Start a call with the Bolna CLI - Bolna Docs

Place a real outbound call using the given agent. Spends real account balance. Always shows your wallet balance and requires confirmation before dialing. Maps to the start_outbound_call MCP tool.

Syntax

bolna call start <agent-id> --to <number> [flags]

Flags

Flag	Description	Default
`-h, --help`	Show help for the command	–
`--to string`	Recipient’s number in E.164 format, e.g. `+14155551234` (required)	–
`--from string`	Caller-ID override	agent’s configured number
`--yes`	Skip the confirmation prompt	Disabled

Example

bolna call start 3fa8b2e1-9c4d-4a2f-8b1e-6d5c3a9f7e02 --to +14155551234

Agent        Front Desk Concierge
Recipient    +14155551234
Balance      $482.19

Place this call now? (y/n) y
✓ Call started — execution b7140255-af33-4608-8e97-04dd944b8e48

Track it with:
  bolna calls view b7140255-af33-4608-8e97-04dd944b8e48

# Override the caller ID
bolna call start 3fa8b2e1-9c4d-4a2f-8b1e-6d5c3a9f7e02 \
  --to +14155551234 --from +14155559999

# Skip confirmation, for scripting
bolna call start 3fa8b2e1-9c4d-4a2f-8b1e-6d5c3a9f7e02 \
  --to +14155551234 --yes

Prefer a visual flow? Press s from an agent’s detail view in the dashboard for the same confirmation, guided through screens.