Welcome to jøsh
jøsh is an AI-powered dating service that removes the friction from modern dating. No swiping. No chit-chat. No overthinking. Just real matches, scheduled dates, and meaningful connections.jøsh handles everything from matching to venue selection, so you can focus on the actual date.
How jøsh is different
No swiping
You don’t browse profiles or swipe endlessly. Our team manually reviews applications and handpicks matches based on compatibility.
No small talk
Skip the awkward “hey what’s up” phase. Once matched, our AI helps you schedule a date immediately.
Automated scheduling
Our AI coordinates with both people via SMS to find a time that works, then suggests the perfect venue.
Real identity verification
Every user submits a driver’s license for verification. You’ll know you’re meeting a real person.
The jøsh experience
Sign up via SMS
Enter your phone number on the jøsh website. You’ll receive a text to start onboarding.
Complete onboarding
Answer 12 questions about yourself and what you’re looking for, submit photos, and verify your identity with a driver’s license photo.
Manual review
Our team reviews your application and either approves or declines it. If approved, you’ll be notified via SMS.
Schedule your date
Our AI works with both of you via SMS to find a time and date that works. It proposes options and coordinates back-and-forth until you both agree.
Get venue recommendation
Once you’ve both confirmed a time, our AI suggests a specific venue in your city based on both profiles.
Core features
Conversational onboarding
You answer questions about yourself through natural SMS conversation. The AI asks follow-up questions if your answers need more detail, and provides personalized responses between questions to keep the experience engaging. Onboarding questions cover:- Gender and sexuality
- Dating intentions (long-term, casual, or somewhere in between)
- Work, education, and background
- Languages and where you grew up
- Kids, pets, and family plans
- Lifestyle (drinking, smoking, substances)
- Values alignment (religious and political views)
- Partner preferences (vibe, energy, physical attributes)
- Location
Photo and identity verification
After answering questions, you submit at least 2 photos (one close-up and one full-body). Then you send a photo of your driver’s license to verify your identity. Our AI extracts your name, age, and height from the license to ensure profile accuracy.AI-powered scheduling
Once matched, our AI manages the entire scheduling process:- Initial proposal: User A gets a suggested date and time (e.g., “Saturday, March 8th at 7pm”)
- Back-and-forth coordination: If someone can’t make it, the AI asks for alternatives and checks with the other person
- Intelligent clarification: If a response is ambiguous, the AI asks follow-up questions
- Date validation: The AI ensures proposed dates are at least 2 days in the future
- Venue suggestion: Once both confirm, the AI suggests a specific real venue in your city based on both profiles
Direct messaging portal
After your date is scheduled, any messages you send to the jøsh number are forwarded directly to your match. This lets you chat before meeting, all through SMS.Who jøsh is for
jøsh is designed for people who:- Are tired of swiping and want curated matches
- Value efficiency and want dates scheduled quickly
- Prefer text-based interactions over app interfaces
- Want a more intentional dating experience
- Are comfortable with manual curation and verification
Getting started
To sign up for jøsh, visit the website and enter your phone number. You’ll receive a text immediately with instructions to begin onboarding.Currently, jøsh only supports US phone numbers (+1). Make sure to enable SMS on your device.
Technical foundation
jøsh is built on:- Next.js for the web interface
- Prisma and PostgreSQL for data management
- Supabase for file storage (photos, IDs)
- Mistral AI for conversational intelligence and scheduling analysis
- Surge for SMS delivery and webhook handling