/.mercury, enabling outbound SMS and MMS messaging directly within your workflows.

Can I make AI-assisted outbound calls using Bland.ai or Vapi?▼

Yes, you can make AI-assisted outbound calls using Bland.ai or Vapi. The Skill integrates with these external telephony providers to place direct and AI-driven voice calls without modifying core tools.

How does Twilio credential management work across different sessions?▼

Twilio credential management works by maintaining persistent state locally in the ~/.mercury directory. This setup ensures your telephony configuration and provisioned numbers remain available across multiple sessions seamlessly.

What is the best way to handle inbound SMS polling and automated alerts?▼

The best way to handle inbound SMS polling and automated alerts is using this telephony Skill, which provisions a persistent Twilio number to poll inbound messages and trigger automated outbound communications.

Do I need to modify core tools to integrate telephony capabilities?▼

No, you do not need to modify core tools to integrate telephony capabilities. The Skill provisions and manages Twilio numbers, SMS, and voice calls externally, applying telephony features without altering existing core systems.

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