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telnyx-cli

Manage Telnyx messaging, numbers, calls, webhooks, and account details via CLI.

3|2|Updated Feb 10, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#messaging#api#cli#telnyx#phone numbers
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/team-telnyx/telnyx-toolkit --skill telnyx-cli
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: telnyx-cli
Source: https://github.com/team-telnyx/telnyx-toolkit/tree/main/tools/cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/team-telnyx/telnyx-toolkit --skill telnyx-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a command-line interface for interacting with the Telnyx API, simplifying tasks like sending messages, managing phone numbers, and debugging webhooks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Messaging: Send SMS, MMS, and WhatsApp messages.
  • Number Management: Search, buy, and release phone numbers.
  • Call & Webhook Monitoring: View call logs and debug webhook events.
  • Account Management: Check account information and balance.
  • Use Case: Automate sending daily status updates via SMS to a list of recipients by scripting telnyx message send commands.

Quick Start

Use the telnyx-cli skill to send an SMS message from your Telnyx number to a recipient's number.

Frequently Asked Questions about telnyx-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate sending SMS messages via the Telnyx API?▼

You can automate SMS messaging through the Telnyx API by scripting command-line interface operations to dispatch bulk text payloads. This enables automated workflows for sending daily status updates or alerts to a recipient list without manual UI intervention.

What do I need to configure to manage Telnyx phone numbers from the command line?▼

Managing Telnyx phone numbers from the command line requires installing the `@telnyx/api-cli` package and configuring the `TELNYX_API_KEY` environment variable for authentication. This setup grants access to search, buy, and release numbers programmatically.

Can I check my Telnyx account balance and call logs using a CLI?▼

Yes, you can check your Telnyx account balance and view call logs using a CLI. The interface directly queries the Telnyx API to retrieve account details, monitor call records, and verify service status without logging into the web portal.

Does the Telnyx CLI support sending MMS and WhatsApp messages?▼

Yes, the Telnyx CLI supports sending MMS and WhatsApp messages. It provides a command-line interface for interacting with the messaging API, allowing you to dispatch multimedia and WhatsApp payloads alongside standard SMS texts.

How do I debug Telnyx webhook events?▼

You debug Telnyx webhook events by using command-line interface commands designed to monitor and inspect webhook payloads. This allows developers to trace event delivery issues and verify data structures directly from the terminal without additional network proxies.

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