telnyx-messaging-hosted-python
Set up hosted SMS numbers, toll-free verification, and RCS messaging. Use when migrating numbers or enabling rich messaging features. This skill provides Python SDK examples.
Best use case
telnyx-messaging-hosted-python is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Set up hosted SMS numbers, toll-free verification, and RCS messaging. Use when migrating numbers or enabling rich messaging features. This skill provides Python SDK examples.
Teams using telnyx-messaging-hosted-python 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.
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Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
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How telnyx-messaging-hosted-python Compares
| Feature / Agent | telnyx-messaging-hosted-python | 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?
Set up hosted SMS numbers, toll-free verification, and RCS messaging. Use when migrating numbers or enabling rich messaging features. This skill provides Python SDK examples.
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
<!-- Auto-generated from Telnyx OpenAPI specs. Do not edit. -->
# Telnyx Messaging Hosted - Python
## Installation
```bash
pip install telnyx
```
## Setup
```python
import os
from telnyx import Telnyx
client = Telnyx(
api_key=os.environ.get("TELNYX_API_KEY"), # This is the default and can be omitted
)
```
All examples below assume `client` is already initialized as shown above.
## Error Handling
All API calls can fail with network errors, rate limits (429), validation errors (422),
or authentication errors (401). Always handle errors in production code:
```python
import telnyx
try:
result = client.messages.send(to="+13125550001", from_="+13125550002", text="Hello")
except telnyx.APIConnectionError:
print("Network error — check connectivity and retry")
except telnyx.RateLimitError:
# 429: rate limited — wait and retry with exponential backoff
import time
time.sleep(1) # Check Retry-After header for actual delay
except telnyx.APIStatusError as e:
print(f"API error {e.status_code}: {e.message}")
if e.status_code == 422:
print("Validation error — check required fields and formats")
```
Common error codes: `401` invalid API key, `403` insufficient permissions,
`404` resource not found, `422` validation error (check field formats),
`429` rate limited (retry with exponential backoff).
## Important Notes
- **Phone numbers** must be in E.164 format (e.g., `+13125550001`). Include the `+` prefix and country code. No spaces, dashes, or parentheses.
- **Pagination:** List methods return an auto-paginating iterator. Use `for item in page_result:` to iterate through all pages automatically.
## Send an RCS message
`POST /messages/rcs` — Required: `agent_id`, `to`, `messaging_profile_id`, `agent_message`
Optional: `mms_fallback` (object), `sms_fallback` (object), `type` (enum: RCS), `webhook_url` (url)
```python
response = client.messages.rcs.send(
agent_id="Agent007",
agent_message={},
messaging_profile_id="550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
to="+13125551234",
)
print(response.data)
```
Returns: `body` (object), `direction` (string), `encoding` (string), `from` (object), `id` (string), `messaging_profile_id` (string), `organization_id` (string), `received_at` (date-time), `record_type` (string), `to` (array[object]), `type` (string), `wait_seconds` (float)
## Generate RCS deeplink
Generate a deeplink URL that can be used to start an RCS conversation with a specific agent.
