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You know the little jobs that somehow take half the afternoon? Checking a return policy. Finding an appointment. Working out which subscription is still charging you.
Muse is Meta’s personal AI agent. It can work through websites and connected apps, then bring back something useful: a request to approve, available times, a comparison or a first draft. Start with one small job and a clear finish line.
These starter workflows use Meta’s documented features. Results depend on your access, the information you provide and the business involved.
Get Muse and set it up
- Open https://muse.ai/. The current page says “Log in or create an account.” Enter your mobile number or email and select “Continue,” then follow the Meta account sign-in or creation steps.
- Prefer an app? On that same page, open “Download apps” and choose iOS, Android or Mac. On mobile, check the app is “Muse from Meta” by Meta Platforms, Inc. iPhone. Android. The official Muse menu links to these stores.
- Muse opens on the Chat tab. Paste one prompt below and replace the details in brackets.
- Connect only the app that job needs. In Muse, go to Settings → Connectors → Connect beside the relevant service. Read what access it requests, select Continue if you agree, and finish the service’s sign-in and authorization. You can also ask Muse to help connect a service.
- Review Settings → Permissions before handing over real work. Keep sending, spending, cancellations and bookings subject to your approval while you learn. Tap your Muse’s avatar to review its Activity log.
You don’t need to connect every account to try a task. A product link, pasted recipe or carefully redacted file can be enough. Keep passwords, verification codes and full payment details out of ordinary chat; use the service’s official secure sign-in and payment flow when needed.
Setup sources: Muse; Getting started; Connectors; Permissions.
The four jobs from the carousel
1. Follow up on a refund
The useful result: a checked return policy, a clear request and a record of the store’s response.
How: Provide the order confirmation, relevant dates, what went wrong and any previous reply. Remove unrelated personal details. Ask Muse to check the policy and prepare the next message. Review it before it contacts the store, then check for an actual response or refund confirmation.
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Help me follow up on order [reference] from [store]. Here are the order details, the issue and the messages so far: [details]. Check the current return or refund policy and any deadline. Draft a short, accurate request using only these facts. Show me the recipient and message before sending. After I approve, report the response and next step. Don’t accept store credit or close the case without asking me.
Watch for: A submitted request is not an approved refund. The merchant’s policy and decision still apply.
2. Find and book an appointment
The useful result: a slot that fits your schedule, with the cost and cancellation rules checked.
How: Name the service, location, dates and budget. Connect your calendar only if you want Muse to check it. Review the proposed slot before approving a booking. Save the business’s confirmation afterward.
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Find a [service, such as haircut] appointment near [area] on [dates] between [times], under [budget]. Check the business’s current booking options. Give me up to three choices with the service, provider, full price and cancellation terms. Don’t book until I choose and approve. After booking, bring me the confirmation and tell me whether it has been added to my calendar.
Watch for: A suggested time or booking request is not a confirmed appointment. Some providers may need you to finish a step yourself.
3. Find subscriptions you no longer want
The useful result: a short list of recurring charges to review, followed by confirmation for any cancellation you approve.
How: Supply a redacted transaction export or connect a relevant supported account. Ask for an audit first. Choose the specific service to cancel only after checking renewal dates, fees and what access you would lose.
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Review [this redacted export/the account I connected] for recurring subscriptions. List the merchant, amount, billing frequency and next renewal if you can verify it. Link each finding to its source and mark anything uncertain. Don’t cancel anything yet. For the services I later approve, explain the cancellation terms first and bring back confirmation after the cancellation is completed.
Watch for: The list only covers the data Muse can see. A repeated charge is a clue, not proof of an unwanted subscription.
4. Compare prices before you buy
The useful result: a few comparable offers, with delivery and return terms beside the price.
How: Give the exact model, size or version and your budget. Ask for reputable sellers and the total cost, rather than just the cheapest headline price. Open the finalist yourself before approving a purchase.
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Compare [exact item/model/size] from reputable retailers for delivery to [general area] by [date]. My total budget is [amount and currency]. Return three options with item price, shipping, any verified fees or estimated tax, delivery date and return policy. Mark estimates clearly and link the live product pages. Don’t substitute a different model or buy anything without my approval.
Watch for: Prices and stock can change between the comparison and checkout.
