YOUR PERSONAL AGENT / A GUIDE BY JJ ENGLERT

Your Muse.
Set up for you.

An assistant that knows your taste, handles the little things, and helps you get on with your day.

No coding neededPrompts you can copyReal video demos
JJ Englert’s Muse video: three jobs first — bookings, forms, and cars▶ Watch JJ’s walkthrough ↗
Start with one useful job. Make it yours. Then make it repeat.
01 / YOUR FIRST WIN

Something good
to watch tonight.

Try a useful task before importing memory or connecting other apps. Open Muse, start a side chat, and paste this prompt.

Tell it your taste→Get three picks→Make it yours
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PASTE INTO MUSE

Your first prompt

Help me choose something to watch tonight. Ask me three short questions about my taste, streaming services, and available time. Then recommend three options, explain why each fits, and verify where I can watch them in my country. Label any availability you cannot check. Do not rent or buy anything.

Then make it more you

Try: “Lighter tone. Under two hours. We already watched the second one.” Ask Muse to remember the preferences you want reused.

Know when it worked

You have three choices, a reason for each, and a checked place to watch. If availability is uncertain, Muse should say so.

Want to save this? Ask for a watchlist artifact. If you like it, use the routine prompt to refresh it weekly.

01 / SET UP

A little context goes a long way.

New to AI assistants? Start fresh below. Already use one? Import a reviewed summary in steps 3–4. You can do the other steps in either case.

Starting fresh? Introduce yourself here.

You do not need another AI account or an existing memory file.

Help me introduce myself. Ask up to three questions at a time about my interests, preferences, regular responsibilities, and what I want help with. Let me skip any question. Turn my answers into a short memory summary for me to review. After I approve, save it to your existing memory file and show me what changed.

Work through this once. Replace anything in [brackets] before pasting into Muse.

01 Open Muse and choose one job

Start at https://muse.ai/ and use the official download links. Sign in with the same account on your devices. Check current availability and plan limits in the app. Pick one workflow below; you can add more after the first result is useful.

Help me set up Muse for [one job]. Ask me up to three questions at a time. Check which features and connections my account supports before we begin. Keep the setup simple.
02 Check your data settings

Before adding personal information, review Settings → Data Controls. JJ recommends turning off “Improve our AI models” if you do not want that use of your data. Labels can change; read the current explanation in your app. This preference does not mean no data is stored or processed. Keep passwords, payment details, and private family documents out of this public repository.

03 Bring over your memory

In your existing assistant, use the export prompt below. Read and remove anything you do not want to share. A summary is not a complete account export. Paste only the reviewed version into Muse. Prefer general preferences over detailed personal records.

Write a concise handoff for my new personal assistant using only facts you know about me. Include my preferences, recurring responsibilities, and how I like help. Flag uncertainty. Leave out passwords, account numbers, private information about other people, and anything I have not chosen to share. Give me an editable summary to review.
04 Save it to memory.md

Ask Muse to locate its existing memory file. Names, casing, and locations can vary; do not create a second file just to match this guide. Merge useful facts rather than replacing existing memory. Then ask a question whose answer depends on your new context.

Here is my reviewed personal summary: [paste summary]. Find your existing memory file (memory.md or the equivalent in this account). Show me proposed additions and conflicts first. After I approve, merge them without deleting unrelated information, then show me what you saved and where. Do not save guesses as facts.
05 Set up your SOUL

Use SOUL for tone and working preferences. Use memory for facts about you. Start with a few clear rules, then refine them. These instructions complement the app’s permission controls; they do not enforce permissions on their own.

Help me update your existing SOUL file. Be warm, direct, and concise. Give specific recommendations and explain why they fit. Ask one clear question when a key detail is missing. Admit uncertainty. Research and draft freely within the access I grant, but ask before sending messages, booking, buying, submitting forms, deleting, or changing calendar events. Silence is not approval. Show the proposed edits and preserve unrelated instructions.
06 Connect only what this job needs

Use Muse’s connection flow to sign in; do not paste passwords into chat. Start with the narrowest access available. Verify an actual read before relying on the connection. You can upload selected information if a connector is unavailable.

