Top AI agents now available via text messages

In 2026, several AI agents are now accessible via text messages, offering functionalities from personal assistance to family management. Instinct, valued at $10 billion, secured a $1 billion funding round. Ask Proxy, priced at $1/day, provides proactive assistance. Caddy, in public beta since April 2026, integrates with phone data. Fambot, launched in September 2026, helps families organize schedules. Folk runs on a private cloud, enabling code execution. Miso focuses on travel planning, while Ollie, SOC 2 compliant, ensures family data security. Orbits and Poke offer household and general-purpose assistance; Poke recently gained attention after Apple approval. These agents streamline daily tasks, enhance productivity, and improve user experience through seamless integration. Rene, available on iMessage, Telegram, and WhatsApp, transforms natural language into actionable tasks. Skye, an agentic homescreen for iPhone, provides contextual insights and daily briefings. Pally, accessible via iMessage, RCS, and Telegram, connects user data across platforms. Martin, with a $21/month subscription, offers calendar and email management. These AI agents represent a growing trend in integrating artificial intelligence into everyday communication, offering convenience and efficiency without additional apps.