Connect Twilio to VS Code

To use Twilio in VS Code, connect your Twilio account in Manyplug and add Manyplug to VS Code once. VS Code then gets 5 Twilio tools, for example: “Send a text”, “Messages”, and “Message”. It takes about 3 minutes and works on the free plan.

Connect Twilio Free plan, no card

1. Connect Twilio in Manyplug

Click “Connect Twilio” and paste the key or app password into Manyplug’s form:

Your Account SID and Auth Token from the Twilio Console. Takes about a minute.

Open the Twilio Console: the Account Info box on the home page shows the Account SID and Auth Token.Open the Twilio Console
Copy the Account SID (AC…) into the first field.
Click Show next to Auth Token, copy it and paste it into the second field.

Messages go out only from your account’s numbers and only after you confirm.
A Twilio trial account can only text verified numbers.

2. Add Manyplug to VS Code

GitHub Copilot in agent mode.

Click “Install in VS Code” or add the server to .vscode/mcp.json.

Install in VS Code

{
  "servers": {
    "manyplug": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://manyplug.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Start the server in the MCP list and sign in when VS Code asks.

Full guide: VS Code

3. Ask VS Code

Which texts came in to my Twilio number today?
Text +14155550123: “The courier arrives at 3 pm.”
Was the last text to +14155550123 delivered?

What VS Code can do in Twilio

Each action can be turned off per account, and changes can wait for your OK.

Action	Access
Send a text Sends an SMS.	Risky
Messages Sent and received texts.	Reads
Message Delivery status of a text.	Reads
Numbers Numbers on the account.	Reads
Calls The call log.	Reads

Questions

Can I connect two Twilio accounts to VS Code?

Yes. Connect each one in Manyplug under its own name, for example Work and Personal. VS Code can use one of them or all at once.

Will VS Code change anything in Twilio without asking?

By default these actions wait for your approval before they run: “Send a text”. Other changes follow your rules, which you can make stricter per account.

Do I need an official Twilio MCP server for this?

No. Manyplug connects to Twilio itself with a key or app password you paste into its form, and gives VS Code the tools through one MCP address, together with your other services.

Is it free to connect VS Code to Manyplug?

Yes. New workspaces get 14 days of Pro free, then the free plan keeps going with 150 actions a month and up to 3 connected accounts. No card needed. Paid plans start at $5 a month.

Does VS Code see my passwords or API keys?

No. Keys are entered on Manyplug’s own pages, stored encrypted with a separate key per account, and the AI only receives tool results.

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