azure-communication-sms-java
Send SMS messages with Azure Communication Services SMS Java SDK. Use when implementing SMS notifications, alerts, OTP delivery, bulk messaging, or delivery reports.
Best use case
azure-communication-sms-java is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Send SMS messages with Azure Communication Services SMS Java SDK. Use when implementing SMS notifications, alerts, OTP delivery, bulk messaging, or delivery reports.
Teams using azure-communication-sms-java should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
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Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
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How azure-communication-sms-java Compares
| Feature / Agent | azure-communication-sms-java | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Send SMS messages with Azure Communication Services SMS Java SDK. Use when implementing SMS notifications, alerts, OTP delivery, bulk messaging, or delivery reports.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Azure Communication SMS (Java)
Send SMS messages to single or multiple recipients with delivery reporting.
## Installation
```xml
<dependency>
<groupId>com.azure</groupId>
<artifactId>azure-communication-sms</artifactId>
<version>1.2.0</version>
</dependency>
```
## Client Creation
```java
import com.azure.communication.sms.SmsClient;
import com.azure.communication.sms.SmsClientBuilder;
import com.azure.identity.DefaultAzureCredentialBuilder;
// With DefaultAzureCredential (recommended)
SmsClient smsClient = new SmsClientBuilder()
.endpoint("https://<resource>.communication.azure.com")
.credential(new DefaultAzureCredentialBuilder().build())
.buildClient();
// With connection string
SmsClient smsClient = new SmsClientBuilder()
.connectionString("<connection-string>")
.buildClient();
// With AzureKeyCredential
import com.azure.core.credential.AzureKeyCredential;
SmsClient smsClient = new SmsClientBuilder()
.endpoint("https://<resource>.communication.azure.com")
.credential(new AzureKeyCredential("<access-key>"))
.buildClient();
// Async client
SmsAsyncClient smsAsyncClient = new SmsClientBuilder()
.connectionString("<connection-string>")
.buildAsyncClient();
```
## Send SMS to Single Recipient
```java
import com.azure.communication.sms.models.SmsSendResult;
// Simple send
SmsSendResult result = smsClient.send(
"+14255550100", // From (your ACS phone number)
"+14255551234", // To
"Your verification code is 123456");
System.out.println("Message ID: " + result.getMessageId());
System.out.println("To: " + result.getTo());
System.out.println("Success: " + result.isSuccessful());
if (!result.isSuccessful()) {
System.out.println("Error: " + result.getErrorMessage());
System.out.println("Status: " + result.getHttpStatusCode());
}
```
## Send SMS to Multiple Recipients
```java
import com.azure.communication.sms.models.SmsSendOptions;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.List;
List<String> recipients = Arrays.asList(
"+14255551111",
"+14255552222",
"+14255553333"
);
// With options
SmsSendOptions options = new SmsSendOptions()
.setDeliveryReportEnabled(true)
.setTag("marketing-campaign-001");
Iterable<SmsSendResult> results = smsClient.sendWithResponse(
"+14255550100", // From
recipients, // To list
"Flash sale! 50% off today only.",
options,
Context.NONE
).getValue();
for (SmsSendResult result : results) {
if (result.isSuccessful()) {
System.out.println("Sent to " + result.getTo() + ": " + result.getMessageId());
} else {
System.out.println("Failed to " + result.getTo() + ": " + result.getErrorMessage());
}
}
```
## Send Options
```java
SmsSendOptions options = new SmsSendOptions();
// Enable delivery reports (sent via Event Grid)
options.setDeliveryReportEnabled(true);
// Add custom tag for tracking
options.setTag("order-confirmation-12345");
```
## Response Handling
```java
import com.azure.core.http.rest.Response;
Response<Iterable<SmsSendResult>> response = smsClient.sendWithResponse(
"+14255550100",
Arrays.asList("+14255551234"),
"Hello!",
new SmsSendOptions().setDeliveryReportEnabled(true),
Context.NONE
);
// Check HTTP response
System.out.println("Status code: " + response.getStatusCode());
System.out.println("Headers: " + response.getHeaders());
// Process results
for (SmsSendResult result : response.getValue()) {
System.out.println("Message ID: " + result.getMessageId());
System.out.println("Successful: " + result.isSuccessful());
if (!result.isSuccessful()) {
System.out.println("HTTP Status: " + result.getHttpStatusCode());
System.out.println("Error: " + result.getErrorMessage());
}
}
```
## Async Operations
```java
import reactor.core.publisher.Mono;
SmsAsyncClient asyncClient = new SmsClientBuilder()
.connectionString("<connection-string>")
.buildAsyncClient();
// Send single message
asyncClient.send("+14255550100", "+14255551234", "Async message!")
