Which channels can I use? | Locus Founder

Locus works across three channels: iMessage, Telegram, and the web. All three share the same memory, so you can start a conversation on your phone, pick it up in the browser, and the agent knows exactly where you left off. No setup required beyond opening a workspace.

The three channels explained

iMessage

Send a text to the Locus number from your iPhone or Mac and the agent responds in the same thread. No app to install, no account to create on your phone. It works like texting a business partner — you describe what you want, it handles the work, and it texts back with results or questions.

Because iMessage is end-to-end encrypted and lives in your native Messages app, it's the fastest channel for quick check-ins: "How is the outreach going?" or "Pause the ads for now."

One thing to know: SendBlue (the carrier layer behind iMessage delivery) requires that a number has texted the Locus number first before we can initiate outbound. In practice this means the first message always comes from you. After that, the agent can follow up freely.

Telegram works anywhere iMessage doesn't — Android, desktop, international numbers. Link your Telegram account to your workspace with a six-digit code (the agent walks you through it) and the bot @locus_founder_bot handles the rest.

Telegram's delivery is generally more reliable across regions and network types than SMS. If you travel or work internationally, Telegram is the more consistent choice.

The web

The web interface at locusfounder.com gives you the full experience: a persistent chat pane, your dashboard (leads, revenue, website status, products), and approval flows for anything customer-facing before it goes live.

The web is the right surface when you want to review a draft ad, approve an outreach sequence, or check in on your business metrics. Text channels are faster for quick direction; the web is better for reviewing and deciding.

Shared memory across all three

The most important thing about multi-channel access: the agent's memory is unified. It isn't three separate bots. Whether you text "build me a landing page for dog grooming" over iMessage on Monday and then open the dashboard Thursday to approve a draft — the agent knows everything that happened in between.

This matters practically. You don't have to re-explain context when you switch channels. You don't lose work because you used your phone instead of your laptop. The business state lives in the workspace, not in the thread.

How to think about channel choice

Use the channel that fits the moment:

iMessage or Telegram — when you have a quick thought, want a status update, or need to give a direction while you're away from a screen. These are ideal for founders who want to stay close to the business without sitting at a desk.
Web — when you're ready to review something, approve a charge or a message going to customers, look at your CRM, or make a bigger decision.

None of the channels are locked behind a specific plan. All three are available from the first day of your 24-hour free trial.

What the agent does over text

Using Locus as an ai agent over text message isn't just about getting status updates. The full set of actions available over chat — text or web — includes:

Describing a new business idea and having the agent build it
Directing outreach ("start cold email to 50 yoga studios in Austin")
Approving or blocking anything before it reaches a customer
Asking for a summary of what's happened while you were offline
Pausing a workspace or killing a campaign that isn't working

The agent has initiative — it takes the obvious next step without being asked — but you keep final approval on anything customer-facing. A message going out, an ad going live, a charge being made: none of those happen without your explicit sign-off, regardless of which channel you're using when you give it.

Channel limits and honest caveats

A few things worth knowing before you rely on a specific channel:

iMessage cold start: as noted above, the Locus number can't initiate contact with a brand-new phone number. You always send the first message.
Telegram setup: you need to complete the account-linking step (six-digit code) before the bot can reach you. It takes about two minutes.
Web-only features: some things — like reviewing a detailed ad mockup or seeing your full dashboard — are only available on the web. Text channels are purpose-built for directing and approving, not for browsing a table of 200 leads.
Response time: the agent is available around the clock. For anything the agent can't resolve, a human reads founders@paywithlocus.com.

See the full FAQ for answers about pricing, ownership, what the agent builds, and more. If you're comparing Locus to other AI tools, this guide covers the main options for founders and where Locus fits among them.

FAQ

Can I use all three channels at the same time?

Yes. There is no restriction on switching between channels within the same workspace. Many founders text quick directions during the day and check the web dashboard in the evening.

Does the agent remember what I told it over text when I open the web?

Yes. Memory is workspace-level, not channel-level. The full conversation history is visible on the web regardless of where you sent it.

What if I don't have an iPhone — can I still use iMessage?

iMessage requires an Apple device. If you're on Android or prefer not to use iMessage, Telegram works everywhere and is fully equivalent in terms of what you can direct the agent to do.

Is there a cost to use the text channels?

No extra cost per message. Channel access is included in the Founder plan ($25 your first month, then $50/month, or $500/year). The only costs are the agent-credit usage when the agent does work — models, APIs, compute — not the channel itself.

Ready to try it? Open a workspace at locusfounder.com. The first 24 hours are free — $5 of agent credit, no charge if you cancel before the trial ends.