Get twilio usage data using an AWS Lambda (nodejs)

Question

I would like to be able to get usage data from Twilio from within an AWS Lambda function. I am following the examples on twilio's REST API page but am not having any success. I am using version 3 of Twilio's Node Helper Library. Below is the code that I have in the handler:

    'use strict';
    exports.handler = async(request, context) => {
        const accountSid = 'my account sid'; 
        const authToken = 'my auth token'; 
        const client = require('twilio')(accountSid, authToken);
        client.usage.records.today.each(record => console.log(record.count));
    };

The Lambda "feels" like it is at least trying to get the data from Twilio. It runs for ~10 seconds before ending without any errors. However I never get the 'here' message.

Thanks in advance, Scott

I am running the lambda manually in the AWS console. I have the lambda's timeout set to 30 seconds. Here is the output: Function Logs: END RequestId: b0c1d674-ba92-4a2c-8ed0-6cc9cf52e22d REPORT RequestId: b0c1d674-ba92-4a2c-8ed0-6cc9cf52e22d Duration: 11034.23 ms Billed Duration: 11100 ms Memory Size: 128 MB Max Memory Used: 128 MB Init Duration: 463.96 ms — Scott Jensen
– Scott Jensen, Commented Feb 27, 2020 at 17:17
I just saw that as I was reviewing my comment. I will let you know what happens. — Scott Jensen
– Scott Jensen, Commented Feb 27, 2020 at 17:22
@AlexBaban Set the lambda to max memory (3008 MB). The lambda now executes in 700ms, uses 143 MB of memory. Still not getting any output. — Scott Jensen
– Scott Jensen, Commented Feb 27, 2020 at 17:33
Do you have anything in the "Execution Result" tab (underneath function code editor)? — Alex Baban
– Alex Baban, Commented Feb 27, 2020 at 17:46

Alex Baban · Accepted Answer · 2020-02-27 18:26:11Z

1

This is my Lambda code:

exports.handler = (event, context, callback) => {

    // Your Account SID from www.twilio.com/console
    const accountSid = process.env.TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID;

    // Your Auth Token from www.twilio.com/console
    const authToken = process.env.TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN;

    // Import Twilio's Node Helper library
    // Create an authenticated Twilio Client instance
    const client = require('twilio')(accountSid, authToken);

    client.usage.records.lastMonth.each(record => console.log('here'));


};

and this is what I see in the "Function code" section after I run the function (Status: Succeeded).

edited Feb 27, 2020 at 18:26

answered Feb 27, 2020 at 17:56

Alex Baban

11.8k4 gold badges33 silver badges45 bronze badges

Sign up to request clarification or add additional context in comments.

1 Comment

Scott Jensen Over a year ago

OK, my Lambda was using async function. I didn't see anywhere in the twilio docs that this was for non-async functions. Thanks Alex!

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

Get twilio usage data using an AWS Lambda (nodejs)

1 Answer 1

1 Comment

Your Answer

Hot Network Questions

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

1 Answer 1

1 Comment

Your Answer

Sign up or log in

Post as a guest

Related