opencode-skills-collection 1.0.186 → 1.0.188

package/bundled-skills/twilio-communications/SKILL.md

@@ -1,13 +1,21 @@
 ---
 name: twilio-communications
-description: "Basic pattern for sending SMS messages with Twilio. Handles the fundamentals: phone number formatting, message delivery, and delivery status callbacks."
+description: "Build communication features with Twilio: SMS messaging, voice
+  calls, WhatsApp Business API, and user verification (2FA). Covers the full
+  spectrum from simple notifications to complex IVR systems and multi-channel
+  authentication."
 risk: unknown
-source: "vibeship-spawner-skills (Apache 2.0)"
-date_added: "2026-02-27"
+source: vibeship-spawner-skills (Apache 2.0)
+date_added: 2026-02-27
 ---
 
 # Twilio Communications
 
+Build communication features with Twilio: SMS messaging, voice calls,
+WhatsApp Business API, and user verification (2FA). Covers the full
+spectrum from simple notifications to complex IVR systems and multi-channel
+authentication. Critical focus on compliance, rate limits, and error handling.
+
 ## Patterns
 
 ### SMS Sending Pattern
@@ -22,10 +30,8 @@ Key considerations:
 - Messages over 160 characters are split (and cost more)
 - Carrier filtering can block messages (especially to US numbers)
 
+**When to use**: Sending notifications to users,Transactional messages (order confirmations, shipping),Alerts and reminders
 
-**When to use**: ['Sending notifications to users', 'Transactional messages (order confirmations, shipping)', 'Alerts and reminders']
-
-```python
 from twilio.rest import Client
 from twilio.base.exceptions import TwilioRestException
 import os
@@ -95,8 +101,39 @@ class TwilioSMS:
         except TwilioRestException as e:
             return self._handle_error(e)
 
-    def _handle_error(self, error: Twilio
-```
+    def _handle_error(self, error: TwilioRestException) -> dict:
+        """Handle Twilio-specific errors."""
+        error_handlers = {
+            21610: "Recipient has opted out. They must reply START.",
+            21614: "Invalid 'To' phone number format.",
+            21211: "'From' phone number is not valid.",
+            30003: "Phone is unreachable (off, airplane mode, no signal).",
+            30005: "Unknown destination (invalid number or landline).",
+            30006: "Landline or unreachable carrier.",
+            30429: "Rate limit exceeded. Implement exponential backoff.",
+        }
+
+        return {
+            "success": False,
+            "error_code": error.code,
+            "error": error_handlers.get(error.code, error.msg),
+            "details": str(error)
+        }
+
+# Usage
+sms = TwilioSMS()
+result = sms.send_sms(
+    to="+14155551234",
+    body="Your order #1234 has shipped!",
+    status_callback="https://your-app.com/webhooks/twilio/status"
+)
+
+### Anti_patterns
+
+- Not validating E.164 format before sending
+- Hardcoding Twilio credentials in code
+- Ignoring delivery status callbacks
+- Not handling the opted-out (21610) error
 
 ### Twilio Verify Pattern (2FA/OTP)
 
@@ -112,10 +149,8 @@ Key benefits over DIY OTP:
 Google found SMS 2FA blocks "100% of automated bots, 96% of bulk
 phishing attacks, and 76% of targeted attacks."
 
+**When to use**: User phone number verification at signup,Two-factor authentication (2FA),Password reset verification,High-value transaction confirmation
 
-**When to use**: ['User phone number verification at signup', 'Two-factor authentication (2FA)', 'Password reset verification', 'High-value transaction confirmation']
-
-```python
 from twilio.rest import Client
 from twilio.base.exceptions import TwilioRestException
 import os
@@ -188,8 +223,88 @@ class TwilioVerify:
             to: Phone number or email that received code
             code: The code entered by user
 
-        R
-```
+        Returns:
+            Verification result
+        """
+        try:
+            check = self.client.verify \
+                .v2 \
+                .services(self.service_sid) \
+                .verification_checks \
+                .create(
+                    to=to,
+                    code=code
+                )
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "valid": check.status == "approved",
+                "status": check.status  # "approved" or "pending"
+            }
+
+        except TwilioRestException as e:
+            # Code was wrong or expired
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "valid": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }
+
+    def _handle_verify_error(self, error: TwilioRestException) -> dict:
+        """Handle Verify-specific errors."""
+        error_handlers = {
+            60200: "Invalid phone number format",
+            60203: "Max send attempts reached for this number",
+            60205: "Service not found - check VERIFY_SID",
+            60223: "Failed to create verification - carrier rejected",
+        }
+
+        return {
+            "success": False,
+            "error_code": error.code,
+            "error": error_handlers.get(error.code, error.msg)
+        }
+
+# Usage Example - Signup Flow
+verify = TwilioVerify()
+
+# Step 1: User enters phone number
+result = verify.send_verification("+14155551234", VerifyChannel.SMS)
+if result["success"]:
+    print("Code sent! Check your phone.")
+
+# Step 2: User enters the code they received
+code = "123456"  # From user input
+check = verify.check_verification("+14155551234", code)
+
+if check["valid"]:
+    print("Phone verified! Create account.")
+else:
+    print("Invalid code. Try again.")
+
+# Best Practice: Offer voice fallback
+async def verify_with_fallback(phone: str, max_attempts: int = 3):
+    """Verify with voice fallback if SMS fails."""
+    for attempt in range(max_attempts):
+        channel = VerifyChannel.SMS if attempt == 0 else VerifyChannel.CALL
+        result = verify.send_verification(phone, channel)
+
+        if result["success"]:
+            return result
+
+        # If SMS failed, wait and try voice
+        if channel == VerifyChannel.SMS:
+            await asyncio.sleep(30)
+            continue
+
+    return {"success": False, "error": "All verification attempts failed"}
+
+### Anti_patterns
+
+- Storing OTP codes in your database (Twilio handles this)
+- Not implementing rate limiting on your verify endpoint
+- Using same-code retries (let Verify generate new codes)
+- No fallback channel when SMS fails
 
 ### TwiML IVR Pattern
 
@@ -208,10 +323,8 @@ Core TwiML verbs:
 Key insight: Twilio makes HTTP request to your webhook, you return
 TwiML, Twilio executes it. Stateless, so use URL params or sessions.
 
+**When to use**: Phone menu systems (press 1 for sales...),Automated customer support,Appointment reminders with confirmation,Voicemail systems
 
-**When to use**: ['Phone menu systems (press 1 for sales...)', 'Automated customer support', 'Appointment reminders with confirmation', 'Voicemail systems']
-
-```python
 from flask import Flask, request, Response
 from twilio.twiml.voice_response import VoiceResponse, Gather
 from twilio.request_validator import RequestValidator
@@ -281,20 +394,1189 @@ def menu_selection():
 
     elif digit == "3":
         # Voicemail
-        response.say("Please leave a message after 
+        response.say("Please leave a message after the beep.")
+        response.record(
+            action="/voice/voicemail-saved",
+            max_length=120,
+            transcribe=True,
+            transcribe_callback="/voice/transcription"
+        )
+
+    else:
+        response.say("Invalid selection.")
+        response.redirect("/voice/incoming")
+
+    return Response(str(response), mimetype="text/xml")
+
+@app.route("/voice/voicemail-saved", methods=["POST"])
+@validate_twilio_request
+def voicemail_saved():
+    """Handle saved voicemail."""
+    response = VoiceResponse()
+
+    recording_url = request.form.get("RecordingUrl")
+    recording_sid = request.form.get("RecordingSid")
+
+    # Save to database, notify team, etc.
+    print(f"Voicemail saved: {recording_url}")
+
+    response.say("Thank you. Goodbye.")
+    response.hangup()
+
+    return Response(str(response), mimetype="text/xml")
+
+@app.route("/voice/transcription", methods=["POST"])
+@validate_twilio_request
+def transcription_callback():
+    """Handle voicemail transcription."""
+    transcription = request.form.get("TranscriptionText")
+    recording_sid = request.form.get("RecordingSid")
+
+    # Save transcription, send to Slack, etc.
+    print(f"Transcription: {transcription}")
+
+    return "", 200
+
+# Outbound call example
+from twilio.rest import Client
+
+def make_outbound_call(to: str, message: str):
+    """Make outbound call with custom TwiML."""
+    client = Client(
+        os.environ["TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID"],
+        os.environ["TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN"]
+    )
+
+    # TwiML Bin URL or your endpoint
+    call = client.calls.create(
+        to=to,
+        from_=os.environ["TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER"],
+        url="https://your-app.com/voice/outbound-message",
+        status_callback="https://your-app.com/voice/status"
+    )
+
+    return call.sid
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    app.run(debug=True)
+
+### Anti_patterns
+
+- Not validating X-Twilio-Signature (security risk)
+- Returning non-XML responses to Twilio
+- Not handling timeout/no-input cases
+- Hardcoding phone numbers in TwiML
+
+### WhatsApp Business API Pattern
+
+Send and receive WhatsApp messages via Twilio API.
+Uses the same Twilio Messages API as SMS with minor changes.
+
+Key WhatsApp rules:
+- 24-hour session window: Can only reply within 24 hours of user message
+- Template messages: Pre-approved templates for outside session window
+- Opt-in required: Users must explicitly consent to receive messages
+- Rate limit: 80 MPS default (up to 400 with approval)
+- Character limits: Non-template 1024 chars, templates ~550 chars
+
+**When to use**: Customer support with rich media,Order notifications with buttons,Marketing messages (with templates),Interactive flows (booking, surveys)
+
+from twilio.rest import Client
+from twilio.base.exceptions import TwilioRestException
+import os
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+from typing import Optional
+
+class TwilioWhatsApp:
+    """
+    WhatsApp Business API via Twilio.
+    Handles session windows and template messages.
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.client = Client(
+            os.environ["TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID"],
+            os.environ["TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN"]
+        )
+        # WhatsApp number format: whatsapp:+14155551234
+        self.from_number = os.environ["TWILIO_WHATSAPP_NUMBER"]
+
+    def send_message(
+        self,
+        to: str,
+        body: str,
+        media_url: Optional[str] = None
+    ) -> dict:
+        """
+        Send WhatsApp message within 24-hour session.
+
+        Args:
+            to: Recipient number (E.164, without whatsapp: prefix)
+            body: Message text (max 1024 chars for non-template)
+            media_url: Optional image/document URL
+
+        Returns:
+            Message result
+        """
+        # Format for WhatsApp
+        to_whatsapp = f"whatsapp:{to}"
+        from_whatsapp = f"whatsapp:{self.from_number}"
+
+        try:
+            message_params = {
+                "to": to_whatsapp,
+                "from_": from_whatsapp,
+                "body": body
