160.com.au | Developer API Hub

SMS-Enable Your Application
with Our API

Choose your path. Whether you're a seasoned engineer, just getting started, or building a custom platform on top of our gateway, we have the resources you need.

Experienced Developers

Know exactly what you're looking for? Dive straight into our comprehensive API reference documentation. Detailed endpoints, parameters, and raw specifications.

View API Reference (PDF)

Beginner / Interactive

New to APIs or prefer a visual approach? Use our interactive Swagger UI to explore endpoints, generate and run sample code, and view live payloads in a sandbox environment.

Open Swagger UI

Build SMS Apps Faster With AI

Our OpenAPI specification enables AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Replit, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, n8n, and Zapier to generate SMS integrations and webhook workflows automatically.

Build Your Own SMS App

Why build with 160.com.au?

Enterprise-grade infrastructure designed for developers.

High Deliverability

Direct connections to local carriers ensuring your messages reach their destination fast.

Real-time Webhooks

Receive instant delivery receipts and inbound messages directly to your application.

Developer Friendly

Clean RESTful architecture with simple authentication and predictable responses.

Vibe Code Any SMS App in Minutes Using Our OpenAPI Specification

You can build almost any SMS application using our API documentation and an AI tool or LLM (like ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Replit, Lovable, Vercel v0, or GitHub Copilot). Below is an example of how to build an SMS scheduling app using our API.

ChatGPT

Claude

Cursor

Copilot

Replit

Lovable

Windsurf

Gemini

Bolt

ChatGPT

Claude

Cursor

Copilot

Replit

Lovable

Windsurf

Gemini

Bolt

Step 1: Download our OpenAPI Specification

You will need to paste this YAML file into your AI chat box along with the prompt.

Download API YAML

Step 2: Prompt Generator

Using the attached 160.com.au Open API specification build me a google calendar SMS reminder app which will send an SMS to me 1 minute to 30 minutes before the start time of the meeting to remind me that I have a meeting

Preview of the SMS reminder app using the steps above

Standard SMS refers to an SMS message no longer than 160 characters in length and sent to a standard GSM mobile. 160.com.au allows up to 450 characters to be transmitted concatenated over four SMS. Each standard SMS is charged at the rate of one credit. CDMA, premium rate numbers and other non-standard mobile destinations may incur higher charges. If in doubt, please contact us.

160.com.au adheres to the Industry code C661:2022 Reducing Scam Calls and Scam SM. Any user found using the service to send unsolicited SMS Text Messages will have their account immediately suspended without refund. Please refer to the terms of service for complete details.

We take great care in ensuring our users do the right thing however, if your think one of our users has scammed you with our SMS service please contact us immediately or report it to Scamwatch.