telnyx-voice-gather-java

Provide Java SDK examples for Telnyx Voice Gather DTMF and speech collection.

3|2|Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/team-telnyx/telnyx-toolkit --skill telnyx-voice-gather-java
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: telnyx-voice-gather-java
Source: https://github.com/team-telnyx/telnyx-toolkit/tree/main/api/java/telnyx-voice-gather-java
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/team-telnyx/telnyx-toolkit --skill telnyx-voice-gather-java

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables the creation of interactive voice applications by collecting DTMF input or speech from callers, streamlining customer interactions and automating voice-based tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • DTMF Input Collection: Gather numerical or coded input from callers using standard phone keypads.
  • AI-Powered Gathering: Utilize AI to understand and process spoken responses from callers.
  • Interactive Voice Menus: Build dynamic IVR systems for call routing, surveys, or information retrieval.
  • AI Voice Assistants: Integrate conversational AI to handle more complex user queries during a call.

Quick Start

Use the telnyx-voice-gather-java skill to gather DTMF input from callers on the active call control ID.

Frequently Asked Questions about telnyx-voice-gather-java

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I collect DTMF input from callers using Java and Telnyx?

To collect DTMF input, use the Telnyx Call Control Java SDK to execute the gather_using_audio or gather_using_speak actions on an active call control ID. This captures keypad entries from callers for IVR menus and voice surveys.

How does AI speech gathering work for voice assistants in Telnyx?

AI speech gathering processes spoken caller responses through the gather_using_ai action. It leverages conversational AI to understand intent and handle complex user queries during active phone calls within your Java application.

Can I build an interactive voice response (IVR) menu with the Telnyx Java SDK?

Yes, you can build dynamic IVR systems using Telnyx Java SDK examples. The skill supports call routing, information retrieval, and automated voice tasks by combining gather actions with webhook event handling for conversation status.

What Telnyx webhook events are needed to handle gather responses in Java?

Handling gather responses requires listening for webhook events related to gather status and conversation status. Your Java application processes these webhooks to receive the collected DTMF digits or transcribed AI speech results.

What is the difference between gather_using_ai and gather_using_speak?

gather_using_ai processes natural spoken language to understand caller intent for conversational AI assistants, while gather_using_speak plays a prompt and waits for DTMF keypad input, suited for structured voice menu navigation.