SMS Assistant
CommunicationText alfred_ from anywhere. Get things done without opening the app.
Send a text to alfred_ and get things done — manage email, check your calendar, add tasks, take notes, and even approve AI-drafted replies. Eight specialized AI agents handle your requests over iMessage, SMS, or RCS. Intelligent routing means you just talk naturally and alfred_ figures out what to do.
What alfred_ does
Full email management via text
"What's in my inbox?" — alfred_ reads your inbox, drafts replies, sends emails, and archives messages. All via text message.
Calendar from your pocket
"What does tomorrow look like?" — check your schedule, create events, reschedule meetings, and check availability without opening an app.
Task capture on the go
"Remind me to call Sarah at 3pm" — add tasks, set reminders, complete items, and review your list. All via text.
Intelligent routing
No slash commands or keywords. Just text naturally. An LLM-based router analyzes your message and conversation context to route it to the right specialist agent.
Donna autonomy control
"What did you handle today?" — review what your AI assistant did, approve pending drafts, skip suggestions, and adjust autonomy levels via text.
Multi-step execution
"Schedule meeting with Sarah and email Mike about the budget" — alfred_ handles both actions in a single response. No back-and-forth needed.
How it works
Verify your phone number
Add and verify your phone number in alfred_ Account Settings. Enable SMS access.
Text alfred_
Send a message to alfred_'s phone number. On first text, alfred_ shares a contact card so it appears as a named contact.
Just talk naturally
Ask questions, give commands, or have a conversation. The router figures out which agent handles your request.
Get concise responses
Responses are optimized for SMS — 2-3 sentences, plain text, actionable. Links sent as separate messages for easy tapping.
Before & after
Without alfred_
- Pull out phone, open app, navigate to inbox, read, reply
- Forget to add a task because the app isn't open
- Can't check your schedule without looking at your phone screen
- AI assistant only works when you're at your computer
With alfred_
- Text "Reply to Sarah: sounds good for Thursday" — done
- Text "Remind me to review contracts tomorrow at 9am" — captured
- Text "What's on my calendar today?" — instant summary
- Full AI assistant access from any phone, anywhere
How people use it
Morning commute briefing
Text "What does my day look like?" while on the train. Get a concise schedule summary with meeting count, gaps, and what's first.
Quick email reply on the go
Text "Draft a reply to the investor update — say we'll have numbers by Friday." alfred_ drafts it and lets you approve before sending.
Capture tasks hands-free
Walking between meetings? Text "Add task: follow up with design team about mockups #work !!" — captured with the right list and priority.
Approve Donna's work
Text "What's pending?" to see drafts Donna prepared. Reply "Approve 1" to send the first one. Manage your AI assistant without opening a browser.
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Your AI assistant, one text away
Verify your phone number and start texting alfred_. No app to download, no interface to learn — just send a message.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SMS work with iMessage?
Yes. alfred_ supports iMessage (blue bubbles), standard SMS (green bubbles), and RCS. The experience is the same across all protocols.
What can I do via text?
Everything alfred_ does — email (read, draft, send), calendar (view, create, RSVP), tasks (add, complete, plan), notes (save, read), kanban (view, move cards), web search, and Donna autonomy management.
How does alfred_ know what I mean?
An LLM-based router analyzes your message and conversation context. Say "move it to 4pm" after discussing a calendar event, and alfred_ knows you mean the event — not a kanban card.
Is there a message limit?
You can send up to 30 messages per hour. If you hit the limit, alfred_ will let you know and suggest waiting a moment.
Can alfred_ text me proactively?
Not yet. Currently, alfred_ only responds to your messages. Proactive notifications (e.g., texting you when a decision is needed) are on the roadmap.
How do I set up SMS?
Go to Account Settings in alfred_, add your phone number, verify it, and enable SMS. Then text alfred_'s number to start.