.subscribe(
result -> System.out.println("Sent: " + result.getMessageId()),
error -> System.out.println("Error: " + error.getMessage())
);
// Send to multiple with options
SmsSendOptions options = new SmsSendOptions()
.setDeliveryReportEnabled(true);
asyncClient.sendWithResponse(
"+14255550100",
Arrays.asList("+14255551111", "+14255552222"),
"Bulk async message",
options)
.subscribe(response -> {
for (SmsSendResult result : response.getValue()) {
System.out.println("Result: " + result.getTo() + " - " + result.isSuccessful());
}
});
```
## Error Handling
```java
import com.azure.core.exception.HttpResponseException;
try {
SmsSendResult result = smsClient.send(
"+14255550100",
"+14255551234",
"Test message"
);
// Individual message errors don't throw exceptions
if (!result.isSuccessful()) {
handleMessageError(result);
}
} catch (HttpResponseException e) {
// Request-level failures (auth, network, etc.)
System.out.println("Request failed: " + e.getMessage());
System.out.println("Status: " + e.getResponse().getStatusCode());
} catch (RuntimeException e) {
System.out.println("Unexpected error: " + e.getMessage());
}
private void handleMessageError(SmsSendResult result) {
int status = result.getHttpStatusCode();
String error = result.getErrorMessage();
if (status == 400) {
System.out.println("Invalid phone number: " + result.getTo());
} else if (status == 429) {
System.out.println("Rate limited - retry later");
} else {
System.out.println("Error " + status + ": " + error);
}
}
```
## Delivery Reports
Delivery reports are sent via Azure Event Grid. Configure an Event Grid subscription for your ACS resource.
```java
// Event Grid webhook handler (in your endpoint)
public void handleDeliveryReport(String eventJson) {
// Parse Event Grid event
// Event type: Microsoft.Communication.SMSDeliveryReportReceived
// Event data contains:
// - messageId: correlates to SmsSendResult.getMessageId()
// - from: sender number
// - to: recipient number
// - deliveryStatus: "Delivered", "Failed", etc.
// - deliveryStatusDetails: detailed status
// - receivedTimestamp: when status was received
// - tag: your custom tag from SmsSendOptions
}
```
## SmsSendResult Properties
| Property | Type | Description |
|----------|------|-------------|
| `getMessageId()` | String | Unique message identifier |
| `getTo()` | String | Recipient phone number |
| `isSuccessful()` | boolean | Whether send succeeded |
| `getHttpStatusCode()` | int | HTTP status for this recipient |
| `getErrorMessage()` | String | Error details if failed |
| `getRepeatabilityResult()` | RepeatabilityResult | Idempotency result |
## Environment Variables
```bash
AZURE_COMMUNICATION_ENDPOINT=https://<resource>.communication.azure.com
AZURE_COMMUNICATION_CONNECTION_STRING=endpoint=https://...;accesskey=...
SMS_FROM_NUMBER=+14255550100
```
## Best Practices
1. **Phone Number Format** - Use E.164 format: `+[country code][number]`
2. **Delivery Reports** - Enable for critical messages (OTP, alerts)
3. **Tagging** - Use tags to correlate messages with business context
4. **Error Handling** - Check `isSuccessful()` for each recipient individually
5. **Rate Limiting** - Implement retry with backoff for 429 responses
6. **Bulk Sending** - Use batch send for multiple recipients (more efficient)
## Trigger Phrases
- "send SMS Java", "text message Java"
- "SMS notification", "OTP SMS", "bulk SMS"
- "delivery report SMS", "Azure Communication Services SMS"
## When to Use
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
## Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.Related Skills
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