Is there a free option for testing voice calls?

Yes, Vapi offers free phone numbers for testing purposes, though they have daily call limits and restricted international access compared to imported numbers.

How do I link a phone number to an AI assistant?

You can assign a specific assistant ID or a squad ID to a phone number using the update (PATCH) functionality provided by this skill.

Can I use my own Twilio account with this skill?

Yes, this skill supports importing numbers from Twilio, Vonage, and Telnyx by providing your specific account credentials and SID.

What are phone number hooks used for?

Hooks allow you to trigger automated actions, such as playing a specific greeting message like 'Please hold', as soon as a call starts ringing.

Vapi Phone Number Setup

Name: Vapi Phone Number Setup
Author: VapiAI

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API Development

Configures and manages phone numbers from Vapi, Twilio, Vonage, and Telnyx to connect voice AI assistants to real-world calls.

This skill enables developers to bridge AI voice assistants with global telephony by automating the provisioning and management of phone numbers. It supports buying native Vapi numbers for rapid testing as well as importing existing numbers from major providers like Twilio, Vonage, and Telnyx. Beyond simple connectivity, the skill facilitates linking numbers to specific AI assistants or squads, configuring automated inbound call hooks, and managing the entire lifecycle of telephony resources directly within the Claude Code environment.

Key Features

01Import existing numbers from Twilio, Vonage, and Telnyx with API credentials

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03Configure automated call hooks for custom greeting behaviors

04Perform full CRUD operations for managing telephony resource lifecycles

05Link phone numbers directly to AI assistants or multi-agent squads

06Provision native Vapi phone numbers for instant testing and prototyping

Use Cases

01Rapidly prototyping voice interactions using free Vapi testing numbers

02Setting up a production-ready customer support line with a Twilio-backed AI agent

03Managing a fleet of international phone numbers for localized AI outreach campaigns

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add vapiai/skills create-phone-number

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT