What You'll Need

• Beeper app (beeper.com) - Free version works perfectly

• Alice desktop app with MCP support enabled

• A smart AI model - Claude Sonnet 3.5 or GPT-4 recommended (avoid GPT-3.5 for MCP tasks)

Step 1: Set Up Beeper

Install and Configure Beeper

1. Download Beeper from beeper.com

2. Connect your messaging accounts:

   • Open Beeper → Preferences → Add Account

   • Connect: Slack, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc.

3. All messages now appear in one unified inbox

Step 2: Enable Beeper MCP Server

In Beeper:

1. Open Beeper → Preferences → Developers tab

2. Find "Beeper MCP" section (disabled by default)

3. Click "Start" to launch the MCP server

4. Note the port number displayed (you'll need this)

5. Optional: Enable "Start on launch" for automatic startup

Step 3: Generate Authentication Token

Create API Connection:

1. In Beeper Developers tab, find "Approved Connections"

2. Click "+ Create New Connection"

3. Copy the generated API key (bearer token)

4. Keep this handy for the next step

Step 4: Configure Alice

Add Beeper MCP Server:

1. Open Alice → ⌘K (or ⌘, for Settings) → MCP section

2. Click "Add Server" button

3. Configure the connection:

Installation Settings:

• Type: Switch to "Stream/HTTP and SSE"

• Address: Copy the exact address from Beeper's Developer tab
  (Example: http://localhost:PORT/mcp - use YOUR port number)

Advanced Configuration:

• Click the arrow to reveal "HTTP Headers"

• Add header:

  • Field 1: Authorization

  • Field 2: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY_HERE
    (Paste the token from Step 3 - no extra spaces or quotes)

4. Assign to an Assistant:

   • Select which Alice assistant(s) can use Beeper

   • Toggle "Enable" for this connection

Step 5: Verify Connection

Test the Setup:

1. Make sure Beeper's MCP server is running (check Developer tab)

2. In Alice MCP settings, disable then re-enable the Beeper connection

3. Status should show "Connected"

4. Click to see 10 available tools:

   • Get accounts

   • Archive chats

   • Search messages

   • Send messages

   • Open chats

   • And more...

Step 6: Personalize Your Assistant

Customize Response Style:

1. Go to your assistant's Master Prompt

2. Add instructions for how to handle messages:

   • Tone of voice: Professional, casual, friendly, etc.

   • Response rules: "Decline conference invitations politely"

   • Examples: "When someone asks for X, I usually reply with..."

Pro Tip: Create Skills

Create reusable prompts like:

• "Kindly refuse invitation"

• "Draft professional follow-up"

• "Summarize and prioritize messages"

Use Skills + Assistant + Beeper together for instant, personalized message handling.

Step 7: Start Using Alice with Beeper

Example Commands:

Simple queries:

• "What are my unread messages on Beeper?"

• "Show me new messages"

Advanced automation:

• "Summarize my latest messages and prioritize them"

• "Categorize messages into work and personal"

• "Draft polite responses to the top 3 work messages"

• "Send a reply to [person] saying I'll follow up tomorrow"

Important Notes:

• Use smart models (Claude Sonnet 3.5 or GPT-4) for best results

• Experiment with prompts - be specific about what you want

• Mention "Beeper" explicitly if Alice doesn't automatically use the MCP connection

What You Can Do Now

• One inbox for Slack, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and more

• AI-powered summaries of unread messages

• Automated prioritization by urgency or category

• Draft responses in YOUR voice based on your assistant's training

• Send messages directly from Alice with a single command

• Save hours on message management every week

Pro Tips

1. Auto-start everything: Enable both Beeper and its MCP server to launch on system startup

2. Model selection matters: Use Claude Sonnet 3.5 for complex message workflows

3. Read tool descriptions: Review available Beeper tools in Alice's MCP settings to understand capabilities

4. Link to assistants: MCP connections only work when assigned to at least one assistant

5. Combine with Skills: Create reusable message templates for common scenarios

Troubleshooting

Connection Failed?

• Check that Beeper's MCP server is running (Developer tab)

• Verify the port number matches between Beeper and Alice

• Ensure bearer token is copied correctly (no extra spaces)

"MCP not active" message?

• Make sure at least one assistant has the Beeper connection enabled

• Check that "Tools" are enabled in your assistant settings

AI not using Beeper?

• Explicitly mention "Beeper" in your query

• Switch to a smarter model (Claude Sonnet 3.5 recommended)

• Verify tools are enabled for your active assistant

What's Next?

Now that you have unified message management with AI automation, you can:

• Build custom workflows for different message types

• Create assistant personas for work vs personal communication

• Automate daily message triage with scheduled prompts

• Explore other MCP integrations to connect more tools to Alice

Happy automating!

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