For [job], which supported connection do you need? Help me connect it with the least access necessary. Tell me what you can read or change. Then demonstrate access with one item I select. If this connection is unavailable, suggest a manual alternative.
07 Personalize your Feed

Pick three interests and make them specific. Feed is for content you may want to explore. Activity shows what Muse did. A side chat keeps a job organized but is not a separate privacy boundary.

Help me configure my Feed around [interest 1], [interest 2], and [interest 3]. Prioritize information useful for [decision or hobby]. Avoid [topics]. Explain what you changed. I will tell you which items I like and why so we can refine it.
08 Make one artifact, then repeat it

An artifact is a page, document, tracker, or other output you can return to. Start with the movie picker or weekend planner below. Review one result before adding a schedule. Use the routine prompt after it works.

Turn this result into a simple mobile-friendly artifact. Include sources where relevant, a last-updated time, and a clear way to see what changed. Show me where to find it again. Do not publish it publicly. Let me review it before we set up a routine.
02 / CHOOSE ONE JOB

Ten ways to get started.

Start with something you care about. Each recipe includes a first prompt, a useful result, and a sensible routine.

Nothing to upload: movies, food, or weekends. Bring a few details: wardrobe, birthdays, health habits, shopping, or travel. Use a selected document or connection: calendar and school forms.

01 Personal wardrobe picker

Choose an outfit from clothes you actually own.

Bring: Photos of a few items, occasion, general location, comfort and style preferences.

Help me build a small wardrobe catalog from these photos. Label each item and ask if something is unclear. Then suggest two outfits for [occasion] using only confirmed items I own. Check the forecast for [location and date] if available. Create a visual outfit page with item photos and a short reason for each choice. Label any generated try-on image as a visualization, not a real fit preview.

What you should get

Two wearable outfits with identifiable items and a weather note.

Make it recurring

Refresh for the days I choose, or only before a planned event.

Use the routine prompt →

Try a correction: “That shirt is unavailable. Prefer comfortable shoes and reuse the catalog.”

Upload only photos you want stored. Muse cannot know what is clean or fits unless you tell it.

02 Movie & TV picker

Find something you will actually want to watch.

Bring: Three titles you loved, two you disliked, streaming services, country, and available time.

Learn my movie and TV taste from [liked titles] and [disliked titles]. I have [services] in [country]. Create a watchlist artifact with five picks available now. Explain the fit, runtime, where to watch, any extra rental cost, and a source checked today. Include a simple feedback section for liked, disliked, and already watched. If interactive ratings cannot be saved, let me give feedback in this chat. Do not rent or buy anything.

What you should get

A short watchlist you can rate, with checked availability.

Make it recurring

Refresh weekly in a dedicated side chat; highlight new picks.

Use the routine prompt →

Try a correction: “Less dark, more funny. We watched the first one already.”

Streaming catalogs vary by country. Availability needs a fresh check. See JJ’s movie demo in the video guide.

03 Food & restaurant finder

Solve “what should we eat?” with choices that fit.

Bring: Budget, general area, favorite cuisines, dietary restrictions, and whether you want to cook or go out.

Find three dinner options for [date]: [cook at home / eat out]. My budget is [amount] for [people], and my preferences are [preferences]. For cooking, use these ingredients: [list]. For restaurants, check current hours, menu, prices, and reservation availability near [area]. Create a short menu or restaurant shortlist with sources. Flag anything you cannot verify. Do not book or order yet.

What you should get

Three practical options with cost and next steps.

Make it recurring

Suggest a weekly meal plan or a shortlist before a regular date night.

Use the routine prompt →

Try a correction: “No repeats from last week. Keep preparation under 30 minutes.”

For allergies, verify directly with the restaurant or product label. An AI recommendation is not an allergy guarantee.

04 Health & habit tracker

Keep track of a habit you chose.

Bring: A modest activity goal, preferred check-in time, and the information you want to log.

Create a simple tracker for my goal: [walk / exercise / sleep routine / another habit]. Record only entries I provide or data from a connection I explicitly approve. Show completed days and a weekly summary. Ask which reminder cadence I want. Keep the tone encouraging and factual; do not invent readings, diagnose conditions, or change medical advice.

What you should get

A clear habit log with a weekly progress view.

Make it recurring

One weekly review, plus optional reminders you choose.

Use the routine prompt →

Try a correction: “Skip daily encouragement. Show my weekly total instead.”

