• OUTBOUND
  • INBOUND
  • LOGIC
  • HUMAN

How to send automated SMS messages with your AI

Connect Telnyx to your agent to turn text-based logic into real-world messages. Once connected, your AI handles the delivery based on the conditions you set.

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Short answer

How can I automate SMS through my AI?

You give your agent access to Telnyx tools to check your available numbers and send texts directly. This allows you to trigger global messaging whenever your specific workflow conditions are met. You get full control over outbound communication through your agent.

Where messages land.

The outcomes of your automation.

Your agent routes requests to these specific results.

OUTBOUND

Direct SMS delivery

The AI uses your Telnyx credentials to send text messages to any global number you specify.

INBOUND

Number management

Your agent can look up your existing Telnyx numbers and messaging profiles to ensure it uses the right sender ID.

LOGIC

Automated triggers

The AI evaluates your data and decides exactly when a message needs to be sent without you typing it manually.

HUMAN

Manual review

You stay in the loop to approve sensitive messages or handle complex replies that the AI shouldn't touch.

The workflow

What your AI does when <the thing arrives>.

The AI handles the technical heavy lifting of the Telnyx API so you can focus on the logic.

  1. Identify sender info

    The AI checks your Telnyx account to find valid phone numbers and messaging profiles to use for the task.

    list_verified_numberslist_messaging_profiles

  2. Evaluate conditions

    Your agent looks at your specific workflow data to determine if the criteria for an SMS have been met.

    list_verified_numbers

  3. Execute delivery

    Once the conditions are met, the AI sends the text message to the target recipient.

    send_message

  4. Confirm status

    The AI verifies the action was successful and updates your workflow or notifies you.

    send_message

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your first SMS workflow.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap the bracketed text with your actual data.

Telnyx Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UnIXIgwF7XeDaRzftukmg693sdKk54orwaWG9Do0/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Telnyx capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "telnyx-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UnIXIgwF7XeDaRzftukmg693sdKk54orwaWG9Do0/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List my verified Telnyx numbers so I know which ones I can use for SMS.

  • Send an SMS to +15550123456 saying 'Your order is ready' using my primary messaging profile.

  • Check my messaging profiles and tell me which one is best for sending international texts.

  • If the status in my Google Sheet changes to 'Shipped', send a confirmation text to the customer's phone number.

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Start here

Connect Telnyx once, then ask.

You only need to link your Telnyx account once. All your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start giving your AI instructions to send messages.

Connect Telnyx to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI read my incoming SMS replies?

    No. This connector is designed for sending messages and managing profiles, not for reading incoming text content.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my Telnyx account billing settings?

    No. The AI only has access to the specific tools provided in the manifest, which do not include billing or account configuration.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which number to use?

    The AI can use the tool to list your verified numbers and messaging profiles to select the correct one for the job.

  • 04

    Will the AI send messages without me knowing?

    The AI only sends messages when it follows the instructions or workflow conditions you have explicitly provided.

  • 05

    Can I use this for international texting?

    Yes, as long as you have the appropriate Telnyx numbers and profiles configured for those regions.

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