[ Thanks to Martin for this link. ]
“However pre-built API wrapper libraries like Skype4Py
make it easier for third party script intergrstion. Skype4Py is
multi-platform(works on Mac, windows and Linux) Python wrapper for
the Skype API, around which you can wrap your python scripts
without having to modify them each time you use a different
platform.“[How to use Skype4Py API wrapper with SkySentials
“(Essentials for Linux Skype Client) python scripts to Send
short Text Messages or SMS with Skype for Linux]“Get Started: Test was done on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS
” System requirement to install Skype4Py;
– Python 2.4 or later – > use [python – – version] to verify
your version– Skype Client preferably Skype 2.0+”