Start with manual entries. Do not assume Apple Health, a watch, or another health connector is available. This is habit logging, not medical care.

05 Calendar watcher

Catch conflicts and preparation needs early.

Bring: One selected calendar, timezone, travel buffers, and what deserves an alert.

Review my selected calendar for the next seven days. Flag overlapping events, unrealistic travel gaps, and events that need preparation. Show the event times and timezone and explain each flag. Create a simple upcoming-events artifact. Do not edit, cancel, invite, or message anyone. If a calendar is not connected, ask for a selected export or pasted events.

What you should get

A short list of conflicts and things to prepare.

Make it recurring

Check once daily; notify only about new actionable changes.

Use the routine prompt →

Try a correction: “Ignore tentative holds. Add a 30-minute travel buffer for in-person events.”

Confirm the calendar is accessible from the cloud before relying on unattended checks.

06 Birthday reminders & gift ideas

Remember the people you choose and find thoughtful gifts.

Bring: A small approved list of people, dates, interests, budget, and delivery region.

Build a birthday tracker for this list: [people and dates]. Ask about missing dates instead of guessing. For each person, record only the interests and gift budget I provide. Suggest three gifts with checked price, delivery estimate, and source. Remind me 14 days and 3 days before each birthday in [timezone]. Confirm the reminder schedule before enabling it. Do not buy gifts or send messages.

What you should get

Upcoming birthdays with useful gift options and enough lead time.

Make it recurring

Two reminders per birthday, limited to your chosen people.

Use the routine prompt →

Try a correction: “Only remind me about people on this list, not every social connection.”

Do not assume Facebook exposes every birthday or that a person’s interests can be inferred correctly.

07 Weekend planner

Find something worth leaving the house for.

Bring: General area, interests, travel radius, budget, and who is joining.

Build a visual plan for this coming weekend near [area], within [distance] and [budget]. Suggest three activities matching [interests and group]. Verify dates, hours, prices, and booking links. Include a rainy-day alternative. Show why each fits and label missing information. Do not book anything. Keep it to one easy-to-scan artifact.

What you should get

Three realistic outings and a backup plan.

Make it recurring

Refresh every Thursday afternoon for the coming weekend.

Use the routine prompt →

Try a correction: “More outdoors, less driving. Avoid anything we did last month.”

This is an easy first recurring artifact. Confirm event details again before leaving.

08 Car & purchase watcher

Watch for a specific item without checking every day.

Bring: Must-have criteria, budget, search region, and approved sources.

Find [item] meeting these strict criteria: [requirements], under [budget], near [region]. For a car, include model year, mileage, drivetrain, listed price, and seller. Verify each listing at its source and include the link and checked time. Exclude listings missing a required fact. Build a shortlist artifact. If nothing qualifies, say so. Do not contact sellers, reserve, or buy.

What you should get

A verified shortlist with no near-miss padding.

Make it recurring

Check daily and alert once per new qualifying listing or meaningful price drop.

Use the routine prompt →

Try a correction: “AWD only. Exclude listings without stated mileage.”

An inaccessible site is not an empty market. Ask Muse to report gaps rather than invent results.

09 School forms & family admin

Prepare the paperwork without retyping everything.

Bring: A blank form and only the information needed to complete it.

Read this form and list the required fields. Fill a draft using only the information I provide here: [details]. Leave unknown fields blank and list questions separately. Return an editable copy if supported and a summary of what you filled. Do not sign, submit, consent, or guess medical or emergency details. I will review the final document.

What you should get

A draft form with missing information clearly identified.

Make it recurring

Optional weekly review of a selected school folder or inbox label for new forms and deadlines.

Use the routine prompt →

Try a correction: “Leave that blank. I will confirm it before signing.”

Review every field and the rendered form. Keep children’s information out of shared demos and public repositories.

10 Travel & packing helper

Get ready for a trip using the plans you already have.

Bring: A redacted itinerary, dates, destination, activities, and baggage limits.

Turn this itinerary into a trip-prep artifact. List key dates, transport details from the source, a weather-aware packing list, and unresolved questions. Label live information with sources and checked times. Do not infer reservations that are not in the itinerary. Ask before changing bookings or contacting anyone.

What you should get

A packing checklist and trip overview you can open on your phone.

