textbee/textbee

Open-source SMS gateway. Turn your Android phone into an SMS API: send and receive SMS from your apps over REST and webhooks. Self-hostable, with a free hosted plan.

What it solves

textbee eliminates the need for expensive third-party SMS gateway services like Twilio. It allows you to use your own Android phone as a gateway, letting you send and receive SMS messages using your existing carrier plan instead of paying per-message fees.

How it works

You install the textbee app on an Android phone, which acts as the bridge between your carrier and the textbee platform. You can then manage messages through a web dashboard, a REST API, or by using the official MCP server to integrate SMS capabilities directly into AI agents like Claude or Cursor.

Who it’s for

It is designed for developers, businesses, and hobbyists who need a cost-effective, self-hostable way to automate SMS messaging for tasks like 2FA delivery, appointment notifications, or server alerts.

Highlights

  • Send and receive SMS via REST API or web dashboard
  • Supports bulk SMS sending via CSV upload
  • Multi-device support for higher message throughput
  • Full self-hosting support for complete data control
  • Official MCP server for AI agent integration
  • Secure API authentication with API keys

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