Twilio FAQs

Question 1

What are the requirements to set up and use this Twilio tool?

Accepted Answer

To use this tool, you need an active Twilio account, a Twilio phone number (for sending messages/calls), and your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token. These credentials should be securely stored as environment variables.

Question 2

What is the Twilio MCP Server tool for?

Accepted Answer

This tool facilitates comprehensive interaction with the Twilio communication API. It allows you to programmatically send messages (SMS, MMS, WhatsApp), make voice calls, and manage aspects of your Twilio account like phone numbers and balance.

Question 3

How should phone numbers be formatted when using the API?

Accepted Answer

All phone numbers, whether for recipients or your Twilio number, must be in E.164 format. This means they should start with a '+' followed by the country code and then the subscriber number (e.g., +1234567890).

Question 4

What communication features does this tool support?

Accepted Answer

You can send and manage SMS and MMS messages, send WhatsApp messages via Twilio, and initiate or manage outbound phone calls. It covers a wide range of essential communication functionalities.

Question 5

Can I manage my Twilio account information with this tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the tool provides functionalities to check your current Twilio account balance and list the phone numbers associated with your Twilio account, offering basic account management capabilities.

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