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twilio-sms
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npx add-skill https://github.com/idanbeck/claude-skills/tree/main/twilio-sms
SKILL.md
Twilio SMS Skill - Text Message Bridge for Claude Code
Send and receive SMS/MMS messages through Twilio, with auto-response via Claude Code.
Setup
1. Get Twilio Credentials
- Sign up at https://www.twilio.com/
- Get a phone number (or use trial number)
- Find your Account SID and Auth Token in the console
2. Configure the Skill
Create config.json:
{
"account_sid": "ACxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
"auth_token": "your_auth_token_here",
"phone_number": "+1234567890",
"allowed_numbers": ["+1987654321"]
}
account_sid: Your Twilio Account SIDauth_token: Your Twilio Auth Tokenphone_number: Your Twilio phone number (the one that sends/receives)allowed_numbers: List of phone numbers allowed to interact (for security)
3. Install Dependencies
pip install twilio flask
4. Set Up Webhook (for receiving messages)
The bridge needs a public URL for Twilio webhooks. Options:
Option A: ngrok (for local development)
# Terminal 1: Start the bridge
python ~/.claude/skills/twilio-sms/twilio_bridge.py --auto
# Terminal 2: Expose with ngrok
ngrok http 5001
Then set the ngrok URL in Twilio Console -> Phone Numbers -> Your Number -> Messaging -> Webhook URL: https://xxxx.ngrok.io/sms
Option B: Deploy to server Deploy twilio_bridge.py to a server with a public URL.
CLI Usage
# Send an SMS
python twilio_skill.py send +1234567890 -m "Hello from Claude!"
# Send MMS (with image URL)
python twilio_skill.py send +1234567890 -m "Check this out" --media https://example.com/image.png
# Read recent inbox
python twilio_skill.py inbox
# Check conversation history with a number
python twilio_skill.py history +1234567890
# Check Twilio account status
python twilio_skill.py status
Bridge Mode (Auto-Response)
# Start the bridge with auto-respond
python twilio_bridge.py --auto --workdir /path/to/workspace
# Start in background
python twilio_bridge.py --auto --daemon
# Check status
python twilio_bridge.py --status
# Stop
python twilio_bridge.py --stop
# View inbox
python twilio_bridge.py --inbox
Features
- Auto-response: Incoming SMS triggers Claude Code, response sent back
- Conversation tracking: Maintains context across messages from same number
- Progress updates: Sends "Working on it..." for long-running tasks
- MMS support: Can send images (requires public URL)
- Security: Only responds to allowed phone numbers
Required Twilio Permissions
- Send SMS/MMS
- Receive SMS/MMS (webhook)
- Phone number with SMS capability
Files
twilio_skill.py- CLI for sending messagestwilio_bridge.py- Webhook server for auto-responseconfig.json- Twilio credentials (create this)inbox.jsonl- Received messages log
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