ActionPlivoUpdated September 2026
How do I send SMS via Plivo?
Short answer: You can plivo send sms in Plivo by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Plivo Plivo Send SMS action to a workflow, map its 3 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
From Number src | phone | Required | From Number. e.g. "+14155551234" |
To Number dst | phone | Required | To Number. e.g. "+14155552671" |
Message text | string | Required | Message |
Sample request
{"src": "+14155551234","dst": "+14155552671","text": "{{trigger.text}}"}
Returns
{"api_id": "api-123","message": "message(s) queued","message_uuid": ["msg-uuid-123"]}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Plivo Send SMS.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Plivo Send SMS.
What does the Plivo Send SMS action do in Plivo?
Sends SMS with international routing. Competitive pricing in many markets vs Twilio. For high-volume SMS workflows where per-message cost matters.
What inputs does Plivo Send SMS require?
Required: From Number, To Number, Message. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Plivo returns an error?
The run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Plivo returned, so you can fix the input and run the workflow again. Automatic retries are built into HTTP steps only, where you can also set your own retry count and delay.
Does Plivo Send SMS support batch operations?
Run Plivo Send SMS inside a loop to process each item in an array. TinyCommand does not throttle calls for you, so for large arrays add a Delay step if you need to stay within Plivo's rate limits.
More actions
Other Plivo actions.
Action
Get Plivo Message
Returns the message by UUID with status, delivery info. For polling-based delivery confirmation when webhooks aren't configured.
ActionList Plivo Messages
Paginated messages with filters by date/status. For send-history reporting or delivery auditing.
ActionPlivo Make Voice Call
Initiates an outbound call using Plivo's XML answer URL (TwiML equivalent). For "urgent alert → automated phone call" critical-notification workflows.