SMS Notification Node

The SMS Notification node sends text messages via Twilio. Use it to deliver trading alerts, order confirmations, and status updates directly to a phone number.

Configuration

Dynamic Fields

The To Number and From Number Override fields support the f(x) toggle. Click the f(x) button next to a field to switch from a static value to an expression that resolves at runtime using the output of a connected upstream node:

{my_function.phoneNumber}

This lets you build workflows where the recipient is determined dynamically — for example, looking up a phone number from a database or passing it from an earlier Function node.

Twilio Setup

Before you can send SMS, you need a Twilio account and phone number.

Step 1: Create a Twilio Account

1. Sign up at twilio.com ↗ (free trial available).
2. From the Console Dashboard, copy your Account SID and Auth Token.

Step 2: Get a Twilio Phone Number

1. In the Twilio Console, go to Phone Numbers > Manage > Buy a Number.
2. Search for a number with SMS capability enabled.
3. Purchase the number and copy it (e.g., +15551234567).

Step 3: Save Credentials in NickAI

1. Go to Credentials in NickAI (or use the credential selector in the SMS node).
2. Click Add Credential and select Twilio SMS.
3. Enter your Account SID, Auth Token, and optionally your From Phone Number.
4. Click Save. All values are encrypted at rest.

Step 4: Verify Recipients (Trial Accounts Only)

Template Interpolation

Use curly braces to inject live data from upstream nodes into the message and phone number fields.

Trading Alert Example

BTC/USD Alert

Price: ${price_data.data.prices[0].current}
24h Change: {price_data.data.prices[0].changePercent24h}%
Signal: {llm.output}

Order Confirmation Example

Order Executed

Action: {exchange.side}
Symbol: {exchange.symbol}
Quantity: {exchange.quantity}
Price: ${exchange.price}

Workflow Example

A common pattern is to monitor prices, check a condition, and send an SMS alert:

In this workflow:

1. Price Data fetches live BTC/USD market data.
2. LLM analyzes the price, volume, and indicators to produce a signal.
3. Conditional checks if confidence exceeds 80%.
4. SMS Notification texts you the alert -- only when the signal is strong.

Output

After execution, the node produces the following data that downstream nodes can reference:

Common Errors

Next Steps

• Telegram Notification Node -- Send alerts via Telegram as an alternative channel.
• Email Notification Node -- Send alerts via email.
• Discord Notification Node -- Post alerts to Discord servers.
• Slack Notification Node -- Send alerts to Slack channels.
• Conditional Node -- Route workflows based on conditions before sending notifications.
• Credentials -- Manage your Twilio credentials and other API keys.