Plivo API

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Plivo API

SMS, Voice, and PHLO visual builder for global communication workflows.

Quick Facts

FieldValue
ProviderPlivo
CategoryCommunication APIs
Websitehttps://plivo.com
AuthenticationAuth ID + Auth Token
Pricing Modelusage-based
Free TierLimited free credits for new users
Rate Limit1000 req/min (varies by plan)

Overview

Plivo API is a communication apis provided by Plivo. SMS, Voice, and PHLO visual builder for global communication workflows. This API is designed to help developers integrate communication capabilities into their applications with minimal setup and maximum reliability.

The API supports Auth ID + Auth Token authentication, ensuring secure access to all endpoints. With a usage-based pricing model, Plivo offers flexible options for projects of any size, from prototypes to enterprise deployments.

Plivo maintains comprehensive documentation, SDKs for popular programming languages, and active community support. The API is built on REST principles, returning JSON responses with standard HTTP status codes, making it straightforward to integrate into existing workflows.

Authentication

This API uses Auth ID + Auth Token authentication. Refer to the official documentation for authentication details.

Always store your credentials securely using environment variables or a secrets manager. Never commit API keys to version control or expose them in client-side code.

Code Samples

Python

import requests
import os

API_KEY = os.environ.get("API_KEY", "YOUR_API_KEY")
BASE_URL = "https://api.plivo.com"

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/v1/resources", headers=headers)
print(response.status_code)
print(response.json())

JavaScript

const API_KEY = process.env.API_KEY || 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const BASE_URL = 'https://api.plivo.com';

const response = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/v1/resources`, {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

cURL

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     https://api.plivo.com/v1/resources

Go

package main

import (
    "net/http"
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "os"
)

func main() {
    apiKey := os.Getenv("API_KEY")
    if apiKey == "" {
        apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.plivo.com/v1/resources", nil)
    req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer " + apiKey)
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
    resp, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
    defer resp.Body.Close()
    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}

Pricing

The pricing model is usage-based. Pay only for what you use, with pricing based on API calls, tokens, or compute time. Visit the provider’s pricing page at https://plivo.com for current rates and detailed pricing information.

Use Cases

  • Integration: Connect Plivo services to your application for seamless communication functionality.
  • Automation: Automate communication workflows and reduce manual operations.
  • Scaling: Handle growing communication demands with Plivo’s robust infrastructure.

Further Reading

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