Twilio MCP Server
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The Twilio MCP Server enables AI assistants like Claude to send SMS and MMS messages using Twilio's API. It provides a bridge between AI models and the Twilio platform for seamless text messaging capabilities.
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What is Twilio MCP Server?
The Twilio MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that allows AI assistants (like Claude) to send SMS and MMS messages through the Twilio API. It acts as an intermediary, translating AI commands into Twilio-compatible requests.
How to use Twilio MCP Server?
To use the server, you need to configure it with your Twilio account credentials (ACCOUNT_SID, AUTH_TOKEN, and FROM_NUMBER) as environment variables. Then, you can configure your AI assistant (e.g., Claude Desktop) to use the server by specifying the command and arguments in its configuration file. Once configured, you can interact with the AI assistant using natural language to send SMS messages.
Key features of Twilio MCP Server
Send SMS messages
Pre-built prompts for common messaging scenarios
Secure handling of Twilio credentials
Integration with Claude and other AI assistants
Use cases of Twilio MCP Server
Sending automated SMS notifications
Creating AI-powered SMS chatbots
Integrating SMS functionality into AI workflows
Sending personalized SMS messages based on AI-generated content
FAQ from Twilio MCP Server
What format should phone numbers be in?
What format should phone numbers be in?
All phone numbers must be in E.164 format (e.g., +11234567890).
What do I do if I get a 'Phone number must be in E.164 format' error?
What do I do if I get a 'Phone number must be in E.164 format' error?
Make sure the phone number starts with '+' and the country code.
What do I do if I get an 'Invalid credentials' error?
What do I do if I get an 'Invalid credentials' error?
Double-check your ACCOUNT_SID and AUTH_TOKEN. You can copy them from the Twilio Console.
Where do I find my Twilio credentials?
Where do I find my Twilio credentials?
You can find your ACCOUNT_SID and AUTH_TOKEN in the Twilio Console.
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?
Add the provided JSON configuration to your Claude Desktop configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json). Make sure to replace the placeholder values with your actual Twilio credentials.