Make it recurring

Refresh two days before departure and send one preparation reminder.

Use the routine prompt →

Try a correction: “Carry-on only. Remove anything already packed.”

Check entry requirements with official sources yourself. Do not put passport numbers into reusable templates.

03 / MAKE IT REPEAT

Useful once. Useful every week.

Review the first result before scheduling it. A chat reply saying “done” is not enough: check the saved routine, next run, and Activity.

Turn this approved workflow into a recurring task. First confirm the cadence, timezone, delivery destination, and what counts as a meaningful change. Use [schedule] in [timezone]. Keep it in this dedicated side chat if supported. Prefer cloud-accessible sources; tell me if it needs my computer awake. Update the same artifact if supported, otherwise make a dated replacement. Show the last successful run and keep earlier verified results if a source fails, clearly labeled as old. Deduplicate alerts and stay quiet when nothing meaningful changes, except report failures that prevent the job. Check for an existing routine before creating a duplicate. Show me the configuration, ask me to confirm it, then run one test. Show me how to pause or delete it.

Test cloud-only routines with your laptop closed. To stop one, ask Muse to pause the named task and show its disabled status. Remove unused connections separately.

WATCH IT WORK

See JJ’s actual setup.

From first chat to useful agent

24-minute walkthrough. Jump to the part you need:

Open original video on X ↗

A movie picker that learns your taste

An 18-second look at JJ’s recurring movie artifact. Try the movie picker prompt.

Open original video on X ↗

Videos load from X when played. If playback is blocked, use the original link. Features and pricing in the recording may have changed.

04 / PLAIN ENGLISH

The Muse glossary.

Agent
An assistant that can use tools to carry out tasks, beyond answering questions.
Main chat
Your general conversation with Muse.
Side chat
A separate thread for a job. It organizes work; it is not an isolated account or memory vault.
Memory / memory.md
Saved facts and preferences. Locate the actual memory file in your account before editing.
SOUL / soul.md
Instructions for tone and working style. The exact file name can vary.
Feed
Content and ideas to explore based on your interests.
Activity
A record of work Muse performed, useful for checking actions and errors.
Artifact
An output you can revisit: a page, document, checklist, or tracker.
Goal
An ongoing outcome you want help pursuing, such as finding a car.
Routine / scheduled task
A repeated action at an agreed time or cadence. Verify it exists after asking.
Heartbeat
A periodic check for ongoing work. It is not proof a specific task ran, and you do not need to edit it to start.
Connector
An authorized connection to another service, such as a calendar. Availability varies.
Permission
The access or action you approve in the app. A prompt is not a replacement for permission controls.
Cloud vs. local
Cloud work runs away from your device. Local computer actions depend on that device being available.
05 / GET UNSTUCK

Small corrections beat starting over.

It says it remembers, but gets it wrong

Ask it to show the saved entry, correct the specific fact, then test again.

The routine never ran

Check it exists, its next run and timezone, the Activity log, source access, usage limits, and whether your computer was required.

I get too many alerts

Ask for one alert per new result, a slower cadence, and silence when nothing changes.

The artifact is stale

Ask for its last successful update and source-check times. Open the newest version if the original cannot be updated.

It suggests things I do not want

Give one precise correction and ask whether it should apply to this task or saved preferences.

A site or connector is unavailable

Use a pasted selection, export, or another approved source. Ask it to label the missing coverage.

I want to stop

Ask it to pause the named routine, show its disabled status and next-run state, then verify in the app. Revoke unused connections separately.

KEEP IT USEFUL

When the results drift, check the setup.

Run this after a few uses, or when a result stops matching your preferences. A precise correction usually helps more than another long prompt.

Review our setup for this job. Show the preferences you are using, the connected sources you can actually access, the latest artifact, and any active routine with its next run and timezone. Flag stale facts, conflicting instructions, duplicate routines, and missing access. Suggest the smallest useful fixes. Do not change settings or create tasks until I choose the fixes.
WHEN YOU WANT MORE

Make it easier to reach your agent.

Try voice input on your phone. Or build a physical desk companion with JJ’s optional gadget guide. Hardware is a separate hobby project; you do not need it for any workflow here.

Keep your completed memory, family information, and account details private. This guide contains examples only. Review actual app permissions alongside your prompts.

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