AI-Agent-First Transformation
Repositioned the API for AI agent discovery and integration. New /for-ai-agents page replaces /for-developers.
- •New /for-ai-agents page with AI-agent-first messaging
- •Removed /for-developers page (301 redirect to /for-ai-agents)
- •ARD catalog at /.well-known/ai-catalog.json
- •Trust manifest at /.well-known/trust-manifest.json
- •AI-plugin manifest at /.well-known/ai-plugin.json
- •LLM documentation at /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt
- •OpenAPI 3.1 spec at /api/openapi.json with x-ai-* extensions
- •Structured error taxonomy with retryable flags and suggestions
- •X-Request-Id, X-Credits-Remaining, X-Credits-Reset response headers on all API endpoints
- •Updated robots.txt to welcome AI crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, Google-Extended)
- •Cross-promotion banners now AI-agent-only (hidden from humans)
- •Replaced unverified testimonials with honest Built in Public section
- •BetterStack status page monitoring at aireceptionist-status.betteruptime.com
- •GitHub SDK repos (aireceptionist-js, aireceptionist-python, aireceptionist-mcp)
New Pricing & Usage Enforcement
Migrated to a new tier structure with 50%+ margins and centralized usage enforcement.
- •Starter plan: $12/mo (1 receptionist, 50 conversations)
- •Business plan: $55/mo (voice, SMS, calendar, 1 local number)
- •Professional plan: $255/mo (5 receptionists, 500 conversations)
- •Enterprise plan: $999/mo (20 receptionists, 2,000 conversations)
- •API plans: Starter $149, Growth $699, Scale $2,999
- •Centralized usage limits with graceful enforcement
- •Voice call tracking for API plans
ARD & External Tool Integration
Added Agentic Resource Discovery support and external tool integration for AI receptionists.
- •ARD catalog at /.well-known/ai-catalog.json
- •AI-plugin manifest at /.well-known/ai-plugin.json
- •LLM-readable /llms.txt
- •External tool discovery and connection for receptionists
- •Partner catalog generation for white-label API users
Voice AI & SMS
Launched Voice AI with natural-sounding voices and SMS messaging with dedicated phone numbers.
- •Voice AI with multiple voice options
- •SMS messaging with dedicated local phone numbers
- •Twilio number provisioning and management
- •Inbound SMS auto-reply with AI
- •Voice webhook integration
API Platform Launch
Launched the REST API for developers and AI agent platforms to embed white-label receptionists.
- •6 REST API endpoints (receptionists, chat, leads, SMS, usage, list)
- •API key authentication with Bearer tokens
- •White-label receptionist creation
- •API billing with PayPal (Starter, Growth, Scale plans)
- •Rate limiting per API key
Google Calendar Integration
AI receptionists can now book appointments directly on Google Calendar.
- •Google Calendar OAuth connection
- •Real-time availability checking
- •AI-managed appointment booking during conversations
- •Calendar integration on Business plan and above
Initial Launch
AI Receptionist platform launched — deploy AI-powered receptionists for small businesses.
- •AI receptionist creation with step-by-step wizard
- •Embeddable chat widget for any website
- •Lead capture (name, email, phone)
- •Conversation management dashboard
- •PayPal subscription billing
- •Content moderation and prompt injection protection