A comprehensive telecommunications bridge for AI agents to manage voice calls, SMS/MMS messaging, SIP trunking, and fax services.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install telnyx
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install telnyx using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Telnyx?
The Telnyx skill for Openclaw Skills is a developer-centric tool designed to bridge the gap between autonomous AI agents and global telecommunications infrastructure. Built with a zero-dependency philosophy, this skill allows agents to perform complex communication tasks using only the Python 3.10 standard library.
By integrating this skill, developers can grant their agents the power to interact with the real world through traditional communication channels. Whether it is sending a mission-critical SMS or managing a fleet of SIP connections, this tool provides a structured, JSON-first approach to programmatic communication within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
Telnyx Use Cases
- Automating customer outreach via SMS and MMS messaging.
- Building AI-powered voice response systems and outbound call automation.
- Programmatic procurement and management of international phone numbers.
- Sending and receiving faxes for legacy document workflows.
- Managing SIP trunking and IP-based telephony connections for enterprise environments.
How Telnyx Works
- Authentication is established by providing a valid Telnyx API Key via environment variables.
- The AI agent or developer invokes specific functions through the telnyx.py script provided in the Openclaw Skills library.
- The script translates CLI commands into Telnyx v2 API requests using Python's native networking capabilities.
- The Telnyx platform executes the requested communication action (e.g., sending a text or placing a call).
- Results are returned to the agent in a structured JSON format for immediate processing and decision-making.
Telnyx Setup
To get started with this skill, ensure you have your Telnyx API key ready and configured in your environment.
# Set your API Key
export TELNYX_API_KEY='your_v2_api_key_here'
# Test the connection by checking your balance
python3 scripts/telnyx.py get-balance
Telnyx Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill follows a strict JSON output schema to ensure compatibility with Openclaw Skills workflows.
| Feature | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Command Output | JSON Object | The default response format for all CLI operations. |
| API Version | Telnyx v2 | Uses the latest stable Telnyx REST API. |
| Dependencies | None | Requires only Python 3.10+ standard library. |
| Metadata | JSON | Includes call logs, message statuses, and account details. |
Telnyx Advanced Features
- Direct SIP connection creation and lifecycle management.
- Granular control over outbound calls including programmatic hangup and detail retrieval.
- Bulk ordering of phone numbers via JSON-formatted arrays.
- Support for media-rich communications including MMS and PDF-based faxes.
- Real-time account balance monitoring for automated billing workflows.
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