This is a collection of functions that can be used to read and write Messages to and from Airtable tables.
To use these functions you will need an Airtable account and API Key. See the Airtable support article "How do I get my API Key" for details.
This project requires some environment variables to be set. To keep your tokens and secrets secure, make sure to not commit the .env file in git. When setting up the project with twilio serverless:init ... the Twilio CLI will create a .gitignore file that excludes .env from the version history.
In your .env file, set the following values:
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| AIRTABLE_API_KEY | Your Airtable API Key | Yes |
| AIRTABLE_BASE_ID | The Airtable Base ID | Yes |
| AIRTABLE_TABLE_NAME | The name of the specific Base table to connect to | Yes |
| TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER | A Twilio phone number | Only for broadcasting messages |
- Install the Twilio CLI
- Install the serverless toolkit
twilio plugins:install @twilio-labs/plugin-serverless- Initiate a new project
twilio serverless:init example --template={{name}} && cd verify-sample
- Start the server with the Twilio CLI:
twilio serverless:start
- Open the web page at https://localhost:3000/index.html and follow the instructions to test your application.
ℹ️ Check the developer console and terminal for any errors, make sure you've set your environment variables.
Deploy your functions and assets with either of the following commands. Note: you must run these commands from inside your project folder. More details in the docs.
With the Twilio CLI:
twilio serverless:deploy