🚀 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.
Samuel ROY & Olivier Legris
June 06, 2025
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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
✅ Messages - Send texts through natural conversation
✅ Mail - Get unread emails and create drafts
✅ Contacts - Find and manage your people effortlessly
Productivity Powerhouse
✅ Calendar - Schedule meetings like magic
✅ Notes - Capture thoughts without breaking flow
✅ Reminders - Never forget anything again
Navigation & Web
✅ Maps - Get directions and find places instantly
✅ Safari - Browse and search the web
System Control
✅ Shortcuts - Trigger automations
✅ Script Editor - For the power users who want more
✅ 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
Update to the latest Alter version
Open the Tools Manager and the Local Tools section
Enable the tools you need
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.