OpenAssistant isn’t just for email — you can message OpenAssistant directly through Text (SMS) or WhatsApp. Think of it like DM’ing your assistant. You send a quick request, and OpenAssistant will either:
Reply directly with the info you need (your schedule, reminders, agendas & confirmations).
Or email the right people on your behalf (to schedule, reschedule, or cancel meetings).
The functionality is the same on both channels — it just depends on which app you prefer to use.
1. What You Can Ask OpenAssistant
You can type to OpenAssistant just like you would to a real assistant:
Schedule a meeting
→ “Schedule a meeting with Sarah next week.”→ OpenAssistant will confirm which contact you want to schedule with and email Sarah on your behalf.
Reschedule a meeting
→ “Move my 3pm meeting to tomorrow at the same time.”→ OpenAssistant will reschedule your meeting and notify the participants.
Check your calendar
→ “What’s on my schedule today?”→ OpenAssistant will text you back with your schedule for the day
Get reminders & agendas
→ OpenAssistant can text you your daily agenda
→ OpenAssistant can send you reminders before each meetingMake changes
→ “Cancel my lunch with John.”
→ “Change my call with Alex to 4pm.”Running late
→ “Let everyone in my upcoming meeting know I'm running 10 min late because the subway is delayed.”
→ OpenAssistant will email everyone in the meeting to let them know.
Add to calendar
→ Send OpenAssistant any screenshot, photo, or just text existing event details and OpenAssistant will automatically add the event on your calendar
2. How OpenAssistant Handles Your Requests
Direct Answers — If it’s about your schedule (like “What’s on my calendar tomorrow?”), OpenAssistant replies instantly in chat.
Coordinating with Others — If your request involves someone else (like scheduling or rescheduling), OpenAssistant will send the appropriate emails with time suggestions or changes.
Follow-Ups — You can reply at any time in text or WhatsApp to confirm, adjust, or cancel — OpenAssistant keeps track.
3. Text vs. WhatsApp
Both channels work exactly the same way. The difference is just the app you use:
Text (SMS): Great if you want the simplest way to reach OpenAssistant across any network.
WhatsApp: Perfect if you prefer to keep OpenAssistant alongside your other messaging and want easy search/history in your chat app.
Pro Tips
Keep your messages natural — no special commands are required.
Short or long, OpenAssistant understands both: “Reschedule my 1pm” or “Can you move my 1pm check-in with Priya to Thursday morning instead?”, but it's always better to be more specific.
If OpenAssistant needs clarification, it will ask.
👉 In short: Text and WhatsApp are your direct line to OpenAssistant. Just DM what you need, and OpenAssistant will either handle it for you or give you the info right away.
Looking for information on how to connect your phone number to your account? Read how to connect your phone number here.