+            }
+
+            if media_url:
+                message_params["media_url"] = [media_url]
+
+            message = self.client.messages.create(**message_params)
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "message_sid": message.sid,
+                "status": message.status
+            }
+
+        except TwilioRestException as e:
+            return self._handle_whatsapp_error(e)
+
+    def send_template_message(
+        self,
+        to: str,
+        content_sid: str,
+        content_variables: dict
+    ) -> dict:
+        """
+        Send pre-approved template message.
+        Use this for messages outside 24-hour window.
+
+        Content templates must be approved by WhatsApp first.
+        Create them in Twilio Console > Content Template Builder.
+        """
+        to_whatsapp = f"whatsapp:{to}"
+        from_whatsapp = f"whatsapp:{self.from_number}"
+
+        try:
+            message = self.client.messages.create(
+                to=to_whatsapp,
+                from_=from_whatsapp,
+                content_sid=content_sid,
+                content_variables=content_variables
+            )
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "message_sid": message.sid,
+                "template": True
+            }
+
+        except TwilioRestException as e:
+            return self._handle_whatsapp_error(e)
+
+    def _handle_whatsapp_error(self, error: TwilioRestException) -> dict:
+        """Handle WhatsApp-specific errors."""
+        error_handlers = {
+            63016: "Outside 24-hour window. Use template message.",
+            63018: "Template not approved or doesn't exist.",
+            63025: "Too many template messages sent to this user.",
+            63038: "Rate limit exceeded for WhatsApp.",
+        }
+
+        return {
+            "success": False,
+            "error_code": error.code,
+            "error": error_handlers.get(error.code, error.msg)
+        }
+
+# Flask webhook for incoming WhatsApp messages
+from flask import Flask, request
+
+app = Flask(__name__)
+
+@app.route("/webhooks/whatsapp", methods=["POST"])
+def whatsapp_webhook():
+    """Handle incoming WhatsApp messages."""
+    from_number = request.form.get("From", "").replace("whatsapp:", "")
+    body = request.form.get("Body", "")
+    media_url = request.form.get("MediaUrl0")  # First attachment
+
+    # Track session start (24-hour window begins now)
+    session_start = datetime.now()
+    session_expires = session_start + timedelta(hours=24)
+
+    # Store in database for session tracking
+    # user_sessions[from_number] = session_expires
+
+    # Process message and respond
+    response = process_whatsapp_message(from_number, body, media_url)
+
+    # Reply within session
+    whatsapp = TwilioWhatsApp()
+    whatsapp.send_message(from_number, response)
+
+    return "", 200
+
+def process_whatsapp_message(phone: str, text: str, media: str) -> str:
+    """Process incoming message and generate response."""
+    text_lower = text.lower()
+
+    if "order status" in text_lower:
+        return "Your order #1234 is out for delivery!"
+    elif "support" in text_lower:
+        return "A support agent will contact you shortly."
+    else:
+        return "Thanks for your message! Reply with 'order status' or 'support'."
+
+# Send typing indicator (2025 feature)
+def send_typing_indicator(to: str):
+    """Let user know you're typing."""
+    # Requires Senders API setup
+    pass
+
+### Anti_patterns
+
+- Sending non-template messages outside 24-hour window
+- Not tracking session windows per user
+- Exceeding 1024 char limit for session messages
+- Not handling template rejection errors
+
+### Webhook Handler Pattern
+
+Handle Twilio webhooks for delivery status, incoming messages,
+and call events. Critical: always validate X-Twilio-Signature.
+
+Twilio sends webhooks for:
+- Message status updates (queued → sent → delivered/failed)
+- Incoming SMS/WhatsApp messages
+- Call events (initiated, ringing, answered, completed)
+- Recording/transcription ready
+
+**When to use**: Tracking message delivery status,Receiving incoming messages,Call analytics and logging,Voicemail transcription processing
+
+from flask import Flask, request, abort
+from twilio.request_validator import RequestValidator
+from functools import wraps
+import os
+import logging
+
+app = Flask(__name__)
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+def validate_twilio_signature(f):
+    """
+    Validate that request came from Twilio.
+    CRITICAL: Always use this for webhook endpoints.
+    """
+    @wraps(f)
+    def wrapper(*args, **kwargs):
+        validator = RequestValidator(os.environ["TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN"])
+
+        # Build full URL (including query params)
+        url = request.url
+
+        # Get POST body as dict
+        params = request.form.to_dict()
+
+        # Get signature from header
+        signature = request.headers.get("X-Twilio-Signature", "")
+
+        if not validator.validate(url, params, signature):
+            logger.warning(f"Invalid Twilio signature from {request.remote_addr}")
