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<!-- Auto-generated from Telnyx OpenAPI specs. Do not edit. -->

Telnyx AI Assistants - curl

Installation

# curl is pre-installed on macOS, Linux, and Windows 10+

Setup

export TELNYX_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"

All examples below use

$TELNYX_API_KEY
for authentication.

Error Handling

All API calls can fail with network errors, rate limits (429), validation errors (422), or authentication errors (401). Always handle errors in production code:

curl \
  -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TELNYX_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "name": "my-resource",
  "model": "openai/gpt-4o",
  "instructions": "You are a helpful assistant."
}' \
  "https://api.telnyx.com/v2/ai/assistants"

Common error codes:

401
invalid API key,
403
insufficient permissions,
404
resource not found,
422
validation error (check field formats),
429
rate limited (retry with exponential backoff).

Important Notes

  • Phone numbers must be in E.164 format (e.g.,
    +13125550001
    ). Include the
    +
    prefix and country code. No spaces, dashes, or parentheses.
  • Pagination: List endpoints return paginated results. Use
    page[number]
    and
    page[size]
    query parameters to navigate pages. Check
    meta.total_pages
    in the response.

Reference Use Rules

Do not invent Telnyx parameters, enums, response fields, or webhook fields.

Core Tasks

Create an assistant

Assistant creation is the entrypoint for any AI assistant integration. Agents need the exact creation method and the top-level fields returned by the SDK.

POST /ai/assistants

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
name
stringYes
model
stringYesID of the model to use.
instructions
stringYesSystem instructions for the assistant.
tools
array[object]NoThe tools that the assistant can use.
tool_ids
array[string]No
description
stringNo
...+12 optional params in references/api-details.md
curl \
  -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TELNYX_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "name": "my-resource",
  "model": "openai/gpt-4o",
  "instructions": "You are a helpful assistant."
}' \
  "https://api.telnyx.com/v2/ai/assistants"

Primary response fields:

  • .data.id
  • .data.name
  • .data.model
  • .data.instructions
  • .data.created_at
  • .data.description

Chat with an assistant

Chat is the primary runtime path. Agents need the exact assistant method and the response content field.

POST /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/chat

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
content
stringYesThe message content sent by the client to the assistant
conversation_id
string (UUID)YesA unique identifier for the conversation thread, used to mai...
assistant_id
string (UUID)Yes
name
stringNoThe optional display name of the user sending the message
curl \
  -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TELNYX_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "content": "Tell me a joke about cats",
  "conversation_id": "42b20469-1215-4a9a-8964-c36f66b406f4"
}' \
  "https://api.telnyx.com/v2/ai/assistants/550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000/chat"

Primary response fields:

  • .data.content

Create an assistant test

Test creation is the main validation path for production assistant behavior before deployment.

POST /ai/assistants/tests

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
name
stringYesA descriptive name for the assistant test.
destination
stringYesThe target destination for the test conversation.
instructions
stringYesDetailed instructions that define the test scenario and what...
rubric
array[object]YesEvaluation criteria used to assess the assistant's performan...
description
stringNoOptional detailed description of what this test evaluates an...
telnyx_conversation_channel
objectNoThe communication channel through which the test will be con...
max_duration_seconds
integerNoMaximum duration in seconds that the test conversation shoul...
...+1 optional params in references/api-details.md
curl \
  -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TELNYX_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "name": "Customer Support Bot Test",
  "destination": "+15551234567",
  "instructions": "Act as a frustrated customer who received a damaged product. Ask for a refund and escalate if not satisfied with the initial response.",
  "rubric": [
    {
      "criteria": "Assistant responds within 30 seconds",
      "name": "Response Time"
    },
    {
      "criteria": "Provides correct product information",
      "name": "Accuracy"
    }
  ]
}' \
  "https://api.telnyx.com/v2/ai/assistants/tests"

Primary response fields:

  • .data.test_id
  • .data.name
  • .data.destination
  • .data.created_at
  • .data.instructions
  • .data.description

Important Supporting Operations

Use these when the core tasks above are close to your flow, but you need a common variation or follow-up step.

Get an assistant

Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.

GET /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
assistant_id
string (UUID)Yes
call_control_id
string (UUID)No
fetch_dynamic_variables_from_webhook
booleanNo
from
string (E.164)No
...+1 optional params in references/api-details.md
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TELNYX_API_KEY" "https://api.telnyx.com/v2/ai/assistants/550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000"

Primary response fields:

  • .data.id
  • .data.name
  • .data.created_at
  • .data.description
  • .data.dynamic_variables
  • .data.dynamic_variables_webhook_url

Update an assistant

Create or provision an additional resource when the core tasks do not cover this flow.

