orthogonal-textbelt
Send SMS messages programmatically - simple HTTP API for text messaging
Best use case
orthogonal-textbelt is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Send SMS messages programmatically - simple HTTP API for text messaging
Teams using orthogonal-textbelt 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-textbelt/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How orthogonal-textbelt Compares
| Feature / Agent | orthogonal-textbelt | 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 programmatically - simple HTTP API for text messaging
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
# Textbelt - SMS API
## 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 simple HTTP API.
## Capabilities
- **Status**: Checking SMS delivery status (free)
- **Send an SMS**: Send an SMS using HTTP POST
## Usage
### Status (free)
Checking SMS 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/{message_id}"}'
```
### Send an SMS
Send an SMS using HTTP POST.
Note: No Urls in text message.
Max 800 characters
Parameters:
- phone* (string) - A phone number. If you're in the U.S. or Canada, you can just send a normal 10-digit phone number with area code. Outside the U.S., it is best to send the phone number in E.164 format with your country code.
- message* (string) - The content of your SMS.
- sender (string) - Optionally, the name of the business/organization you represent. This field is for regulatory purposes and is not visible to the end user in most countries. If not set, sender will default to your account-wide sender name.
- replyWebhookUrl (string) - U.S. phone numbers only: Textbelt lets you receive replies to SMS you've sent. Replies are sent by webhook, meaning you will have to set up an HTTP or HTTPS route on your website that will process inbound SMS.This will send an SMS. If the recipient responds, Textbelt will send an HTTP POST request to the specified endpoint (in this case, https://my.site/api/handleSmsReply). The webhook payload is application/json encoded. Your server must interpret it like any other HTTP POST request with a JSON payload. The JSON payload contains the following: textId: The ID of the original text that began the conversation. fromNumber: The phone number of the user that sent the reply (you can use this, for example, to send them a response depending on their reply). text: The content of their reply. Here's an example payload: { "textId": "123456", "fromNumber": "+1555123456", "text": "Here is my reply" }
- webhookData (string) - Endpoint supports a webhookData field. This data is passed as data in the webhook request. There is a maximum length of 100 characters in the webhookData field.
```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": "+1234567890",
"message": "Hello from Orthogonal!"
}'
```
## Limitations
- Maximum 800 characters per message
- No URLs allowed in message text
- US phone numbers supported
## Use Cases
1. **Notifications**: Send alerts and notifications
2. **Verification**: Send OTP codes
3. **Reminders**: Appointment and event reminders
4. **Updates**: Order and delivery updates
5. **Marketing**: Promotional messages (with consent)
## Discover More
For full endpoint details and parameters:
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/search \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"prompt":"textbelt API endpoints"}' List all endpoints
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/details \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"textbelt","path":"/text"}' # Get endpoint details
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