sms

name	sms
description	Send SMS messages. Preferred: send_sms (sends immediately). Alternative: intent (opens SMS app). Look up contact number first.

SMS / Messages

Send SMS directly or open the messaging app.

Tool: send_sms (PREFERRED)

Sends SMS directly in the background – the user does NOT need to tap "Send" in the SMS app.

{
  "phone_number": "[phone]",
  "message": "I'll be 10 minutes late"
}

Important for send_sms

• Always ask for confirmation before sending the SMS: "Shall I send an SMS to +43... with the text '...'?"
• Only call the send_sms tool after the user confirms!
• The SMS is sent immediately and cannot be undone.

Tool: intent (Alternative – opens SMS app)

If the user wants to review or edit the SMS before sending, use the intent:

Open SMS app (with pre-filled recipient and message)

{
  "action": "android.intent.action.SENDTO",
  "uri": "smsto:{NUMBER}",
  "extras": [
    { "key": "sms_body", "value": "{MESSAGE_TEXT}" }
  ]
}

Open SMS app only

{
  "action": "android.intent.action.MAIN",
  "package": "com.android.mms"
}

Number format

• [phone] (international format preferred)
• 06601234567 (local format)

Workflow

1. User says "Text Markus: I'll be there later"
2. Look up contact with query tool (contacts)
3. Extract phone number
4. Ask for confirmation: "Shall I send to Markus ([phone]): 'I'll be there later'?"
5. After confirmation: call send_sms tool

Examples

• "Text Markus: I'll be 10 minutes late" → Look up contact → Confirmation → send_sms
• "SMS to +43660... with text xyz" → Confirmation → send_sms
• "Open the messaging app" → MAIN intent for SMS app
• "I want to review the SMS first" → SENDTO intent (opens SMS app)

WhatsApp Alternative

For WhatsApp messages:

{
  "action": "android.intent.action.VIEW",
  "uri": "https://wa.me/{NUMBER}?text={TEXT}",
  "package": "com.whatsapp"
}