Bolt.new AI and Twilio integration: Step-by-Step Guide 2025

 

Step 1: Adding the Twilio Dependency

 

Since Bolt.new AI doesn't provide a terminal, you need to manually add the Twilio dependency by updating your package configuration. In your project’s configuration file (usually a JSON file like package.json), add the Twilio package to the dependencies section. For example, insert the following code snippet in your package.json file:

{
  "dependencies": {
    "twilio": "^3.66.0",
    // ... other dependencies
  }
}

Make sure this snippet is added inside the main JSON structure of your package configuration file.

 

Step 2: Creating a Twilio Integration File

 

Create a new file in your project named twilioIntegration.ts. This file will handle all interactions with the Twilio API. Insert the following code into the file:

import twilio from 'twilio';

// Ensure you set these environment variables with your Twilio credentials
const accountSid = process.env.TWILIOACCOUNTSID;
const authToken = process.env.TWILIOAUTHTOKEN;

if (!accountSid || !authToken) {
  throw new Error('Twilio credentials are missing in environment variables.');
}

const client = twilio(accountSid, authToken);

/**
- Sends an SMS using Twilio.
- @param to The phone number to send the SMS to.
- @param message The text message to be sent.
 */
export async function sendSms(to: string, message: string): Promise {
  try {
    await client.messages.create({
      from: process.env.TWILIOPHONENUMBER, // Your Twilio phone number
      to: to,
      body: message
    });
    console.log(Message successfully sent to ${to});
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error sending SMS:', error);
  }
}

This file encapsulates the logic for sending an SMS via Twilio. Ensure you replace the placeholder environment variables with your actual Twilio credentials.

 

Step 3: Setting Up Environment Variables

 

Since there is no terminal interface to set environment variables in Bolt.new AI, you can set them directly in your code during development. In your main entry file (for example, app.ts), add the following code at the very top. Remember to replace the values with your actual Twilio details:

process.env.TWILIOACCOUNTSID = 'youraccountsid_here';
process.env.TWILIOAUTHTOKEN = 'yourauthtoken_here';
process.env.TWILIOPHONENUMBER = 'yourtwiliophonenumberhere';

This approach sets the necessary credentials for the Twilio API. In production, ensure these values are managed securely.

 

Step 4: Integrating the Twilio Function into Your Application

 

Locate the part of your application where you want to trigger an SMS. This may be an event handler or a function that responds to certain user interactions. In your main file (for example, app.ts), import the sendSms function and call it when needed. For example:

import { sendSms } from './twilioIntegration';

// Example function to handle an event and send an SMS
async function handleEventTrigger() {
  const recipientPhone = '+1234567890'; // Replace with the target phone number
  const textMessage = 'Hello from Bolt.new AI with Twilio integration!';
  
  await sendSms(recipientPhone, textMessage);
}

// Call the function as needed, for example when an event occurs
handleEventTrigger();

This snippet shows how to integrate the Twilio SMS functionality into your existing code. Place the import and function call in the appropriate location where the SMS should be triggered.

 

Step 5: Testing the Integration

 

After inserting the code snippets above, save your changes. Since Bolt.new AI automatically updates based on file changes—without the need for a terminal—to test the integration:

• Ensure that your Twilio credentials in app.ts are correct.
• Trigger the event or function (as defined in Step 4) that calls sendSms.
• Monitor your application’s console output to see if the message sends successfully or if any error messages are logged.

By following these detailed steps, you will integrate Twilio with your Bolt.new AI project. This setup allows your project to utilize Twilio’s SMS capabilities directly from your TypeScript code.