+            abort(403)
+
+        return f(*args, **kwargs)
+    return wrapper
+
+@app.route("/webhooks/twilio/sms/status", methods=["POST"])
+@validate_twilio_signature
+def sms_status_callback():
+    """
+    Handle SMS delivery status updates.
+
+    Status progression: queued → sending → sent → delivered
+    Or: queued → sending → undelivered/failed
+    """
+    message_sid = request.form.get("MessageSid")
+    status = request.form.get("MessageStatus")
+    error_code = request.form.get("ErrorCode")
+    error_message = request.form.get("ErrorMessage")
+
+    logger.info(f"SMS {message_sid}: {status}")
+
+    if status == "delivered":
+        # Message successfully delivered
+        update_message_status(message_sid, "delivered")
+
+    elif status == "undelivered":
+        # Carrier rejected or other failure
+        logger.error(f"SMS failed: {error_code} - {error_message}")
+        handle_failed_message(message_sid, error_code, error_message)
+
+    elif status == "failed":
+        # Twilio couldn't send
+        logger.error(f"SMS send failed: {error_code}")
+        handle_failed_message(message_sid, error_code, error_message)
+
+    return "", 200
+
+@app.route("/webhooks/twilio/sms/incoming", methods=["POST"])
+@validate_twilio_signature
+def incoming_sms():
+    """
+    Handle incoming SMS messages.
+    """
+    from_number = request.form.get("From")
+    to_number = request.form.get("To")
+    body = request.form.get("Body")
+    num_media = int(request.form.get("NumMedia", 0))
+
+    # Handle media attachments
+    media_urls = []
+    for i in range(num_media):
+        media_urls.append(request.form.get(f"MediaUrl{i}"))
+
+    # Check for opt-out keywords
+    if body.strip().upper() in ["STOP", "UNSUBSCRIBE", "CANCEL"]:
+        handle_opt_out(from_number)
+        return "", 200
+
+    # Check for opt-in keywords
+    if body.strip().upper() in ["START", "SUBSCRIBE"]:
+        handle_opt_in(from_number)
+        return "", 200
+
+    # Process message
+    process_incoming_sms(from_number, body, media_urls)
+
+    return "", 200
+
+@app.route("/webhooks/twilio/voice/status", methods=["POST"])
+@validate_twilio_signature
+def voice_status_callback():
+    """Handle call status updates."""
+    call_sid = request.form.get("CallSid")
+    status = request.form.get("CallStatus")
+    duration = request.form.get("CallDuration")
+    direction = request.form.get("Direction")
+
+    # Call statuses: initiated, ringing, in-progress, completed, busy, no-answer, canceled, failed
+
+    logger.info(f"Call {call_sid}: {status} ({duration}s)")
+
+    if status == "completed":
+        # Call ended normally
+        log_call_completion(call_sid, duration)
+
+    elif status in ["busy", "no-answer", "canceled", "failed"]:
+        # Call didn't connect
+        handle_failed_call(call_sid, status)
+
+    return "", 200
+
+# Helper functions
+def update_message_status(message_sid: str, status: str):
+    """Update message status in database."""
+    pass
+
+def handle_failed_message(message_sid: str, error_code: str, error_msg: str):
+    """Handle failed message delivery."""
+    # Notify team, retry logic, etc.
+    pass
+
+def handle_opt_out(phone: str):
+    """Handle user opting out of messages."""
+    # Mark user as opted out in database
+    # IMPORTANT: Must respect this!
+    pass
+
+def handle_opt_in(phone: str):
+    """Handle user opting back in."""
+    pass
+
+def process_incoming_sms(from_phone: str, body: str, media: list):
+    """Process incoming SMS message."""
+    pass
+
+def log_call_completion(call_sid: str, duration: str):
+    """Log completed call."""
+    pass
+
+def handle_failed_call(call_sid: str, status: str):
+    """Handle call that didn't connect."""
+    pass
+
+### Anti_patterns
+
+- Not validating X-Twilio-Signature
+- Exposing webhook URLs without authentication
+- Not handling opt-out keywords (STOP)
+- Blocking webhook response (should be fast)
+
+### Rate Limit and Retry Pattern
+
+Handle Twilio rate limits and implement proper retry logic.
+
+Default limits:
+- SMS: 80 messages per second (MPS)
+- Voice: Varies by number type and region
+- API calls: 100 requests per second
+
+Error codes:
+- 20429: Voice API rate limit
+- 30429: Messaging API rate limit
+
+**When to use**: High-volume messaging applications,Bulk SMS campaigns,Automated calling systems
+
+import time
+import random
+from functools import wraps
+from twilio.base.exceptions import TwilioRestException
+import logging
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+def exponential_backoff_retry(
+    max_retries: int = 5,
+    base_delay: float = 1.0,
+    max_delay: float = 60.0,
+    rate_limit_codes: list = [20429, 30429]
+):
+    """
+    Decorator for exponential backoff retry on rate limits.
+
+    Uses jitter to prevent thundering herd.
+    """
+    def decorator(func):
+        @wraps(func)
+        def wrapper(*args, **kwargs):
+            last_exception = None
+
+            for attempt in range(max_retries + 1):
+                try:
+                    return func(*args, **kwargs)
+
+                except TwilioRestException as e:
+                    last_exception = e
