All the AI agents that can live in your text messages
All the AI agents that can live in your text messages
那些可以“住”进你短信里的 AI 智能体
Rather than downloading another app, a growing number of agents can simply be texted like an ordinary person. You text it what you need, and it can remember context, connect to the apps and services you already use, and complete tasks on your behalf. That can mean scheduling an appointment, organizing a calendar, researching a trip, sending an email, making a reservation, shopping online, or reminding you about something days later. 与其下载各种新应用，现在越来越多的智能体（AI agents）只需像普通人一样发短信即可沟通。你只需将需求发送给它，它就能记住上下文、连接你现有的应用程序和服务，并代你完成任务。这包括预约行程、整理日程表、规划旅行、发送邮件、预订餐厅、在线购物，或是在几天后提醒你某件事。
While Instinct is one of the buzziest AI agents at present, thanks to its $10 billion valuation after its latest funding round of $1 billion, there are many others also making a play for this space. Below are some of the most notable options so far, from general-purpose personal assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work. 虽然 Instinct 是目前最热门的 AI 智能体之一（在最新一轮 10 亿美元融资后估值达到 100 亿美元），但还有许多其他竞争者也在争夺这一市场。以下是目前最值得关注的一些选择，涵盖了从通用个人助理到专为家庭、旅行和工作设计的智能体。
Caddy
Caddy is an AI assistant that turns the information scattered across your phone into things you can actually act on. It lives in iMessage for iPhone users and RCS for Android users, so there’s no separate app or inbox to constantly check. For instance, an email contains an appointment that needs to be added to your calendar or a friend sends a list of things to pick up. Instead of worrying about all the details getting buried, Caddy connects to your calendars and conversations, then identifies things that may require action. It can add events to your calendar, set reminders, keep track of follow-ups, and even do research for you. Caddy has been available in public beta since April 2026. Caddy 是一款 AI 助理，能将你手机中零散的信息转化为可执行的任务。它存在于 iPhone 用户的 iMessage 和 Android 用户的 RCS 中，因此无需额外下载应用或频繁查看收件箱。例如，当邮件中包含需要添加到日程表的预约，或者朋友发来购物清单时，Caddy 会连接你的日历和对话，识别出需要处理的事项，避免重要细节被淹没。它可以自动添加日程、设置提醒、跟踪后续事项，甚至为你进行调研。Caddy 自 2026 年 4 月起已开启公开测试。
Fambot
Fambot is an AI-powered “chief of staff” for families, designed to bring together the many moving parts of family life, including school communications, sports activities, meal planning, calendars, and other day-to-day responsibilities, and turn them into an organized plan. The service is designed to work across both an app and text messages. Fambot is available on iOS devices, Android devices, and the web, and families can also interact with it directly over SMS. Every night, Fambot automatically sends a summary of the following day, including upcoming events, to-dos, and details such as school uniform or packing requirements. Parents can reply to those messages to ask questions, check information, or make changes to their calendar. Fambot currently connects to Gmail and Google Calendar, with support for Outlook and Apple Calendar planned for the future. The company launched in beta in early September 2026 and has raised $3.5 million in pre-seed funding. The service is currently free during the beta period, but Fambot expects to eventually charge roughly the equivalent of a Netflix subscription. Fambot 是一款为家庭打造的 AI “幕僚长”，旨在整合家庭生活中繁杂的事务，包括学校通知、体育活动、膳食计划、日程安排及其他日常琐事，并将其转化为有序的计划。该服务支持应用端和短信端。Fambot 适用于 iOS、Android 和网页端，家庭成员也可以直接通过短信与它互动。每天晚上，Fambot 会自动发送次日摘要，包括即将发生的事件、待办事项以及校服或打包要求等细节。家长可以回复这些消息进行提问、核实信息或修改日程。Fambot 目前已连接 Gmail 和 Google Calendar，未来计划支持 Outlook 和 Apple Calendar。该公司于 2026 年 9 月初开启测试，已筹集 350 万美元种子前融资。目前测试期间免费，但 Fambot 预计未来将收取相当于 Netflix 订阅费用的费用。
Folk
