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telephony

Send SMS and MMS messages and make voice calls through Twilio.

Updated Jun 9, 2026
Search Tags:#telephony#sms#mms#voice calling#ai-driven calls#outsourcing communication
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zhouboyu-xreal/Hermes-Memory --skill telephony-zhouboyu-xreal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: telephony
Source: https://github.com/zhouboyu-xreal/Hermes-Memory/tree/main/optional-skills/productivity/telephony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhouboyu-xreal/Hermes-Memory --skill telephony-zhouboyu-xreal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Twilio, Bland.ai, Vapi, and includes scripts (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill empowers Hermes with phone capabilities such as sending SMS/MMS, making direct calls, and using AI-driven outbound calls without requiring core tool changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Twilio Integration: Utilizes Twilio for provision and persistence of phone numbers, sending SMS/MMS, making direct calls, and AI-driven outbound calls.
  • AI Calling: Enables outbound AI calls through Bland.ai or Vapi for enhanced conversational experience.
  • Use Case: If you need to send an alert via SMS to multiple recipients, use this Skill to programmatically send the messages.

Quick Start

Send an SMS to "+15551230000" with the message "Hello! This is Hermes calling."

Frequently Asked Questions about telephony

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I send SMS alerts to multiple recipients from an AI agent workflow?▼

To send SMS alerts to multiple recipients, this Skill integrates Twilio to programmatically dispatch messages without requiring core tool changes. It enables automated notifications directly from your AI workflow to specified phone numbers.

Can I make AI-driven outbound voice calls without modifying my core tools?▼

Yes, you can make AI-driven outbound calls without core tool changes by leveraging Bland.ai or Vapi integrations. This Skill connects your AI agent to these platforms to enable enhanced conversational outbound communications.

Does this telephony integration support both SMS and MMS messaging?▼

Yes, this telephony integration supports both SMS and MMS messaging through Twilio. It utilizes Twilio to provision and persist phone numbers, allowing your AI agent to send multimedia and text messages seamlessly.

What is the best way to provision phone numbers for automated voice calling?▼

The best way to provision phone numbers for automated voice calling is through the Twilio integration provided by this Skill. It handles number provisioning and persistence, enabling direct calls and AI-driven outbound communications.

Do I need a specific platform to enable AI voice calls through Bland.ai or Vapi?▼

You need a compatible AI agent environment like Hermes to enable AI voice calls through Bland.ai or Vapi. This Skill acts as the integration layer, connecting your agent to these AI calling platforms without altering core tools.

What are the limitations of using Twilio for AI-driven outbound calls?▼

The metadata does not specify technical limitations of using Twilio for AI-driven outbound calls. It states that Twilio handles number provisioning and direct calls, while Bland.ai and Vapi manage the conversational AI experience.

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