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Twilio MCP Server

MCP server by Twilio

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By the Klyvoo teamChecked October 3, 2026Checked on official sources

Twilio MCP Server at a glance

Twilio MCP Server is an official MCP server from Twilio. It lets an AI assistant call Twilio APIs for SMS, phone numbers, Studio flows and more.

Connects to
Communication
Hosting
Local · stdio
Sign-in
API key
Price
Usage-based
Works with
Claude Desktop, Cursor
Best for
Developers building SMS and voice workflows
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install Twilio MCP Server

Add the command below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file. Sign-in: API key.

Install or connect
npx -y @twilio-alpha/mcp YOUR_ACCOUNT_SID/YOUR_API_KEY:YOUR_API_SECRET

What Twilio MCP Server can do

Twilio Labs publishes an MCP server that turns Twilio's public APIs into tools an AI agent can call. You choose which APIs to load with service or tag filters to keep context small.

Tools it exposes include
Send messages through Twilio APIsBuy and manage phone numbersManage Studio flowsDeploy Serverless functionsFilter APIs with –services or –tags

Best for: developers building SMS and voice workflows

Pros

  • Official from Twilio Labs
  • Covers Twilio's public API surface
  • Filters keep tool lists small

Cons

  • Alpha package that may change
  • Twilio API calls are billed per use

Twilio MCP Server FAQ

Is Twilio MCP Server free?

The server is open source and free but the Twilio actions it runs, like sending SMS, are billed by Twilio.

How do I connect Twilio MCP Server?

Add npx -y @twilio-alpha/mcp with your Account SID, API key and secret to your MCP client config.

What can Twilio MCP Server do?

It can call Twilio APIs to send messages, manage phone numbers, edit Studio flows and deploy Serverless code.