+
+                    # Only retry on rate limit errors
+                    if e.code not in rate_limit_codes:
+                        raise
+
+                    if attempt == max_retries:
+                        logger.error(f"Max retries exceeded: {e}")
+                        raise
+
+                    # Calculate delay with jitter
+                    delay = min(
+                        base_delay * (2 ** attempt) + random.uniform(0, 1),
+                        max_delay
+                    )
+
+                    logger.warning(
+                        f"Rate limited (attempt {attempt + 1}/{max_retries}). "
+                        f"Retrying in {delay:.1f}s"
+                    )
+                    time.sleep(delay)
+
+            raise last_exception
+
+        return wrapper
+    return decorator
+
+# Usage
+from twilio.rest import Client
+
+client = Client(account_sid, auth_token)
+
+@exponential_backoff_retry(max_retries=5)
+def send_sms(to: str, body: str):
+    return client.messages.create(
+        to=to,
+        from_=from_number,
+        body=body
+    )
+
+# Bulk sending with rate limiting
+import asyncio
+from asyncio import Semaphore
+
+class RateLimitedSender:
+    """
+    Send messages with built-in rate limiting.
+    Stays under Twilio's 80 MPS limit.
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, client, from_number: str, mps: int = 50):
+        self.client = client
+        self.from_number = from_number
+        self.mps = mps
+        self.semaphore = Semaphore(mps)
+
+    async def send_bulk(self, messages: list[dict]) -> list[dict]:
+        """
+        Send messages with rate limiting.
+
+        Args:
+            messages: List of {"to": "+1...", "body": "..."}
+
+        Returns:
+            Results for each message
+        """
+        tasks = [
+            self._send_with_limit(msg["to"], msg["body"])
+            for msg in messages
+        ]
+
+        return await asyncio.gather(*tasks, return_exceptions=True)
+
+    async def _send_with_limit(self, to: str, body: str):
+        """Send single message with semaphore-based rate limit."""
+        async with self.semaphore:
+            try:
+                # Use sync client in thread pool
+                loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()
+                result = await loop.run_in_executor(
+                    None,
+                    lambda: self.client.messages.create(
+                        to=to,
+                        from_=self.from_number,
+                        body=body
+                    )
+                )
+                return {"success": True, "sid": result.sid, "to": to}
+
+            except TwilioRestException as e:
+                return {"success": False, "error": str(e), "to": to}
+
+            finally:
+                # Delay to maintain rate limit
+                await asyncio.sleep(1 / self.mps)
+
+# Usage
+async def send_campaign():
+    sender = RateLimitedSender(client, from_number, mps=50)
+
+    messages = [
+        {"to": "+14155551234", "body": "Hello!"},
+        {"to": "+14155555678", "body": "Hello!"},
+        # ... thousands of messages
+    ]
+
+    results = await sender.send_bulk(messages)
+
+    successful = sum(1 for r in results if r.get("success"))
+    print(f"Sent {successful}/{len(messages)} messages")
+
+### Anti_patterns
+
+- Retrying immediately without backoff
+- No jitter causing thundering herd
+- Retrying non-rate-limit errors
+- Exceeding Twilio's MPS limit
+
+## Sharp Edges
+
+### Sending to Users Who Opted Out (Error 21610)
+
+Severity: HIGH
+
+Situation: Sending SMS to a phone number
+
+Symptoms:
+Message fails with error code 21610. Twilio rejects the message.
+User never receives the SMS. Same number worked before.
+
+Why this breaks:
+The recipient replied "STOP" (or UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, etc.) to a previous
+message from your number. Twilio automatically honors opt-outs and blocks
+further messages to that number from your account.
+
+This is legally required for US messaging (TCPA, CTIA guidelines).
+You cannot override this - the user must reply "START" to opt back in.
+
+Recommended fix:
+
+## Track opt-out status in your database
+
+```python
+# In your webhook handler
+@app.route("/webhooks/sms/incoming", methods=["POST"])
+def incoming_sms():
+    from_number = request.form.get("From")
+    body = request.form.get("Body", "").strip().upper()
+
+    # Standard opt-out keywords
+    if body in ["STOP", "UNSUBSCRIBE", "CANCEL", "END", "QUIT"]:
+        mark_user_opted_out(from_number)
+        return "", 200
+
+    # Standard opt-in keywords
+    if body in ["START", "SUBSCRIBE", "YES", "UNSTOP"]:
+        mark_user_opted_in(from_number)
+        return "", 200
+
+    # Process other messages...
+
+# Before sending
+def send_sms_safe(to: str, body: str):
+    if is_user_opted_out(to):
+        return {"success": False, "error": "User has opted out"}
+
+    try:
+        return send_sms(to, body)
+    except TwilioRestException as e:
+        if e.code == 21610:
+            # Update database - they opted out via carrier
