What Is Meta Muse? A Guide to Meta’s Personal AI Agent

Imagine texting your to-do list to an assistant that actually gets it done. “Find me a Thursday flight to Chicago under $300.” “Turn the recipe I saved on Instagram into a grocery list.” “Draft a reply to that email thread, but let me read it first.”

That’s Meta Muse, a personal AI agent that was recently launched. Instead of just answering questions, it can plan and carry out tasks on your behalf, then come back to you when it needs your approval or something changes.

Muse vs. a chatbot

The main difference is action. A chatbot answers a question and waits for your next prompt. An agent takes the next step itself.

	Chatbot	Meta Muse (AI agent)
What it does	Answers questions and drafts text	Takes actions: opens a browser, fills out forms, negotiates on your behalf
When you close the app	Stops until you send another message	Keeps working and comes back when something changes or it needs approval
Memory	Usually limited to one conversation	Remembers details you’ve shared so it can make suggestions unprompted
Your role	Write each prompt	Set the goal, then approve sensitive steps

Learn more: AI Agents vs. Chatbots: What’s Really Different Under The Hood.

Muse vs. Muse Spark

These two names often get mixed up. Muse is the agent you use. Muse Spark is the Meta AI model that powers it.

How does Meta Muse work?

Most AI agents work the same way. You connect your accounts, it plans, it acts, and it checks in with you.

1. Connect the services you choose

You decide which apps and accounts Muse can reach, and how much access each one gets. Muse comes with built-in connectors for services like Gmail, plus Meta apps like Instagram and Facebook. It also connects to things like your calendar, car, and home, with more on the way.¹,²

If a service doesn’t have a connector, Muse can set one up using a public API and the credentials you provide, or use the browser instead.² For email, you can let it read your mail only, or let it send on your behalf too. You can change access or disconnect a service at any time.

2. Plan the steps

Once you share a goal, Muse breaks it into steps and coordinates your time and resources. It can also remember details you’ve mentioned once and use them later.

3. Act

Muse carries out the steps, often by using a browser the way you would. It runs on its own dedicated cloud computer, which Meta calls Muse Secure VM.¹

4. Check in for approval

For sensitive actions, such as sending an email or making a purchase, Muse asks you first. Meta says it also shows an audit trail of what it has done and plans to do.¹ This step is the one to understand best: an agent that can act is only as safe as the limits you set on it.

How much does Meta Muse cost?

Muse is available for free with a usage limit. Meta lists two paid plans for heavier use:³ 

• Power at $20 per month.
• Maximum at $100 per month. 

Check the plan details in your account before you upgrade.

What can Meta Muse do?

Muse can handle the everyday tasks that fill your to-do list. Saved a recipe reel on Instagram? Muse can turn it into a grocery list. Planning a dinner party? It can suggest a menu based on your friends’ dietary restrictions. Muse can send emails, book travel, and fill out forms. When it’s time to pay, Muse can check out with Link by Stripe, which creates a one-time-use card so your real card details stay hidden.⁴

How it could fit your workday

Imagine handing off the routine parts of your workday and only reviewing the results. Here are three ways an agent like Muse could take work off your plate:

• Draft email replies. Try: “Draft a reply to this email thread, but let me read it before you send it.”
• Plan work travel. Try: “Find me a Thursday flight to Chicago under $300 and a hotel near the office. Show me options before you book.”
• Turn notes into tasks. Try: “Turn my meeting notes into a follow-up task list, and list who owns each task.”

Muse asks before sensitive actions, like sending an email or making a purchase. Meta says routine, lower-risk actions can go ahead without asking, so check your approval settings to see what Muse can do on its own.¹

How to use Meta Muse

Using Muse feels more like texting a helper than setting up software. You can reach it in the Muse app on iOS or Android, in your browser at muse.ai, or in WhatsApp. It’s rolling out in the US and Canada first, so availability may vary.

1. Get Muse. Download the app, visit muse.ai, or message Muse in WhatsApp.
2. Create your account. The free plan has a usage limit. You can also name your Muse and pick an avatar.
3. Check your settings. Look at your approval controls and the training opt-out before you connect anything.
4. Connect one service. Start with something low-risk, like your calendar, and choose read-only access if it’s offered.
5. Give it a specific first task. Try: “Check my calendar for next week and flag any conflicts. Don’t add or change anything.”
6. Review, then widen access. Check what Muse did in its activity log, and approve any sensitive steps it flags. Add more services only once you trust the results.

Learn more: Best AI Agents in 2026 and How to Use Them In Your Workflow.

What to check before you trust an AI agent

An agent is useful because it can reach your accounts. That’s also the risk, so a few checks are worth making before you connect anything.

Data access

Connect one service at a time, and give it the narrowest access that works. Start with a small task that’s easy to check before you add more.

Approval controls

Confirm which actions need your sign-off, such as sending an email and making a purchase. Axios reported that Meta’s own executives worry about people approving requests reflexively, so read each approval before you click.⁵

Privacy and training settings

You can opt out of having your interactions used to train its models, or sharing your conversations with its ad systems.⁴ Axios reports that the default allows that use, so be sure to check the settings.⁵

Press coverage of the launch also reports that Meta acknowledges Muse Secure VM isn’t technically inaccessible to Meta, although company policy bars access. Meta plans a Muse Confidential VM, encrypted with a key only you hold, later this year.⁴,⁶

Your employer’s policy

Before you connect work email, calendars or files, check your company’s rules on AI tools and data sharing. If you’re unsure, ask your IT or security team first. A personal account is a safer place to start than a work one.

If you write code: Meta Muse Code

Meta also offers Muse Code, a separate tool for developers. It’s not the same product as the Muse agent above. A few things to know:

• It runs in the terminal on macOS and Linux.
• It requires a paid account.
• The cheaper tier requires you to opt in to sharing your data to help improve Meta’s model.

If you want to learn how to use Muse Code, enroll in Meta Muse Code Crash Course: AI Agentic Coding to Build Apps.

You’re still in charge

AI agents can take routine work off your plate, but you’re still the one steering. Set the goal, set the limits, and approve the steps that matter. Start small, check the results, and widen access only as you build trust.

Want the skills behind it? Learn from real-world experts who use this stuff every day, and build skills you can show, not just say. Explore AI courses on Udemy.

FAQ

What is Meta Muse?

Meta Muse is a personal AI agent from Meta that can carry out tasks for you, such as sending emails or booking travel, and asks for your approval before sensitive actions.

Is Meta Muse free?

Muse is free for most uses, with paid subscriptions starting at $20/month.

Where is Meta Muse available?

Meta Muse it’s currently available only in the US and Canada.

How do I use Meta Muse?

You message it in the Muse app or in WhatsApp, tell it what you want done, and choose which services it can connect to.

Can I disconnect Muse from my accounts?

Yes. Meta says you can change access or disconnect a service whenever you want, and tell Muse to forget specific things it has learned.

What’s the difference between Muse and Muse Spark?

Muse is the agent. Muse Spark is the Meta AI model that powers it.