Sending RCS Messages

Prerequisites

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

Installation

Create a Gemfile in your project root:

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source "https://rubygems.org"
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gem "dotenv"
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gem "rcs", "2.0.0.pre.rc.5"

Install the dependencies:

$
bundle install

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 Ruby file (e.g., main.rb) 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:

$
ruby main.rb

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