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telephony

Send SMS/MMS and place AI-driven calls via Twilio, Bland.ai, and Vapi.

1|Updated May 21, 2026
Search Tags:#telephony#phone#SMS#Twilio#MMS#Bland.ai#Vapi#AI calling
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/blueskies1818/hermesALIone --skill telephony-blueskies1818
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: telephony
Source: https://github.com/blueskies1818/hermesALIone/tree/main/Agent/optional-skills/productivity/telephony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/blueskies1818/hermesALIone --skill telephony-blueskies1818

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill extends Hermes with the ability to send SMS/MMS, make calls, and manage phone numbers without modifying the core tool.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phone Capabilities: Provision and persist Twilio numbers for SMS/MMS, direct calls, and outbound AI-driven calls.
  • AI Calls: Place outbound calls through Bland.ai or Vapi with custom voice and AI-driven conversations.
  • Use Case: Need to send out alerts, check status, or engage with clients through calls and texts without the overhead of managing a real-time gateway.

Quick Start

Use the telephony skill to send a text to +15551230000 with the message "This is a test message."

Frequently Asked Questions about telephony

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I send SMS or MMS messages using Twilio?▼

To send SMS or MMS messages using Twilio, you can provision and persist phone numbers, then dispatch texts directly without modifying your core tool. This telephony skill manages message delivery for immediate alerts and communication.

Can I make AI-driven outbound phone calls with Vapi or Bland.ai?▼

Yes, you can place AI-driven outbound phone calls using Bland.ai or Vapi. This enables automated conversations with custom voice settings, allowing automated telephony tasks without managing a real-time gateway.

What is the best way to automate phone alerts without a real-time gateway?▼

Automating phone alerts without a real-time gateway is best handled by provisioning Twilio numbers for SMS and direct calls. This approach sends immediate human communication alerts without the overhead of gateway management.

Do I need the requests library to use Twilio for phone operations?▼

Yes, the requests library is required as a dependency to interact with Twilio, Bland.ai, and Vapi services. It facilitates the HTTP calls needed for SMS, MMS, and AI-driven call operations.

How do I provision and persist Twilio numbers for automated calling?▼

You provision and persist Twilio numbers by using the telephony skill's built-in scripts to handle number management. This enables direct calls and outbound AI-driven calls without altering the core tool.

Does this telephony approach work for both text alerts and AI conversations?▼

Yes, this telephony approach supports both sending SMS and MMS text alerts and engaging clients through AI-driven conversations. It integrates Twilio, Bland.ai, and Vapi to handle immediate communication and automated calls.

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