POST /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
assistant_id
string (UUID)Yes
name
stringNo
model
stringNoID of the model to use.
instructions
stringNoSystem instructions for the assistant.
...+16 optional params in references/api-details.md
curl \
  -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TELNYX_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  "https://api.telnyx.com/v2/ai/assistants/550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000"

Primary response fields:

  • .data.id
  • .data.name
  • .data.created_at
  • .data.description
  • .data.dynamic_variables
  • .data.dynamic_variables_webhook_url

List assistants

Inspect available resources or choose an existing resource before mutating it.

GET /ai/assistants

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TELNYX_API_KEY" "https://api.telnyx.com/v2/ai/assistants"

Response wrapper:

  • items:
    .data

Primary item fields:

  • id
  • name
  • created_at
  • description
  • dynamic_variables
  • dynamic_variables_webhook_url

Import assistants from external provider

Import existing assistants from an external provider instead of creating from scratch.

POST /ai/assistants/import

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
provider
enum (elevenlabs, vapi, retell)YesThe external provider to import assistants from.
api_key_ref
stringYesIntegration secret pointer that refers to the API key for th...
import_ids
array[string]NoOptional list of assistant IDs to import from the external p...
curl \
  -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TELNYX_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "provider": "elevenlabs",
  "api_key_ref": "my-openai-key"
}' \
  "https://api.telnyx.com/v2/ai/assistants/import"

Response wrapper:

  • items:
    .data

Primary item fields:

  • id
  • name
  • created_at
  • description
  • dynamic_variables
  • dynamic_variables_webhook_url

Get All Tags

Inspect available resources or choose an existing resource before mutating it.

GET /ai/assistants/tags

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TELNYX_API_KEY" "https://api.telnyx.com/v2/ai/assistants/tags"

Primary response fields:

  • .data.tags

List assistant tests with pagination

Inspect available resources or choose an existing resource before mutating it.

GET /ai/assistants/tests

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
test_suite
stringNoFilter tests by test suite name
telnyx_conversation_channel
stringNoFilter tests by communication channel (e.g., 'web_chat', 'sm...
destination
stringNoFilter tests by destination (phone number, webhook URL, etc....
...+1 optional params in references/api-details.md
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TELNYX_API_KEY" "https://api.telnyx.com/v2/ai/assistants/tests"

Response wrapper:

  • items:
    .data
  • pagination:
    .meta

Primary item fields:

  • name
  • created_at
  • description
  • destination
  • instructions
  • max_duration_seconds

Get all test suite names

Inspect available resources or choose an existing resource before mutating it.

GET /ai/assistants/tests/test-suites

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TELNYX_API_KEY" "https://api.telnyx.com/v2/ai/assistants/tests/test-suites"

Response wrapper:

  • items:
    .data

Primary item fields:

  • data

Get test suite run history

Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.

GET /ai/assistants/tests/test-suites/{suite_name}/runs

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
suite_name
stringYes
test_suite_run_id
string (UUID)NoFilter runs by specific suite execution batch ID
status
stringNoFilter runs by execution status (pending, running, completed...
page
objectNoConsolidated page parameter (deepObject style).
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TELNYX_API_KEY" "https://api.telnyx.com/v2/ai/assistants/tests/test-suites/{suite_name}/runs"

Response wrapper:

  • items:
    .data
  • pagination:
    .meta

Primary item fields:

  • status
  • created_at
  • updated_at
  • completed_at
  • conversation_id
  • conversation_insights_id

Additional Operations

Use the core tasks above first. The operations below are indexed here with exact SDK methods and required params; use references/api-details.md for full optional params, response schemas, and lower-frequency webhook payloads. Before using any operation below, read the optional-parameters section and the response-schemas section so you do not guess missing fields.