+            mark_user_opted_out(to)
+        raise
+```
+
+## Include opt-out instructions
+Add "Reply STOP to unsubscribe" to marketing messages.
+
+### Phone Unreachable But Valid (Error 30003)
+
+Severity: MEDIUM
+
+Situation: Sending SMS to a mobile number
+
+Symptoms:
+Message fails with error 30003. Number was valid and worked before.
+Intermittent - sometimes works, sometimes fails.
+
+Why this breaks:
+Error 30003 means "Unreachable destination handset." The phone exists but
+can't receive messages right now. Common causes:
+- Phone powered off
+- Airplane mode
+- Out of signal range
+- Carrier network issues
+- Phone storage full
+
+Unlike 30006 (permanent unreachable), 30003 is usually temporary.
+
+Recommended fix:
+
+## Implement retry logic for transient failures
+
+```python
+TRANSIENT_ERRORS = [30003, 30008, 30009]  # Retriable errors
+
+async def send_with_retry(to: str, body: str, max_retries: int = 3):
+    for attempt in range(max_retries):
+        result = send_sms(to, body)
+
+        if result["success"]:
+            return result
+
+        if result.get("error_code") not in TRANSIENT_ERRORS:
+            # Don't retry permanent failures
+            return result
+
+        # Exponential backoff: 5min, 15min, 45min
+        delay = 300 * (3 ** attempt)
+        await asyncio.sleep(delay)
+
+    return {"success": False, "error": "Max retries exceeded"}
+```
+
+## Provide fallback channel
+
+```python
+async def notify_user(user, message):
+    # Try SMS first
+    result = await send_sms(user.phone, message)
+
+    if result.get("error_code") == 30003:
+        # Phone unreachable - try email
+        await send_email(user.email, message)
+        return {"channel": "email", "status": "sent"}
+
+    return {"channel": "sms", "status": result["status"]}
+```
+
+### Messages Blocked by Carrier Filtering
+
+Severity: HIGH
+
+Situation: Sending SMS to US phone numbers
+
+Symptoms:
+Messages show as "sent" but never "delivered." No error from Twilio.
+Users say they never received the message. Pattern in specific carriers
+or message content.
+
+Why this breaks:
+US carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) aggressively filter SMS for spam.
+Your message might be blocked if:
+- Contains URLs (especially short URLs or unknown domains)
+- Looks like phishing (urgent, account, verify, click now)
+- High volume from same number
+- Not using registered A2P 10DLC
+- Low sender reputation
+
+Carriers don't tell Twilio why messages are filtered - they just
+silently drop them.
+
+Recommended fix:
+
+## Register for A2P 10DLC (US requirement)
+
+```
+1. Go to Twilio Console > Messaging > Trust Hub
+2. Register your business brand
+3. Create a messaging campaign (describes use case)
+4. Wait for approval (can take days)
+5. Associate phone numbers with campaign
+```
+
+## Message content best practices
+
+```python
+def sanitize_message(text: str) -> str:
+    """Make message less likely to be filtered."""
+    # Avoid URL shorteners - use full domain
+    # Avoid spam trigger words
+    # Keep it conversational, not promotional
+
+    # Example: Instead of this
+    bad = "URGENT: Verify your account now! Click: bit.ly/abc"
+
+    # Do this
+    good = "Hi! Your order #1234 is ready. Questions? Reply here."
+
+    return text
+
+# Use toll-free or short code for high volume
+# 10DLC is for <10K msg/day
+# Toll-free: up to 10K msg/day
+# Short code: 100K+ msg/day
+```
+
+## Monitor delivery rates
+
+```python
+def track_delivery_rate():
+    sent = get_messages_with_status("sent")
+    delivered = get_messages_with_status("delivered")
+
+    rate = len(delivered) / len(sent) * 100
+
+    if rate < 95:
+        alert_team(f"Delivery rate dropped to {rate}%")
+```
+
+### Not Validating Webhook Signatures
+
+Severity: CRITICAL
+
+Situation: Receiving Twilio webhook callbacks
+
+Symptoms:
+Attackers send fake webhooks to your endpoint. Fraudulent transactions
+processed. Spoofed incoming messages trigger actions.
+
+Why this breaks:
+Twilio signs all webhook requests with X-Twilio-Signature header.
+If you don't validate this, anyone who knows your webhook URL can
+send fake requests pretending to be Twilio.
+
+This can lead to:
+- Fake message delivery confirmations
+- Spoofed incoming messages
+- Fraudulent verification approvals
+
+Recommended fix:
+
+## ALWAYS validate the signature
+
+```python
+from twilio.request_validator import RequestValidator
+from flask import Flask, request, abort
+from functools import wraps
+import os
+
+def require_twilio_signature(f):
+    """Decorator to validate Twilio webhook requests."""
+    @wraps(f)
+    def wrapper(*args, **kwargs):
+        validator = RequestValidator(os.environ["TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN"])
+
+        # Full URL including query string
+        url = request.url
+
+        # POST body as dict
+        params = request.form.to_dict()
+
+        # Signature header
+        signature = request.headers.get("X-Twilio-Signature", "")
+
+        if not validator.validate(url, params, signature):
+            abort(403)
+
+        return f(*args, **kwargs)
+    return wrapper
+
