How do I install the Twilio skill?

Run npx skillmds add modbender/twilio in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

Is Twilio safe to use?

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Which AI agents work with Twilio?

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Is Twilio free to use?

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Who published Twilio?

modbender (@modbender) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Twilio by modbender — Agent Skill

Name: Twilio
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: modbender

File contents

Twilio API Skill (Advanced)

Purpose

Provide a production-oriented guide for Twilio API workflows across messaging and communications channels using direct HTTPS requests.

Best fit

You need SMS/MMS, WhatsApp, Voice, or Verify flows.
You want reliable webhook handling and operational guardrails.
You prefer direct HTTP requests rather than SDKs.

Not a fit

You require a full SDK or complex multi-service orchestration.
You need advanced campaign management across multiple ESPs.

Quick orientation

Read references/twilio-api-overview.md for core surfaces and base endpoints.
Read references/twilio-auth-and-webhooks.md for auth and webhook validation.
Read references/twilio-messaging-sms-mms.md for SMS/MMS workflows.
Read references/twilio-whatsapp.md for WhatsApp messaging specifics.
Read references/twilio-voice.md for call/IVR basics.
Read references/twilio-conversations.md for omni-channel threads.
Read references/twilio-verify.md for OTP/verification flows.
Read references/twilio-sendgrid.md for email sending.
Read references/twilio-studio.md for low-code flow orchestration.
Read references/twilio-lookup.md for phone intelligence.
Read references/twilio-proxy.md for masked communications.
Read references/twilio-sync.md for real-time state.
Read references/twilio-taskrouter.md for routing and queues.
Read references/twilio-segment-engage.md for CDP and audience activation.

Required inputs

Account SID and Auth Token (or API Key/Secret).
Sender identity (phone number, messaging service, WhatsApp sender).
Webhook URLs for callbacks.
Compliance constraints (opt-in, regional regulations).

Expected output

A clear workflow plan, method checklist, and operational guardrails.

Operational notes

Validate webhook signatures on every inbound request.
Keep outbound rate limits in mind and retry safely.
Store secrets in a vault and rotate regularly.

Security notes

Never log credentials.
Use least-privilege API keys where possible.

---name: twiliodescription: OpenClaw skill for Twilio APIs: Messaging, WhatsApp, Voice, Conversations, Verify, plus Studio, Lookup, Proxy, Sync, TaskRouter, and Segment/Engage.--- # Twilio API Skill (Advanced) ## Purpose Provide a production-oriented guide for Twilio API workflows across messaging and communications channels using direct HTTPS requests. ## Best fit - You need SMS/MMS, WhatsApp, Voice, or Verify flows. - You want reliable webhook handling and operational guardrails. - You prefer direct HTTP requests rather than SDKs. ## Not a fit - You require a full SDK or complex multi-service orchestration. - You need advanced campaign management across multiple ESPs. ## Quick orientation - Read `references/twilio-api-overview.md` for core surfaces and base endpoints. - Read `references/twilio-auth-and-webhooks.md` for auth and webhook validation. - Read `references/twilio-messaging-sms-mms.md` for SMS/MMS workflows. - Read `references/twilio-whatsapp.md` for WhatsApp messaging specifics. - Read `references/twilio-voice.md` for call/IVR basics. - Read `references/twilio-conversations.md` for omni-channel threads. - Read `references/twilio-verify.md` for OTP/verification flows. - Read `references/twilio-sendgrid.md` for email sending. - Read `references/twilio-studio.md` for low-code flow orchestration. - Read `references/twilio-lookup.md` for phone intelligence. - Read `references/twilio-proxy.md` for masked communications. - Read `references/twilio-sync.md` for real-time state. - Read `references/twilio-taskrouter.md` for routing and queues. - Read `references/twilio-segment-engage.md` for CDP and audience activation. ## Required inputs - Account SID and Auth Token (or API Key/Secret). - Sender identity (phone number, messaging service, WhatsApp sender). - Webhook URLs for callbacks. - Compliance constraints (opt-in, regional regulations). ## Expected output - A clear workflow plan, method checklist, and operational guardrails. ## Operational notes - Validate webhook signatures on every inbound request. - Keep outbound rate limits in mind and retry safely. - Store secrets in a vault and rotate regularly. ## Security notes - Never log credentials. - Use least-privilege API keys where possible.

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