telephony

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

Updated Jul 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LynxLabVN/office-agent --skill telephony-lynxlabvn
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Skill: telephony
Source: https://github.com/LynxLabVN/office-agent/tree/main/agent-core/optional-skills/productivity/telephony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LynxLabVN/office-agent --skill telephony-lynxlabvn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill equips Hermes with practical phone capabilities such as sending and receiving SMS/MMS, making direct calls, and placing AI-driven outbound calls, without requiring modifications to the core toolset.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phone Capabilities: Send and receive SMS/MMS, make direct calls, and place AI-driven outbound calls.
  • Provider Integration: Integrates with Twilio for number provision and SMS/MMS, and with Bland.ai or Vapi for AI-driven calls.
  • Use Case: For instance, you can use this Skill to send a text notification to a user, make a direct call to a customer, or initiate an AI-driven call for lead qualification.

Quick Start

To send an SMS to a user, use the command: hermes skills run telephony send-sms -t "Hello! This is Hermes." -n "+1234567890"

Frequently Asked Questions about telephony

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

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How does AI voice calling work for lead qualification in automated workflows?

AI voice calling for lead qualification works by integrating Bland.ai or Vapi with this Skill. It initiates AI-driven outbound calls to contacts, automating the qualification process within Hermes workflows without requiring core tool changes.

How do I send SMS messages with Twilio without modifying my core toolset?

You can send SMS messages with Twilio by using this Skill to equip Hermes with phone capabilities, allowing you to send and receive texts without core tool changes. It integrates directly with Twilio for SMS and MMS messaging.

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

Yes, you can make AI-driven outbound calls using Bland.ai or Vapi. This Skill integrates with both platforms to automate telephony tasks, enabling AI-driven calling for use cases like lead qualification within your workflows.

What is the best way to automate telephony tasks like direct calling in Hermes?

The best way to automate telephony tasks in Hermes is using this Skill to place direct calls and send SMS. It provides phone capabilities by integrating with Twilio for number provisioning and direct calling without requiring core toolset modifications.

Do I need a Twilio account to send MMS messages with this Skill?

Yes, you need a Twilio account to send MMS messages. This Skill relies on Twilio for number provisioning and SMS/MMS messaging, acting as the backend provider to execute these phone capabilities within Hermes.

How does AI voice calling work for lead qualification in automated workflows?

AI voice calling for lead qualification works by integrating Bland.ai or Vapi with this Skill. It initiates AI-driven outbound calls to contacts, automating the qualification process within Hermes workflows without requiring core tool changes.