Sending RCS Messages

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure you have obtained a phone number and API key as described in the prerequisites.

Installation

Create a Python virtual environment:

$
python3 -m venv venv

Activate the virtual environment:

$
source venv/bin/activate

Install the Pinnacle Python SDK and python-dotenv to load env vars:

$
pip install rcs dotenv

Configuration

Create an .env file in your project root and add your Pinnacle API key and RCS agent ID:

PINNACLE_API_KEY="your_api_key" # pnclk_
AGENT_ID="your_agent_id" # agent_

Sending Your First RCS Message

Create a new Python file (e.g., main.py) and add the following code to the right.

Quick_replies are required but may be left empty. For sending media urls, you can also use storage on the dashboard under System > Storage or via our API

Run the script:

$
python main.py

If successful, the recipient will receive your RCS messages, and they should look something like this: