telephony

Provision Twilio numbers and send SMS/MMS or place AI voice calls.

1|Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brittaniebuffiecsu/zerogravityclaw --skill telephony-brittaniebuffiecsu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: telephony
Source: https://github.com/brittaniebuffiecsu/zerogravityclaw/tree/main/src/hermes-core/optional-skills/productivity/telephony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brittaniebuffiecsu/zerogravityclaw --skill telephony-brittaniebuffiecsu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires twilio, bland.ai, vapi.ai, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides Hermes with practical phone capabilities, such as sending and receiving SMS/MMS, making direct calls, and placing AI-driven outbound calls, without altering the core tool.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provision and Persist a Twilio Number: Set up and store a Twilio number for use with Hermes.
  • Send and Receive SMS/MMS: Communicate via text and multimedia messages.
  • Direct Calls: Make and receive direct calls using TwiML or predefined voice messages.
  • AI-Driven Outbound Calls: Place outbound calls with voiceovers from Bland.ai or Vapi.
  • Use Case: Automatically send out deployment alerts via SMS to a group of users, or place AI-driven calls for reminders or updates.

Quick Start

Install the telephony skill and set up a Twilio number using the provided scripts.

Frequently Asked Questions about telephony

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I send automated SMS notifications using Twilio and Python?

To send automated SMS notifications using Twilio, this Skill provides Python scripts to provision a Twilio number and handle SMS dispatch for routine alerts and reminders. It integrates directly with your AI agent to automate text messaging without altering core tools.

Can I make AI-driven outbound voice calls with Twilio?

Yes, you can make AI-driven outbound voice calls using Twilio by leveraging Bland.ai or Vapi APIs. The Skill provides Python scripts to place automated calls for reminders or updates, extending phone capabilities to your AI agent.

What do I need to set up before provisioning a Twilio number for SMS and MMS?

Before provisioning a Twilio number for SMS and MMS, you need Python installed for script execution and valid API credentials for Twilio. The Skill utilizes these dependencies to provision and persist your phone number for communication tasks.

What is the best way to integrate direct calling and text messaging into an AI agent?

The best way to integrate direct calling and text messaging is using this Skill, which applies Twilio, Bland.ai, and Vapi APIs. It empowers your AI agent with phone capabilities like direct calls and SMS, bypassing the need for core tool changes.

Does this telephony Skill support receiving MMS and direct calls?

Yes, this telephony Skill supports receiving MMS and making direct calls. It uses Twilio alongside Bland.ai and Vapi APIs to handle multimedia messages and predefined voice messages for automated communication workflows.