TextBee

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AI agents

TextBee’s open-source MCP server lets Claude, Cursor, and other MCP-enabled agents send and read SMS through a paired Android phone.textbee.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

Data handling

The privacy policy says the hosted service collects account and device information as well as SMS content and metadata, and lists analytics and advertising services used on hosted accounts.textbee.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

Device requirements

The Android app requires Android 7.0 or higher, an SMS-capable SIM, SMS permission, and an internet connection.textbee.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

Inbound webhooks

Yestextbee.dev · read 24 Sep 2026

Integrations

The integrations page describes routes for GoHighLevel, Zapier, Make, n8n, Google Sheets, Home Assistant, Node-RED, Slack, Shopify, and WooCommerce.textbee.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

Intended users

The maker says developers, small businesses, nonprofits, and hobbyists use TextBee for SMS from their own apps and automations.textbee.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

iPhone support

The maker says the service currently works only on Android and does not support iPhone.textbee.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

Messaging features

The service supports inbound and outbound SMS, bulk messaging, webhooks, reusable templates, analytics, and scheduled messages up to 72 hours ahead.textbee.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

Open source and hosting

The maker says the Android app, API, and dashboard are open source and the full stack can be self-hosted; the about page identifies the license as MIT.textbee.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

Sender and throughput limits

Messages are sent from the phone’s SIM and number, sender IDs cannot be customized, and the maker says one phone sends roughly 10 to 15 messages per minute.textbee.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

Support

The Free plan includes basic support, paid plans list priority support, and the maker provides support by email and through a Discord community.textbee.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

Two-way SMS

Yestextbee.dev · read 24 Sep 2026

Use cases

The maker describes use cases including OTP and two-factor codes, order notifications, appointment reminders, alerts, marketing, and two-way support.textbee.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

What it does

TextBee turns an Android phone and its SIM into an SMS gateway that apps can use to send and receive messages through a REST API.textbee.dev · read 9 Oct 2026

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