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telephony

Provision and persist a Twilio number for SMS, calls, and AI outbound calling.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
Search Tags:#twilio#telephony#sms#vapi#mms#ai-call#bland.ai
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/overviewlabs/WHOX --skill telephony-overviewlabs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: telephony
Source: https://github.com/overviewlabs/WHOX/tree/main/optional-skills/productivity/telephony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/overviewlabs/WHOX --skill telephony-overviewlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Enable WHOX to provision and persist a Twilio number, send and receive SMS/MMS, and place AI-driven outbound calls through Bland.ai or Vapi without core tool changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Own and manage a reusable agent number for SMS/MMS, outbound calls, and inbound polling.
  • Route outbound calls through Twilio, Bland.ai, or Vapi with optional TTS or prerecorded audio.
  • Persist credentials and state locally (env updates and session memory) for multi-session automation.

Quick Start

Install the telephony skill, configure credentials for Twilio, Bland.ai, and Vapi, then run diagnose to verify a configured default number.

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 for AI calling and SMS within my automation workflow?▼

To provision a Twilio number for SMS and AI calling, configure your Twilio, Bland.ai, and Vapi credentials, then run the diagnose script. This verifies your default number and persists local state for multi-session telephony automation.

What's the best way to route outbound AI calls through Bland.ai or Vapi?▼

The best way to route outbound AI calls through Bland.ai or Vapi is by applying a provisioned Twilio number to your workflow. This skill manages the routing logic and supports optional TTS or prerecorded audio for the calls.

Can I use Twilio for MMS messaging and direct calls without changing core tools?▼

Yes, you can use Twilio for MMS messaging and direct calls without core tool changes. This skill provisions and persists a reusable agent number to enable texting, media messaging, and direct calling within your existing environment.

Does this telephony skill persist credentials locally for multi-session automation?▼

Yes, this telephony skill persists credentials locally for multi-session automation. It handles credential management and optional env-file integration to maintain local state, ensuring your Twilio number and API keys remain available across sessions.

How do I verify my Twilio number configuration before sending SMS or placing calls?▼

To verify your Twilio number configuration before sending SMS or placing calls, run the diagnose script. This checks your applied credentials and confirms that a default number is successfully provisioned and ready for telephony operations.

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