Wicked Cool Ruby Scripts

Automated SMS

Automated SMS

sms.rb

This script sends an SMS message to whatever mobile phone number you choose. I caution you not to abuse the functionality, but you do have to try it. The premise is to automate the use of a site that sends SMS messages to people for you. Instead of grabbing static web content, this script will actually automate filling out and submitting a web form.

The Code

 require 'win32ole'

 ie = WIN32OLE.new('InternetExplorer.Application')
 ie.navigate("http://toolbar.google.com/send/sms/index.php")

 ie.visible = true
 sleep 1 until ...