OperationSDK methodEndpointUse whenRequired params
Trigger test suite executionHTTP only
POST /ai/assistants/tests/test-suites/{suite_name}/runs
Trigger a follow-up action in an existing workflow rather than creating a new top-level resource.
suite_name
Get assistant test by IDHTTP only
GET /ai/assistants/tests/{test_id}
Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.
test_id
Update an assistant testHTTP only
PUT /ai/assistants/tests/{test_id}
Modify an existing resource without recreating it.
test_id
Delete an assistant testHTTP only
DELETE /ai/assistants/tests/{test_id}
Remove, detach, or clean up an existing resource.
test_id
Get test run history for a specific testHTTP only
GET /ai/assistants/tests/{test_id}/runs
Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.
test_id
Trigger a manual test runHTTP only
POST /ai/assistants/tests/{test_id}/runs
Trigger a follow-up action in an existing workflow rather than creating a new top-level resource.
test_id
Get specific test run detailsHTTP only
GET /ai/assistants/tests/{test_id}/runs/{run_id}
Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.
test_id
,
run_id
Delete an assistantHTTP only
DELETE /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}
Remove, detach, or clean up an existing resource.
assistant_id
Get Canary DeployHTTP only
GET /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/canary-deploys
Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.
assistant_id
Create Canary DeployHTTP only
POST /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/canary-deploys
Create or provision an additional resource when the core tasks do not cover this flow.
versions
,
assistant_id
Update Canary DeployHTTP only
PUT /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/canary-deploys
Modify an existing resource without recreating it.
versions
,
assistant_id
Delete Canary DeployHTTP only
DELETE /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/canary-deploys
Remove, detach, or clean up an existing resource.
assistant_id
Assistant Sms ChatHTTP only
POST /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/chat/sms
Run assistant chat over SMS instead of direct API chat.
from
,
to
,
assistant_id
Clone AssistantHTTP only
POST /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/clone
Trigger a follow-up action in an existing workflow rather than creating a new top-level resource.
assistant_id
List scheduled eventsHTTP only
GET /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/scheduled_events
Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.
assistant_id
Create a scheduled eventHTTP only
POST /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/scheduled_events
Create or provision an additional resource when the core tasks do not cover this flow.
telnyx_conversation_channel
,
telnyx_end_user_target
,
telnyx_agent_target
,
scheduled_at_fixed_datetime
, +1 more
Get a scheduled eventHTTP only
GET /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/scheduled_events/{event_id}
Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.
assistant_id
,
event_id
Delete a scheduled eventHTTP only
DELETE /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/scheduled_events/{event_id}
Remove, detach, or clean up an existing resource.
assistant_id
,
event_id
Add Assistant TagHTTP only
POST /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/tags
Create or provision an additional resource when the core tasks do not cover this flow.
tag
,
assistant_id
Remove Assistant TagHTTP only
DELETE /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/tags/{tag}
Remove, detach, or clean up an existing resource.
assistant_id
,
tag
Get assistant texmlHTTP only
GET /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/texml
Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.
assistant_id
Add Assistant ToolHTTP only
PUT /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/tools/{tool_id}
Modify an existing resource without recreating it.
assistant_id
,
tool_id
Remove Assistant ToolHTTP only
DELETE /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/tools/{tool_id}
Remove, detach, or clean up an existing resource.
assistant_id
,
tool_id
Test Assistant ToolHTTP only
POST /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/tools/{tool_id}/test
Trigger a follow-up action in an existing workflow rather than creating a new top-level resource.
assistant_id
,
tool_id
Get all versions of an assistantHTTP only
GET /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/versions
Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.
assistant_id
Get a specific assistant versionHTTP only
GET /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/versions/{version_id}
Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.
assistant_id
,
version_id
Update a specific assistant versionHTTP only
POST /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/versions/{version_id}
Create or provision an additional resource when the core tasks do not cover this flow.
assistant_id
,
version_id
Delete a specific assistant versionHTTP only
DELETE /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/versions/{version_id}
Remove, detach, or clean up an existing resource.
assistant_id
,
version_id
Promote an assistant version to mainHTTP only
POST /ai/assistants/{assistant_id}/versions/{version_id}/promote
Trigger a follow-up action in an existing workflow rather than creating a new top-level resource.
assistant_id
,
version_id
List MCP ServersHTTP only
GET /ai/mcp_servers
Inspect available resources or choose an existing resource before mutating it.None
Create MCP ServerHTTP only
POST /ai/mcp_servers
Create or provision an additional resource when the core tasks do not cover this flow.
name
,
type
,
url
Get MCP ServerHTTP only
GET /ai/mcp_servers/{mcp_server_id}
Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.
mcp_server_id
Update MCP ServerHTTP only
PUT /ai/mcp_servers/{mcp_server_id}
Modify an existing resource without recreating it.
mcp_server_id
Delete MCP ServerHTTP only
DELETE /ai/mcp_servers/{mcp_server_id}
Remove, detach, or clean up an existing resource.
mcp_server_id
List ToolsHTTP only
GET /ai/tools
Inspect available resources or choose an existing resource before mutating it.None
Create ToolHTTP only
POST /ai/tools
Create or provision an additional resource when the core tasks do not cover this flow.
type
,
display_name
Get ToolHTTP only
GET /ai/tools/{tool_id}
Fetch the current state before updating, deleting, or making control-flow decisions.
tool_id
Update ToolHTTP only
PATCH /ai/tools/{tool_id}
Modify an existing resource without recreating it.
tool_id
Delete ToolHTTP only
DELETE /ai/tools/{tool_id}
Remove, detach, or clean up an existing resource.
tool_id

For exhaustive optional parameters, full response schemas, and complete webhook payloads, see references/api-details.md.