This repository contains two Python scripts, route_sms.py and send_sms.py, that demonstrate how to utilize the Twilio API for SMS services in conjunction with the Modal platform.
The Python scripts in this repository create a Modal cloud instance of a Flask application that interacts with the Twilio API to send and route SMS messages.
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route_sms.pyis a Flask application that receives incoming SMS messages, verifies the sender, and forwards the messages to a distribution group if the sender is recognized as an admin. This application runs on a Modal cloud instance, offering scalability and simplicity of deployment. -
send_sms.pyis a script that sends a test SMS to an admin phone number. This script also runs on a Modal cloud instance, demonstrating the simplicity of remote code execution.
To use these scripts, you'll need:
- A Modal account. If you don't have one, you can create one at modal.com.
- The
modal-clientpackage installed. - A Twilio account with a valid account SID and auth token.
- An admin phone number and a Twilio phone number.
- Clone the repository to your local machine.
- Load your environment variables.
- Run the
send_sms.pyscript to send a test SMS. - Deploy the
route_sms.pyscript as a Flask app on a Modal cloud instance to handle incoming SMS.
Please ensure that you understand the implications of sending and forwarding SMS messages, including any costs associated with using the Twilio API.
- Twilio API
- Modal Platform
- Flask