+@app.route("/webhooks/twilio", methods=["POST"])
+@require_twilio_signature  # ALWAYS use this
+def twilio_webhook():
+    # Safe to process
+    pass
+```
+
+## Common validation gotchas
+
+```python
+# URL must match EXACTLY what Twilio called
+# If behind proxy, you might need:
+url = request.headers.get("X-Forwarded-Proto", "http") + "://" + \
+      request.headers.get("X-Forwarded-Host", request.host) + \
+      request.path
+
+# If using ngrok, URL changes each restart
+# Use consistent URL in production
+```
+
+### WhatsApp Message Outside 24-Hour Window (Error 63016)
+
+Severity: HIGH
+
+Situation: Sending WhatsApp message to a user
+
+Symptoms:
+Message fails with error 63016. "Message is outside the allowed window."
+Template messages work, but regular messages fail.
+
+Why this breaks:
+WhatsApp has strict rules about unsolicited messages:
+- Users must message you first
+- You can only reply within 24 hours of their last message
+- After 24 hours, you must use pre-approved template messages
+
+This prevents spam and maintains WhatsApp's trust as a platform.
+
+Recommended fix:
+
+## Track session windows per user
+
+```python
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+
+class WhatsAppSession:
+    def __init__(self, redis_client):
+        self.redis = redis_client
+        self.window_hours = 24
+
+    def start_session(self, phone: str):
+        """Start/refresh 24-hour session on incoming message."""
+        key = f"wa_session:{phone}"
+        expires = datetime.now() + timedelta(hours=self.window_hours)
+        self.redis.set(key, expires.isoformat(), ex=self.window_hours * 3600)
+
+    def can_send_freeform(self, phone: str) -> bool:
+        """Check if we can send non-template message."""
+        key = f"wa_session:{phone}"
+        expires_str = self.redis.get(key)
+
+        if not expires_str:
+            return False
+
+        expires = datetime.fromisoformat(expires_str)
+        return datetime.now() < expires
+
+    def send_message(self, phone: str, body: str, template_sid: str = None):
+        """Send message, using template if outside window."""
+        if self.can_send_freeform(phone):
+            return send_whatsapp_message(phone, body)
+        elif template_sid:
+            return send_whatsapp_template(phone, template_sid)
+        else:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": "Outside session window, template required"
+            }
+```
+
+## Incoming message webhook
+
+```python
+@app.route("/webhooks/whatsapp", methods=["POST"])
+def whatsapp_incoming():
+    from_phone = request.form.get("From").replace("whatsapp:", "")
+
+    # Start/refresh session
+    session.start_session(from_phone)
+
+    # Process message...
+```
+
+## Create approved templates for common messages
+
 ```
+1. Twilio Console > Content Template Builder
+2. Create template with {{1}} placeholders
+3. Submit for WhatsApp approval (takes 24-48 hours)
+4. Use content_sid to send
+```
+
+### Exposed Account SID or Auth Token
+
+Severity: CRITICAL
+
+Situation: Deploying Twilio integration
+
+Symptoms:
+Unauthorized charges on Twilio account. Messages sent you didn't send.
+Phone numbers purchased without authorization.
+
+Why this breaks:
+If attackers get your Account SID + Auth Token, they have FULL access
+to your Twilio account. They can:
+- Send messages (charging your account)
+- Buy phone numbers
+- Access call recordings
+- Modify your configuration
+
+Common exposure points:
+- Hardcoded in source code (pushed to GitHub)
+- In client-side JavaScript
+- In Docker images
+- In logs
+
+Recommended fix:
+
+## Never hardcode credentials
+
+```python
+# BAD - never do this
+client = Client("AC1234...", "abc123...")
+
+# GOOD - environment variables
+client = Client(
+    os.environ["TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID"],
+    os.environ["TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN"]
+)
+
+# GOOD - secrets manager
+from aws_secretsmanager import get_secret
+creds = get_secret("twilio-credentials")
+client = Client(creds["sid"], creds["token"])
+```
+
+## Use API Key instead of Auth Token
+
+```python
+# Auth Token has full account access
+# API Keys can be scoped and revoked
+
+# Create API Key in Twilio Console
+client = Client(
+    os.environ["TWILIO_API_KEY_SID"],
+    os.environ["TWILIO_API_KEY_SECRET"],
+    os.environ["TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID"]
+)
+
+# If compromised, revoke just that key
+```
+
+## Rotate tokens immediately if exposed
+
+```
+1. Twilio Console > Account > API credentials
+2. Rotate Auth Token
+3. Update all deployments with new token
+4. Review account activity for unauthorized use
+```
+
+### Verify Rate Limit Exceeded (Error 60203)
+
+Severity: MEDIUM
+
+Situation: Sending verification codes
+
+Symptoms:
+Verification request fails with error 60203.
+"Max send attempts reached for this phone number."
+
+Why this breaks:
+Twilio Verify has built-in rate limits to prevent abuse:
+- 5 verification attempts per phone number per service per 10 minutes
+- Helps prevent SMS pumping fraud
+- Protects against brute-force attacks
+
