telephony

Add SMS/MMS, voice calls, and AI-driven outbound calls via Twilio, Bland.ai, and Vapi.

4|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ragnarokhaa/hermes --skill telephony-ragnarokhaa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: telephony
Source: https://github.com/ragnarokhaa/hermes/tree/main/hermes-cerul-tech-news-package/hermes-cerul-tech-news-package/hermes-agent/optional-skills/productivity/telephony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ragnarokhaa/hermes --skill telephony-ragnarokhaa

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 provides Hermes with phone capabilities, including sending and receiving SMS/MMS, making direct calls, and placing AI-driven outbound calls without significant core tool changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phone Number Provisioning: Automatically acquire and manage a Twilio phone number.
  • SMS/MMS: Send and receive SMS and MMS messages using the owned phone number.
  • Voice Calls: Place direct calls using Twilio TwiML, and outbound calls with AI-driven services.
  • Use Case: Automate the sending of alerts, reminders, or status updates via SMS, or engage with customers through voice calls without the need for complex infrastructure.

Quick Start

Use the hermes skills search telephony and hermes skills install official/productivity/telephony commands to install and start using the telephony skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about telephony

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I send SMS and MMS messages using Twilio without building complex telephony infrastructure?

You can send SMS and MMS messages using Twilio by installing the telephony Skill, which automatically provisions and manages a phone number to handle messaging without requiring complex infrastructure.

How do I make AI-driven outbound voice calls using Bland.ai or Vapi?

You can make AI-driven outbound voice calls by leveraging the Skill's integration with Bland.ai and Vapi, enabling automated customer engagement through voice without manual dialing.

Can I automate sending SMS alerts and reminders with an owned Twilio phone number?

Yes, you can automate sending alerts, reminders, and status updates via SMS using your automatically provisioned Twilio phone number managed through the Skill.

Does this telephony Skill support both direct voice calls and AI outbound calls?

Yes, the Skill supports placing direct voice calls using Twilio TwiML and AI-driven outbound calls via Bland.ai and Vapi, covering both manual and automated phone tasks.

Do I need to modify my core tools to add phone capabilities like SMS and voice calls?

No, you do not need significant core tool changes to add telephone functionality; the Skill integrates SMS, MMS, and voice capabilities directly into your existing setup.

What is the best way to integrate telephone functionality for SMS and voice calls without managing hardware?

The best way is using a Skill that wraps Twilio, Bland.ai, and Vapi APIs to provide phone number provisioning, messaging, and voice calls without managing physical telephony hardware.