`GET /messages/rcs/deeplinks/{agent_id}`
```python
response = client.messages.rcs.generate_deeplink(
agent_id="550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
)
print(response.data)
```
Returns: `url` (string)
## List all RCS agents
`GET /messaging/rcs/agents`
```python
page = client.messaging.rcs.agents.list()
page = page.data[0]
print(page.agent_id)
```
Returns: `agent_id` (string), `agent_name` (string), `created_at` (date-time), `enabled` (boolean), `profile_id` (uuid), `updated_at` (date-time), `user_id` (string), `webhook_failover_url` (url), `webhook_url` (url)
## Retrieve an RCS agent
`GET /messaging/rcs/agents/{id}`
```python
rcs_agent_response = client.messaging.rcs.agents.retrieve(
"id",
)
print(rcs_agent_response.data)
```
Returns: `agent_id` (string), `agent_name` (string), `created_at` (date-time), `enabled` (boolean), `profile_id` (uuid), `updated_at` (date-time), `user_id` (string), `webhook_failover_url` (url), `webhook_url` (url)
## Modify an RCS agent
`PATCH /messaging/rcs/agents/{id}`
Optional: `profile_id` (uuid), `webhook_failover_url` (url), `webhook_url` (url)
```python
rcs_agent_response = client.messaging.rcs.agents.update(
id="550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
)
print(rcs_agent_response.data)
```
Returns: `agent_id` (string), `agent_name` (string), `created_at` (date-time), `enabled` (boolean), `profile_id` (uuid), `updated_at` (date-time), `user_id` (string), `webhook_failover_url` (url), `webhook_url` (url)
## Check RCS capabilities (batch)
`POST /messaging/rcs/bulk_capabilities` — Required: `agent_id`, `phone_numbers`
```python
response = client.messaging.rcs.list_bulk_capabilities(
agent_id="TestAgent",
phone_numbers=["+13125551234"],
)
print(response.data)
```
Returns: `agent_id` (string), `agent_name` (string), `features` (array[string]), `phone_number` (string), `record_type` (enum: rcs.capabilities)
## Check RCS capabilities
`GET /messaging/rcs/capabilities/{agent_id}/{phone_number}`
```python
response = client.messaging.rcs.retrieve_capabilities(
phone_number="+13125550001",
agent_id="550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
)
print(response.data)
```
Returns: `agent_id` (string), `agent_name` (string), `features` (array[string]), `phone_number` (string), `record_type` (enum: rcs.capabilities)
## Add RCS test number
Adds a test phone number to an RCS agent for testing purposes.
`PUT /messaging/rcs/test_number_invite/{id}/{phone_number}`
```python
response = client.messaging.rcs.invite_test_number(
phone_number="+13125550001",
id="550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
)
print(response.data)
```
Returns: `agent_id` (string), `phone_number` (string), `record_type` (enum: rcs.test_number_invite), `status` (string)
## List messaging hosted number orders
`GET /messaging_hosted_number_orders`
```python
page = client.messaging_hosted_number_orders.list()
page = page.data[0]
print(page.id)
```
Returns: `id` (uuid), `messaging_profile_id` (string | null), `phone_numbers` (array[object]), `record_type` (string), `status` (enum: carrier_rejected, compliance_review_failed, deleted, failed, incomplete_documentation, incorrect_billing_information, ineligible_carrier, loa_file_invalid, loa_file_successful, pending, provisioning, successful)
## Create a messaging hosted number order
`POST /messaging_hosted_number_orders`
Optional: `messaging_profile_id` (string), `phone_numbers` (array[string])
```python
messaging_hosted_number_order = client.messaging_hosted_number_orders.create()
print(messaging_hosted_number_order.data)
```
Returns: `id` (uuid), `messaging_profile_id` (string | null), `phone_numbers` (array[object]), `record_type` (string), `status` (enum: carrier_rejected, compliance_review_failed, deleted, failed, incomplete_documentation, incorrect_billing_information, ineligible_carrier, loa_file_invalid, loa_file_successful, pending, provisioning, successful)
## Check hosted messaging eligibility
`POST /messaging_hosted_number_orders/eligibility_numbers_check` — Required: `phone_numbers`
```python
response = client.messaging_hosted_number_orders.check_eligibility(
phone_numbers=["string"],
)
print(response.phone_numbers)
```
Returns: `phone_numbers` (array[object])
## Retrieve a messaging hosted number order
`GET /messaging_hosted_number_orders/{id}`
```python
messaging_hosted_number_order = client.messaging_hosted_number_orders.retrieve(
"id",
)
print(messaging_hosted_number_order.data)
```
Returns: `id` (uuid), `messaging_profile_id` (string | null), `phone_numbers` (array[object]), `record_type` (string), `status` (enum: carrier_rejected, compliance_review_failed, deleted, failed, incomplete_documentation, incorrect_billing_information, ineligible_carrier, loa_file_invalid, loa_file_successful, pending, provisioning, successful)
## Delete a messaging hosted number order
Delete a messaging hosted number order and all associated phone numbers.