Feature sources for these four: Muse shopping; Muse productivity; Muse App Store listing.
Five more jobs to try
5. Turn an overflowing inbox into a short reply list
The useful result: the messages that need you, with a draft reply beside each one.
How: Connect the relevant email account. Give a time window and the kinds of messages you care about. Read every draft before approving a send.
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Review email from the last [seven days] in [account]. Find messages waiting on my answer and deadlines that still apply. Give me the five most important, with the sender, source message, deadline and why it matters. Draft a short reply for each using only confirmed details. Leave every reply unsent and flag any decision you need from me.
Watch for: Check whether you have already replied elsewhere. Don’t let a draft invent a promise or deadline.
6. Fix calendar clashes before the week starts
The useful result: a realistic proposed week with overlapping commitments flagged.
How: Connect the calendar you use. Tell Muse which events cannot move and how much travel or preparation time you need. Approve individual changes after reviewing the proposal.
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Review my calendar for [date range] in [time zone]. Flag overlaps and appointments without enough travel or preparation time. Keep [fixed events] unchanged and allow [buffer] between meetings. Propose changes with the reason for each. Don’t move events, notify attendees or send invitations until I approve the specific changes.
Watch for: Muse cannot account for commitments you haven’t supplied or connected.
7. Build a trip shortlist and itinerary
The useful result: a workable plan with costs and booking links in one place.
How: Give dates, departure point, destination, budget and must-haves. Ask for options first. Check names, dates, baggage rules and cancellation terms before booking anything.
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Plan a trip from [origin] to [destination] for [dates] for [number of adults]. Budget: [amount and currency]. Priorities: [preferences]. Compare suitable transport and accommodation, then build a simple day-by-day plan. Include source links, estimated total costs and cancellation restrictions. Mark anything you couldn’t verify. Make no bookings or payments until I approve the exact option and total.
Watch for: Availability can change. Keep passport numbers and payment details out of the planning prompt.
8. Turn a saved recipe into a grocery list
The useful result: one shopping list with quantities adjusted to the number of people eating.
How: Paste the recipe or provide its link. If using saved Instagram content, connect that account only if you want to. Add your serving count and what is already in the cupboard.
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Turn [recipe text or link] into a grocery list for [number] servings. I already have [ingredients]. Group the remaining items by grocery aisle and keep quantities clear. If the recipe leaves out a quantity or step, flag it rather than guessing. Suggest substitutions for [preferences], but don’t place an order.
Watch for: Check ingredient labels yourself for allergies and dietary requirements.
9. See where this month’s spending went
The useful result: category totals and a short list of transactions worth checking.
How: Export the period you want to review. Remove account numbers, addresses and unrelated private details before uploading. Keep dates, merchant names and amounts needed for the analysis. Compare the summary with your original records.
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Using this redacted spending export for [month], group transactions into clear categories and show the total in each. Separate refunds from spending. Flag possible duplicates and charges that need clarification, with the original row and your reason. Mark uncertain categories. Don’t change accounts, move money or make payments. Give me a summary I can check against the original file.
Watch for: This is an organizational review. It may miss or misclassify transactions; it does not replace an accountant or financial adviser.
Source mapping for the five extras: inbox and calendar are documented at Muse productivity; travel and recipe-to-grocery-list are documented at Meta’s Muse introduction; expense tracking is documented at the Muse App Store listing. The exact prompts above are original starter workflows.
What is free, and what should you check?
As checked September 29, 2026, Muse has a free usage-limited option and optional paid tiers. If you reach the free limit, you can wait for it to refresh or consider upgrading. Availability and benefits can vary by account and region, and paid subscriptions renew monthly. Check the current price in your own account before subscribing. Meta subscription guidance
Meta’s September 29 announcement says Muse is available in the US and Canada. Individual features can still vary. The iPhone listing is rated 18+, and Meta says subscribers must be 18 or the age of majority where they live. Meta small-business announcement; App Store listing; Meta subscriptions.
Approval behavior depends on the permissions you choose. Muse can make mistakes or take unexpected actions, so inspect the activity log and the actual result. For your first task, pick something low-risk: a shopping comparison, grocery list or unsent email draft. Get comfortable, then hand over more. Meta permissions guidance
Start here: https://muse.ai/