πŸš€ Local Tools Are Now FREE For Everyone!

Big news! We're making all Local Tools completely FREE - 17 powerful automation features including Messages, Calendar, Maps, and Contacts. No waitlists, no complexity, just AI that actually works.

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Olivier

Hey everyone,

Big news dropping today: Local Tools are now completely FREE for all Alter users. No subscription walls, no premium tiers - just pure automation power in your notch.

What You Get (For Free!)

Communication & Contacts 
βœ… Messages - Send texts through natural conversation
βœ… Mail - Get unread emails and create drafts
βœ… Contacts - Find and manage your people effortlessly

Productivity Powerhouse
βœ… Calendar - Schedule meetings like magic
βœ… Notes - Capture thoughts without breaking flow
βœ… Reminders - Never forget anything again

Navigation & Web
βœ… Maps - Get directions and find places instantly
βœ… Safari - Browse and search the web

System Control 
βœ… Shortcuts - Trigger automations
βœ… Script Editor - For the power users who want more
βœ… Smart Notifications - Stay informed, not overwhelmed

Why We're Doing This

Most AI assistants are chatbots pretending to be useful. Alter actually controls your Mac. It's the difference between talking about productivity and being productive.

The result? Your Mac becomes an extension of your thoughts, not a barrier to them.

Get Started in 30 Seconds

  1. Update to the latest Alter version

  2. Open the Tools Manager and the Local Tools section

  3. Enable the tools you need

  4. Try: "Text Sarah I'm running late" or "Add team standup tomorrow at 9am" or "Find restaurants around me"

That's it. Minimal setup, no learning curve - just AI that actually does stuff.

No Waitlists, No Complexity

We're giving away what others hide behind endless waitlists or complicated MCP integrations. While they're gatekeeping basic functionality, we're shipping real automation that just works.

Ready to make your Mac feel magical?

Sam & the Alter team

Full Changelog

New Tools & Integrations

  • Web Search Tool - Added local web search with DuckDuckGo

  • Email Integration - Added get unread emails tool

  • System Notifications - Added Apple system notification tool

  • Apple Maps Integration - Added Apple Maps tools for location services and directions

  • iMessages Support - Added iMessages integration for messaging

  • Contact Management - Added Contacts tools to manage contacts

Tool Management & Organization

  • Reworked tool categories for better organization

  • Fixed tools removal from search functionality

  • Fixed Apple Script tool form file picker

Search & History

  • Added search by content using summaries in history

User Interface & Experience

  • Restored selected files in templates for actions

  • Removed follow button outside workspace

  • Fixed reuse functionality - now properly gets message content when reusing for another action

System & Performance

  • Fixed crash with out of bounds error when more speakers than colors

  • Minor performance improvements

  • Fixed context pasteboard reading to force read when getting it

Bug Fixes & Stability

  • Fixed errors to keep message content after error occurs

  • Fixed MCP start/stop on connect/disconnect

We're turning Alter from a quick AI tool into your actual super assistant. Keep your eyes open for what's next.

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