`DELETE /messaging_hosted_number_orders/{id}`
```python
messaging_hosted_number_order = client.messaging_hosted_number_orders.delete(
"id",
)
print(messaging_hosted_number_order.data)
```
Returns: `id` (uuid), `messaging_profile_id` (string | null), `phone_numbers` (array[object]), `record_type` (string), `status` (enum: carrier_rejected, compliance_review_failed, deleted, failed, incomplete_documentation, incorrect_billing_information, ineligible_carrier, loa_file_invalid, loa_file_successful, pending, provisioning, successful)
## Upload hosted number document
`POST /messaging_hosted_number_orders/{id}/actions/file_upload`
```python
response = client.messaging_hosted_number_orders.actions.upload_file(
id="550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
)
print(response.data)
```
Returns: `id` (uuid), `messaging_profile_id` (string | null), `phone_numbers` (array[object]), `record_type` (string), `status` (enum: carrier_rejected, compliance_review_failed, deleted, failed, incomplete_documentation, incorrect_billing_information, ineligible_carrier, loa_file_invalid, loa_file_successful, pending, provisioning, successful)
## Validate hosted number codes
Validate the verification codes sent to the numbers of the hosted order. The verification codes must be created in the verification codes endpoint.
`POST /messaging_hosted_number_orders/{id}/validation_codes` — Required: `verification_codes`
```python
response = client.messaging_hosted_number_orders.validate_codes(
id="550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
verification_codes=[{
"code": "code",
"phone_number": "phone_number",
}],
)
print(response.data)
```
Returns: `order_id` (uuid), `phone_numbers` (array[object])
## Create hosted number verification codes
Create verification codes to validate numbers of the hosted order. The verification codes will be sent to the numbers of the hosted order.
`POST /messaging_hosted_number_orders/{id}/verification_codes` — Required: `phone_numbers`, `verification_method`
```python
response = client.messaging_hosted_number_orders.create_verification_codes(
id="550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
phone_numbers=["string"],
verification_method="sms",
)
print(response.data)
```
Returns: `error` (string), `phone_number` (string), `type` (enum: sms, call), `verification_code_id` (uuid)
## Delete a messaging hosted number
`DELETE /messaging_hosted_numbers/{id}`
```python
messaging_hosted_number = client.messaging_hosted_numbers.delete(
"id",
)
print(messaging_hosted_number.data)
```
Returns: `id` (uuid), `messaging_profile_id` (string | null), `phone_numbers` (array[object]), `record_type` (string), `status` (enum: carrier_rejected, compliance_review_failed, deleted, failed, incomplete_documentation, incorrect_billing_information, ineligible_carrier, loa_file_invalid, loa_file_successful, pending, provisioning, successful)
## List Verification Requests
Get a list of previously-submitted tollfree verification requests
`GET /messaging_tollfree/verification/requests`
```python
page = client.messaging_tollfree.verification.requests.list(
page=1,
page_size=1,
)
page = page.records[0]
print(page.id)
```
Returns: `records` (array[object]), `total_records` (integer)
## Submit Verification Request
Submit a new tollfree verification request
`POST /messaging_tollfree/verification/requests` — Required: `businessName`, `corporateWebsite`, `businessAddr1`, `businessCity`, `businessState`, `businessZip`, `businessContactFirstName`, `businessContactLastName`, `businessContactEmail`, `businessContactPhone`, `messageVolume`, `phoneNumbers`, `useCase`, `useCaseSummary`, `productionMessageContent`, `optInWorkflow`, `optInWorkflowImageURLs`, `additionalInformation`
Optional: `ageGatedContent` (boolean), `businessAddr2` (string), `businessRegistrationCountry` (string | null), `businessRegistrationNumber` (string | null), `businessRegistrationType` (string | null), `campaignVerifyAuthorizationToken` (string | null), `doingBusinessAs` (string | null), `entityType` (object), `helpMessageResponse` (string | null), `isvReseller` (string | null), `optInConfirmationResponse` (string | null), `optInKeywords` (string | null), `privacyPolicyURL` (string | null), `termsAndConditionURL` (string | null), `webhookUrl` (string)