Folk is designed to be an AI assistant you can reach through iMessage, WhatsApp, and Telegram. It can remember personal context, manage reminders, research topics, track flights, handle email, and perform real-world tasks such as restaurant reservations. One distinction is that Folk runs on its own private cloud computer. It can also run code and execute multi-step tasks rather than merely responding conversationally. Folk launched its beta in May 2026, and it’s available for free but also offers a Pro subscription for $8.33/month if you want unlimited tasks running in the background. Folk 是一款可以通过 iMessage、WhatsApp 和 Telegram 访问的 AI 助理。它能记住个人背景、管理提醒、调研主题、跟踪航班、处理邮件，并执行如餐厅预订等现实任务。其独特之处在于 Folk 运行在自己的私有云计算机上。它不仅能进行对话式回复，还能运行代码并执行多步骤任务。Folk 于 2026 年 5 月开启测试，提供免费版本，若需在后台运行无限任务，则提供每月 8.33 美元的 Pro 订阅服务。
Instinct
Instinct first made headlines after raising $350 million at a $2.5 billion valuation. In September 2026, it raised $1 billion, valuing it at $10 billion. The always-available agent can take actions on your behalf, rather than simply answer questions. Users can communicate with Instinct by text or voice and connect it to the apps and services they already use, such as email, calendar, Google Workspace, and more. The company says early users have used Instinct for tasks ranging from planning trips and buying groceries to booking tickets and cancelling subscriptions. In September, Instinct began giving users dedicated email addresses for their assistants. The idea is to let Instinct create and manage accounts on a user’s behalf without filling the user’s personal inbox. The agent can use its address to sign up for services, contact businesses, follow up on requests, and handle tasks that require an email account. (However, this level of autonomy has also raised concerns about privacy and security.) It’s also begun rolling out support for placing calls. The company remains in private beta. Instinct 最初因以 25 亿美元估值筹集 3.5 亿美元而登上头条。2026 年 9 月，它又筹集了 10 亿美元，估值达到 100 亿美元。这个全天候在线的智能体不仅能回答问题，还能代你采取行动。用户可以通过文字或语音与 Instinct 沟通，并将其连接到现有的应用和服务（如邮件、日历、Google Workspace 等）。该公司表示，早期用户已利用 Instinct 完成了从规划旅行、购买杂货到预订票务和取消订阅等各种任务。9 月，Instinct 开始为用户的助理提供专属邮箱地址，旨在让 Instinct 代用户创建和管理账户，而不会占用用户的个人收件箱。该智能体可以使用此地址注册服务、联系商家、跟进请求并处理需要邮箱的任务。（然而，这种自主程度也引发了对隐私和安全的担忧。）它也已开始推出拨打电话的功能。目前该公司仍处于内测阶段。
Iris
Powered by Hermes agent, Iris is designed to let users delegate tasks to an AI assistant directly through iMessage. Users can connect the apps they use and hand over a task with a simple message. The agent then works through the required steps, while retaining relevant context from previous interactions. It’s also designed to follow up with users proactively rather than waiting for another request. Iris 由 Hermes 智能体驱动，旨在让用户直接通过 iMessage 将任务委派给 AI 助理。用户可以连接常用的应用程序，并通过简单的消息交办任务。该智能体随后会执行所需步骤，同时保留之前交互的相关背景信息。它还被设计为主动跟进用户，而不是被动等待下一次请求。
Martin
Martin is a general-purpose personal assistant reachable through SMS as well as phone, WhatsApp, email, Slack, and its own iOS app. It can help manage calendars, email, reminders, tasks, notes, and communications. It can also act on behalf of users by sending messages or making phone calls, while providing daily summaries of what needs attention. It’s a bit on the pricier side, with subscriptions starting at $21 per month. Martin 是一款通用型个人助理，可通过短信、电话、WhatsApp、电子邮件、Slack 及其专属 iOS 应用访问。它可以帮助管理日历、邮件、提醒、任务、笔记和通讯。它还能代用户发送消息或拨打电话，并提供每日待办事项摘要。它的价格稍贵，订阅费用每月 21 美元起。
Miso
Miso takes the personal-assistant concept and applies it specifically to travel. It operates through iMessage and combines AI trip planning with support from a dedicated travel team. Users can arrange flights through messaging while Miso takes into account their travel preferences, loyalty points, and other priorities. Miso also gives travelers access to trip details, flight updates, along with personalized recommendations. Miso 将个人助理的概念专门应用于旅行领域。它通过 iMessage 运行，将 AI 旅行规划与专业旅行团队的支持相结合。用户可以通过消息安排航班，Miso 会考虑用户的旅行偏好、积分及其他优先事项。Miso 还为旅客提供行程详情、航班更新以及个性化推荐。
Ohai
Ohai is another family assistant focused on helping households manage the constant stream of information and tasks involved in everyday family life. Users can send messages, forward emails, or make voice requests, and the assistant can transform the… Ohai 是另一款家庭助理，专注于帮助家庭管理日常生活中源源不断的信息和任务。用户可以发送消息、转发邮件或进行语音请求，该助理可以将……