What Instinct is
Instinct is a personal AI assistant that, per its official page, “understands what you’re working on and what’s important to you.” It works by connecting to your applications and devices — the official page lists email, messaging, screen, audio, and location, among others.
Usage and interaction
The official description stresses two points. First, it is trained to use a phone and a computer: “You can text or call it. It uses its devices in the same way that humans do.” Second, it ships no dedicated app interface — the page calls this “there are no new interfaces”: the interaction is messaging and phone calls. Official examples of everyday tasks include following up on threads you’ve dropped, proactively calling or texting you, arranging a ride to the airport, and booking a handyman.
The page does not disclose the company behind the product, supported platforms, pricing, or availability. The sign-up entry is “Text Instinct to get started” on instinct.com, and the page carries a “© 2026 Instinct” notice.
Discussion in the show
At the end of Weekly #003’s chapter “Codex 多账号与工作空间” (Codex multi-account and workspaces), Yang Pan mentions Instinct alongside Muse in the Chinese transcript and says he does not know exactly what it is, only that it is getting a lot of attention; Orange says the concept Silicon Valley is hyping is precisely the personal Agent that Instinct represents. Yang Pan adds that he believes interaction will eventually move to this form. These are secondhand remarks and opinions from the participants, not firsthand experience. The episode 003 chapter has the full context; an English transcript is not available.
Frequently asked questions
What is Instinct?
A personal AI assistant you interact with by texting and calling, connected to applications and devices such as email, messaging, screen, audio, and location. Official entry point: instinct.com.
Who develops Instinct?
The official page does not name a company; it carries a “© 2026 Instinct” notice and the contact address comms@instinct.com.
Does Instinct have an app?
Per the official page, “there are no new interfaces”: there is no dedicated app UI, and interaction happens by text or phone calls. Platform and download details belong to the official page.
What can Instinct do?
Per the official page: it understands what you are working on and uses a phone and computer to handle everyday tasks, with examples including following up on dropped threads, proactively calling or texting, arranging a ride to the airport, and booking a handyman.
Is Instinct free?
The official page lists no pricing information.