Twilio MCP Monorepo

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a protocol designed for exchanging model context information between AI tools and services. This implementation allows users to expose Twilio's APIs to AI assistants and other tools that support the MCP protocol.

How to use MCP?

To get started with MCP, you can use the following command with npx:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "twilio": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@twilio-alpha/mcp",
        "YOUR_ACCOUNT_SID/YOUR_API_KEY:YOUR_API_SECRET"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Make sure to visit the Twilio API Keys documentation for information on how to find or create your API Key and Secret.

Key features of MCP?

• Exposes Twilio's Public API through the MCP server.
• Provides an OpenAPI MCP server that serves the given OpenAPI specification.
• Comprehensive documentation for each package to assist users.

Use cases of MCP?

1. Integrating Twilio APIs with AI assistants.
2. Facilitating communication between different AI tools and Twilio services.
3. Enabling developers to create applications that leverage Twilio's capabilities through a standardized protocol.

FAQ from MCP?

• What is the purpose of MCP?

MCP is designed to facilitate the exchange of model context information between AI tools and Twilio's APIs.

• How do I secure my Twilio data when using MCP?

It is recommended to avoid running community MCP servers alongside official ones to reduce the risk of unauthorized data access.

• What should I do if I encounter authentication issues?

Verify your Twilio API credentials format and permissions to ensure proper access.