telephony

Provision Twilio numbers, send SMS/MMS, and initiate AI calls via Bland.ai or Vapi.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ChimeraFoundationa/Agentx --skill telephony-chimerafoundationa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: telephony
Source: https://github.com/ChimeraFoundationa/Agentx/tree/main/optional-skills/productivity/telephony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChimeraFoundationa/Agentx --skill telephony-chimerafoundationa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Provide Hermes with practical phone capabilities without altering the core tool set. It can provision and persist a Twilio number, send and receive SMS/MMS, make direct calls, and place AI-driven outbound calls through Bland.ai or Vapi, all while persisting state for reuse across sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provision and persist a Twilio number for ongoing use.
  • Send and poll SMS/MMS without requiring webhook infrastructure.
  • Place direct Twilio calls (TwiML <Say> or <Play>) or drive outbound AI calls via Bland.ai or Vapi.
  • Maintain per-session state and reuse owned numbers across sessions for automation.

Quick Start

Install the telephony optional skill, configure credentials for Twilio and Vapi/Bland.ai, and begin owning a number, sending messages, and launching outbound AI calls.

Frequently Asked Questions about telephony

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I send and receive SMS messages with Twilio without setting up webhooks?▼

You can send and poll SMS messages using Twilio without requiring webhook infrastructure. This telephony capability provisions a reusable Twilio number and polls inbound messages directly, persisting state across sessions for continuous messaging automation.

Can I place outbound AI phone calls using Vapi or Bland.ai?▼

Yes, outbound AI calls can be placed through Vapi or Bland.ai. After provisioning a Twilio number and storing credentials, the system drives AI-powered outbound calls while maintaining per-session state for automated telephony workflows.

How do I provision and persist a Twilio number for automated messaging?▼

Provisioning a Twilio number for automated messaging stores the number as a persistent asset. This allows you to own a reusable agent phone, send texts, and poll inbound messages without needing to re-provision numbers each session.

Do I need Twilio credentials to use Bland.ai or Vapi for AI calls?▼

Yes, Twilio credentials are required to provision the phone numbers used for outbound calls. You must configure both Twilio and Vapi or Bland.ai credentials to successfully own numbers and initiate AI-driven telephony sessions.

What is the best way to automate SMS and voice calls without managing webhook infrastructure?▼

Automating SMS and voice calls without webhooks is achieved by provisioning a Twilio number and polling for inbound messages. This approach persists telephony state across sessions, enabling continuous messaging and direct AI call automation.