telephony

Manage Twilio telephony services for SMS, polling, and AI voice calls.

Updated Jun 25, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #voice #twilio #telephony #sms #vapi #bland.ai

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop --skill telephony-rheasilvia

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Skill: telephony
Source: https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop/tree/main/optional-skills/productivity/telephony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop --skill telephony-rheasilvia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of integrating telephony capabilities like SMS, MMS, and AI-driven voice calls into your agent workflow without requiring complex, permanent webhook infrastructure.

Core Features & Use Cases

Number Management: Search for, purchase, and manage Twilio phone numbers directly from your workspace.
Communication: Send and receive SMS/MMS messages and initiate direct Twilio calls with custom TTS or audio files.
AI Voice Integration: Orchestrate outbound AI-powered conversational calls using Bland.ai or Vapi for professional-grade voice interactions.

Quick Start

Use the telephony skill to search for a new US phone number in area code 702 and purchase it for your agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about telephony

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

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Does Twilio work with Bland.ai and Vapi for interactive voice response navigation?▼

Yes, Twilio works with Bland.ai and Vapi to orchestrate AI-powered conversational calls, enabling interactive voice response navigation and professional-grade automated voice interactions within your workflows.

How do I send SMS messages and make AI voice calls from my agent workflow?▼

You can send SMS messages and make AI voice calls by using a unified telephony interface that connects Twilio for messaging and Bland.ai or Vapi for outbound conversational voice interactions.

Do I need webhook infrastructure to manage Twilio phone numbers and inbound SMS polling?▼

No webhook infrastructure is required. The telephony skill manages Twilio phone numbers and handles inbound SMS polling directly, facilitating automated communication workflows without permanent webhook setups.

Can I purchase and search for Twilio phone numbers directly within my workspace?▼

Yes, you can search for available numbers by criteria like area code and purchase Twilio phone numbers directly from your workspace to provision telephony services for your automated workflows.

What APIs do I need to automate outbound AI voice calls for appointment scheduling?▼

Automating outbound AI voice calls requires valid API credentials for Bland.ai or Vapi to orchestrate conversational interactions, alongside Twilio credentials for managing the underlying telephony infrastructure.

Does Twilio work with Bland.ai and Vapi for interactive voice response navigation?▼