+If users legitimately need more attempts, you may have UX issues.
+
+Recommended fix:
+
+## Implement application-level rate limiting too
+
+```python
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+import redis
+
+class VerifyRateLimiter:
+    def __init__(self, redis_client):
+        self.redis = redis_client
+        # Stricter than Twilio's limit
+        self.max_attempts = 3
+        self.window_minutes = 10
+
+    def can_request(self, phone: str) -> bool:
+        key = f"verify_rate:{phone}"
+        attempts = self.redis.get(key)
 
-## ⚠️ Sharp Edges
+        if attempts and int(attempts) >= self.max_attempts:
+            return False
 
-| Issue | Severity | Solution |
-|-------|----------|----------|
-| Issue | high | ## Track opt-out status in your database |
-| Issue | medium | ## Implement retry logic for transient failures |
-| Issue | high | ## Register for A2P 10DLC (US requirement) |
-| Issue | critical | ## ALWAYS validate the signature |
-| Issue | high | ## Track session windows per user |
-| Issue | critical | ## Never hardcode credentials |
-| Issue | medium | ## Implement application-level rate limiting too |
+        return True
+
+    def record_attempt(self, phone: str):
+        key = f"verify_rate:{phone}"
+        pipe = self.redis.pipeline()
+        pipe.incr(key)
+        pipe.expire(key, self.window_minutes * 60)
+        pipe.execute()
+
+    def get_wait_time(self, phone: str) -> int:
+        """Return seconds until user can request again."""
+        key = f"verify_rate:{phone}"
+        ttl = self.redis.ttl(key)
+        return max(0, ttl)
+
+# Usage
+limiter = VerifyRateLimiter(redis_client)
+
+@app.route("/verify/send", methods=["POST"])
+def send_verification():
+    phone = request.json["phone"]
+
+    if not limiter.can_request(phone):
+        wait = limiter.get_wait_time(phone)
+        return {
+            "error": f"Too many attempts. Try again in {wait} seconds."
+        }, 429
+
+    result = twilio_verify.send_verification(phone)
+
+    if result["success"]:
+        limiter.record_attempt(phone)
+
+    return result
+```
+
+## Provide clear user feedback
+
+```python
+# Show remaining attempts
+# Show countdown timer
+# Offer alternative (voice call, email)
+```
+
+## Validation Checks
+
+### Hardcoded Twilio Credentials
+
+Severity: ERROR
+
+Twilio credentials must never be hardcoded
+
+Message: Hardcoded Twilio SID detected. Use environment variables.
+
+### Auth Token in Source Code
+
+Severity: ERROR
+
+Auth tokens should be in environment variables
+
+Message: Hardcoded auth token. Use os.environ['TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN'].
+
+### Webhook Without Signature Validation
+
+Severity: ERROR
+
+Twilio webhooks must validate X-Twilio-Signature
+
+Message: Webhook without signature validation. Add RequestValidator check.
+
+### Twilio Credentials in Client-Side Code
+
+Severity: ERROR
+
+Never expose Twilio credentials to browsers
+
+Message: Twilio credentials exposed client-side. Only use server-side.
+
+### No E.164 Phone Number Validation
+
+Severity: WARNING
+
+Phone numbers should be validated before sending
+
+Message: Sending to phone without E.164 validation.
+
+### Hardcoded Phone Numbers
+
+Severity: WARNING
+
+Phone numbers should come from config or database
+
+Message: Hardcoded phone number. Use config or environment variable.
+
+### No Twilio Exception Handling
+
+Severity: WARNING
+
+Twilio calls should handle TwilioRestException
+
+Message: Twilio API call without error handling. Catch TwilioRestException.
+
+### Not Handling Specific Error Codes
+
+Severity: INFO
+
+Handle common Twilio error codes specifically
+
+Message: Consider handling specific error codes (21610, 30003, etc.).
+
+### No Opt-Out Keyword Handling
+
+Severity: WARNING
+
+SMS systems must handle STOP/UNSUBSCRIBE keywords
+
+Message: No opt-out handling. Check for STOP/UNSUBSCRIBE keywords.
+
+### Not Checking Opt-Out Before Sending
+
+Severity: WARNING
+
+Check if user has opted out before sending SMS
+
+Message: Consider checking opt-out status before sending.
+
+## Collaboration
+
+### Delegation Triggers
+
+- user needs AI voice assistant -> voice-agents (Twilio provides telephony, voice-agents skill for AI conversation)
+- user needs Slack notifications -> slack-bot-builder (Integrate SMS alerts with Slack notifications)
+- user needs full auth system -> auth-specialist (Twilio Verify is one component of broader auth)
+- user needs workflow automation -> workflow-automation (Trigger SMS/calls from automated workflows)
+- user needs high-volume messaging -> devops (Scale webhooks, monitor delivery rates)
 
 ## When to Use
-This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
+
+- User mentions or implies: twilio
+- User mentions or implies: send SMS
+- User mentions or implies: text message
+- User mentions or implies: voice call
+- User mentions or implies: phone verification
+- User mentions or implies: 2FA SMS
+- User mentions or implies: WhatsApp API
+- User mentions or implies: programmable messaging
+- User mentions or implies: IVR system
+- User mentions or implies: TwiML
+- User mentions or implies: phone number verification