orthogonal-send-text-message
Send SMS text messages to phone numbers. Use when the user asks to send a text, send an SMS, text someone, message a phone number, or send a notification via text message.
Best use case
orthogonal-send-text-message is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Send SMS text messages to phone numbers. Use when the user asks to send a text, send an SMS, text someone, message a phone number, or send a notification via text message.
Teams using orthogonal-send-text-message 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
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/orthogonal-send-text-message/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How orthogonal-send-text-message Compares
| Feature / Agent | orthogonal-send-text-message | 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 text messages to phone numbers. Use when the user asks to send a text, send an SMS, text someone, message a phone number, or send a notification via text message.
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
# Send Text Message
## Setup
Read your credentials from ~/.gooseworks/credentials.json:
```bash
export GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY=$(python3 -c "import json;print(json.load(open('$HOME/.gooseworks/credentials.json'))['api_key'])")
export GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE=$(python3 -c "import json;print(json.load(open('$HOME/.gooseworks/credentials.json')).get('api_base','https://api.gooseworks.ai'))")
```
If ~/.gooseworks/credentials.json does not exist, tell the user to run: `npx gooseworks login`
All endpoints use Bearer auth: `-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY"`
Send SMS messages via the Textbelt API on Orthogonal.
## Workflow
### Step 1: Gather Info
Ask the user for:
- **Phone number** (required) - US/Canada: 10-digit with area code. International: E.164 format (e.g., +44...)
- **Message** (required) - Max 800 characters. No URLs allowed.
### Step 2: Send the Message
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"textbelt","path":"/text"}'
"phone": "<phone_number>",
"message": "<message_text>"
}'
```
### Step 3: Confirm Delivery
The response includes a `textId`. Use it to check delivery status:
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"textbelt","path":"/status/{textId}"}'
```
This endpoint is free.
## Response
### Send Response (`/text`)
- **success** (boolean) - `true` if message was queued
- **textId** (string) - Message ID for delivery tracking (only on success)
- **quotaRemaining** (integer) - Remaining SMS credits
- **error** (string) - Error message (only on failure)
### Status Response (`/status/{textId}`)
- **status** (string) - `DELIVERED`, `SENDING`, `FAILED`, or `UNKNOWN`
## Constraints
- Max 800 characters per message
- No URLs in message text
- Sender name is optional and not visible to the recipient in most countries
## Optional Parameters
When sending, you can also include:
- `sender` (string) - Business/org name for regulatory purposes
- `replyWebhookUrl` (string) - US only: URL to receive reply webhooks
- `webhookData` (string) - Extra data passed to webhook (max 100 chars)
## Error Handling
- **success: false** with `error` field describes the issue (e.g., invalid phone number, insufficient credits)
- US/Canada numbers only work from US/Canada IP region
- International numbers require E.164 format (e.g., `+44...`)
- Messages containing URLs are rejected — use descriptions instead
- Max 800 characters — longer messages are rejected, not truncatedRelated Skills
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