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telephony

Integrate Twilio and AI call services to send SMS/MMS and place calls.

539|39|Updated May 1, 2026
Search Tags:#telephony#SMS#Twilio#MMS#Bland.ai#Vapi#AI calls
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes --skill telephony-tommy-yw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: telephony
Source: https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes/tree/main/optional-skills/productivity/telephony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes --skill telephony-tommy-yw

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 extends Hermes' functionality by providing phone capabilities like sending SMS/MMS, making calls, and placing AI-driven outbound calls without altering the core toolset.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Twilio Integration: Leverage Twilio to provision and persist a phone number, send/receive SMS/MMS, and make direct calls.
  • AI Outbound Calls: Place AI-driven outbound calls through Bland.ai or Vapi.
  • Use Case: Send a deployment alert to a phone number via SMS, or initiate a phone call to perform a routine checkup.

Quick Start

To send an SMS, use the command: telephony send-sms <recipient_number> <message>.

Frequently Asked Questions about telephony

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I send SMS or MMS messages from an AI workflow?▼

You can send SMS or MMS messages from an AI workflow by integrating Twilio to provision and persist a phone number, then executing a command like `telephony send-sms <recipient_number> <message>`.

Can I place AI-driven outbound calls using Twilio?▼

Yes, you can place AI-driven outbound calls by integrating Bland.ai or Vapi, which handle the AI conversation logic, while Twilio manages direct call placement and phone number provisioning.

How do I add telephony capabilities to Hermes without changing the core toolset?▼

Adding telephony capabilities to Hermes without altering the core toolset is possible by installing this Skill, which injects SMS, MMS, and AI call functionalities directly into existing AI workflows.

Do I need a Twilio account to make direct phone calls and send text messages?▼

Yes, a Twilio account is required as a dependency to provision and persist phone numbers, send or receive SMS and MMS messages, and make direct phone calls within the workflow.

What is the difference between Bland.ai and Vapi for AI outbound calls?▼

Both Bland.ai and Vapi are third-party dependencies supported for initiating AI-driven outbound calls, allowing you to choose either service to perform routine checkups or automated phone interactions.

Can I use this to send automated deployment alerts via SMS?▼

Yes, sending automated deployment alerts via SMS is a supported use case, leveraging the Twilio integration to dispatch text messages directly to a specified recipient phone number from your workflow.

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