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telephony

Manage Twilio numbers, send SMS/MMS, and place AI voice calls via Bland.ai or Vapi.

1|Updated Jul 31, 2026
Search Tags:#voice#twilio#telephony#sms#vapi#bland.ai#ai-calling
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/icyzh/hermes-web --skill telephony-icyzh
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: telephony
Source: https://github.com/icyzh/hermes-web/tree/main/optional-skills/productivity/telephony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/icyzh/hermes-web --skill telephony-icyzh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a unified interface for telephony tasks, allowing you to manage phone numbers, send messages, and initiate AI-driven voice calls without needing complex backend infrastructure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Number Management: Search for, purchase, and manage Twilio phone numbers directly from your environment.
  • Communication: Send SMS and MMS messages, or poll your inbox for inbound texts.
  • AI Voice Integration: Place outbound AI-powered calls using Bland.ai or Vapi for conversational tasks like appointment scheduling or status updates.

Quick Start

Use the telephony skill to search for and purchase a new US phone number with the area code 702.

Frequently Asked Questions about telephony

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I send SMS messages using Twilio in an automated workflow?▼

To send SMS messages using Twilio, this skill provides programmatic interfaces to dispatch outbound texts and MMS directly from your environment. It requires valid Twilio API credentials to execute the messaging operations.

Can I use Bland.ai or Vapi to make AI voice calls through Twilio?▼

Yes, you can make AI voice calls using Bland.ai or Vapi through this telephony skill. It integrates with these AI voice providers to place outbound calls for conversational tasks like appointment scheduling and status updates.

How do I search for and purchase Twilio phone numbers programmatically?▼

You can search for and purchase Twilio phone numbers programmatically using this skill's number management features. It allows you to find available numbers by criteria like area code and buy them directly within your environment.

Do I need API credentials for both Twilio and an AI voice provider to use telephony features?▼

Yes, you need valid API credentials for Twilio and your chosen AI voice provider, such as Bland.ai or Vapi. These credentials are required to authenticate and execute outbound calling and SMS messaging operations.

What is the best way to poll inbound SMS messages for an agent-owned Twilio number?▼

The best way to poll inbound SMS messages is using this skill's inbox polling feature. It facilitates inbound message polling for agent-owned phone numbers, allowing you to retrieve incoming texts without building complex backend infrastructure.

Does this telephony skill support managing MMS alongside SMS?▼

Yes, this telephony skill supports managing both SMS and MMS messages. You can send multimedia messages and poll your inbox for inbound texts using the provided programmatic telephony interfaces.

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