```python
verification_request_egress = client.messaging_tollfree.verification.requests.create(
additional_information="additionalInformation",
business_addr1="600 Congress Avenue",
business_city="Austin",
business_contact_email="email@example.com",
business_contact_first_name="John",
business_contact_last_name="Doe",
business_contact_phone="+18005550100",
business_name="Telnyx LLC",
business_state="Texas",
business_zip="78701",
corporate_website="http://example.com",
message_volume="100,000",
opt_in_workflow="User signs into the Telnyx portal, enters a number and is prompted to select whether they want to use 2FA verification for security purposes. If they've opted in a confirmation message is sent out to the handset",
opt_in_workflow_image_urls=[{
"url": "https://telnyx.com/sign-up"
}, {
"url": "https://telnyx.com/company/data-privacy"
}],
phone_numbers=[{
"phone_number": "+18773554398"
}, {
"phone_number": "+18773554399"
}],
production_message_content="Your Telnyx OTP is XXXX",
use_case="2FA",
use_case_summary="This is a use case where Telnyx sends out 2FA codes to portal users to verify their identity in order to sign into the portal",
)
print(verification_request_egress.id)
```
Returns: `additionalInformation` (string), `ageGatedContent` (boolean), `businessAddr1` (string), `businessAddr2` (string), `businessCity` (string), `businessContactEmail` (string), `businessContactFirstName` (string), `businessContactLastName` (string), `businessContactPhone` (string), `businessName` (string), `businessRegistrationCountry` (string), `businessRegistrationNumber` (string), `businessRegistrationType` (string), `businessState` (string), `businessZip` (string), `campaignVerifyAuthorizationToken` (string | null), `corporateWebsite` (string), `doingBusinessAs` (string), `entityType` (object), `helpMessageResponse` (string), `id` (uuid), `isvReseller` (string), `messageVolume` (object), `optInConfirmationResponse` (string), `optInKeywords` (string), `optInWorkflow` (string), `optInWorkflowImageURLs` (array[object]), `phoneNumbers` (array[object]), `privacyPolicyURL` (string), `productionMessageContent` (string), `termsAndConditionURL` (string), `useCase` (object), `useCaseSummary` (string), `verificationRequestId` (string), `verificationStatus` (object), `webhookUrl` (string)
## Get Verification Request
Get a single verification request by its ID.
`GET /messaging_tollfree/verification/requests/{id}`
```python
verification_request_status = client.messaging_tollfree.verification.requests.retrieve(
"182bd5e5-6e1a-4fe4-a799-aa6d9a6ab26e",
)
print(verification_request_status.id)
```
Returns: `additionalInformation` (string), `ageGatedContent` (boolean), `businessAddr1` (string), `businessAddr2` (string), `businessCity` (string), `businessContactEmail` (string), `businessContactFirstName` (string), `businessContactLastName` (string), `businessContactPhone` (string), `businessName` (string), `businessRegistrationCountry` (string), `businessRegistrationNumber` (string), `businessRegistrationType` (string), `businessState` (string), `businessZip` (string), `campaignVerifyAuthorizationToken` (string | null), `corporateWebsite` (string), `createdAt` (date-time), `doingBusinessAs` (string), `entityType` (object), `helpMessageResponse` (string), `id` (uuid), `isvReseller` (string), `messageVolume` (object), `optInConfirmationResponse` (string), `optInKeywords` (string), `optInWorkflow` (string), `optInWorkflowImageURLs` (array[object]), `phoneNumbers` (array[object]), `privacyPolicyURL` (string), `productionMessageContent` (string), `reason` (string), `termsAndConditionURL` (string), `updatedAt` (date-time), `useCase` (object), `useCaseSummary` (string), `verificationStatus` (object), `webhookUrl` (string)
## Update Verification Request
Update an existing tollfree verification request. This is particularly useful when there are pending customer actions to be taken.
`PATCH /messaging_tollfree/verification/requests/{id}` — Required: `businessName`, `corporateWebsite`, `businessAddr1`, `businessCity`, `businessState`, `businessZip`, `businessContactFirstName`, `businessContactLastName`, `businessContactEmail`, `businessContactPhone`, `messageVolume`, `phoneNumbers`, `useCase`, `useCaseSummary`, `productionMessageContent`, `optInWorkflow`, `optInWorkflowImageURLs`, `additionalInformation`
Optional: `ageGatedContent` (boolean), `businessAddr2` (string), `businessRegistrationCountry` (string | null), `businessRegistrationNumber` (string | null), `businessRegistrationType` (string | null), `campaignVerifyAuthorizationToken` (string | null), `doingBusinessAs` (string | null), `entityType` (object), `helpMessageResponse` (string | null), `isvReseller` (string | null), `optInConfirmationResponse` (string | null), `optInKeywords` (string | null), `privacyPolicyURL` (string | null), `termsAndConditionURL` (string | null), `webhookUrl` (string)
```python
verification_request_egress = client.messaging_tollfree.verification.requests.update(
id="182bd5e5-6e1a-4fe4-a799-aa6d9a6ab26e",
additional_information="additionalInformation",
business_addr1="600 Congress Avenue",
business_city="Austin",
business_contact_email="email@example.com",
business_contact_first_name="John",
business_contact_last_name="Doe",
business_contact_phone="+18005550100",
business_name="Telnyx LLC",
business_state="Texas",
business_zip="78701",
corporate_website="http://example.com",
message_volume="100,000",
opt_in_workflow="User signs into the Telnyx portal, enters a number and is prompted to select whether they want to use 2FA verification for security purposes. If they've opted in a confirmation message is sent out to the handset",
opt_in_workflow_image_urls=[{
"url": "https://telnyx.com/sign-up"
}, {
"url": "https://telnyx.com/company/data-privacy"
}],
phone_numbers=[{
"phone_number": "+18773554398"
}, {
"phone_number": "+18773554399"
}],
production_message_content="Your Telnyx OTP is XXXX",
use_case="2FA",
use_case_summary="This is a use case where Telnyx sends out 2FA codes to portal users to verify their identity in order to sign into the portal",
)
print(verification_request_egress.id)
```
Returns: `additionalInformation` (string), `ageGatedContent` (boolean), `businessAddr1` (string), `businessAddr2` (string), `businessCity` (string), `businessContactEmail` (string), `businessContactFirstName` (string), `businessContactLastName` (string), `businessContactPhone` (string), `businessName` (string), `businessRegistrationCountry` (string), `businessRegistrationNumber` (string), `businessRegistrationType` (string), `businessState` (string), `businessZip` (string), `campaignVerifyAuthorizationToken` (string | null), `corporateWebsite` (string), `doingBusinessAs` (string), `entityType` (object), `helpMessageResponse` (string), `id` (uuid), `isvReseller` (string), `messageVolume` (object), `optInConfirmationResponse` (string), `optInKeywords` (string), `optInWorkflow` (string), `optInWorkflowImageURLs` (array[object]), `phoneNumbers` (array[object]), `privacyPolicyURL` (string), `productionMessageContent` (string), `termsAndConditionURL` (string), `useCase` (object), `useCaseSummary` (string), `verificationRequestId` (string), `verificationStatus` (object), `webhookUrl` (string)
## Delete Verification Request
Delete a verification request
A request may only be deleted when when the request is in the "rejected" state. * `HTTP 200`: request successfully deleted
* `HTTP 400`: request exists but can't be deleted (i.e. not rejected)
* `HTTP 404`: request unknown or already deleted
`DELETE /messaging_tollfree/verification/requests/{id}`
```python
client.messaging_tollfree.verification.requests.delete(
"182bd5e5-6e1a-4fe4-a799-aa6d9a6ab26e",
)
```
## Get Verification Request Status History
Get the history of status changes for a verification request. Returns a paginated list of historical status changes including the reason for each change and when it occurred.
`GET /messaging_tollfree/verification/requests/{id}/status_history`
```python
response = client.messaging_tollfree.verification.requests.retrieve_status_history(
id="182bd5e5-6e1a-4fe4-a799-aa6d9a6ab26e",
page_number=1,
page_size=1,
)
print(response.records)
```
Returns: `records` (array[object]), `total_records` (integer)
## List messaging URL domains
`GET /messaging_url_domains`
```python
page = client.messaging_url_domains.list()
page = page.data[0]
print(page.id)
```
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