Use memory and skills to personalize Vinci

Vinci learns about you in two ways: memory (facts it knows) and skills (instructions you teach it).

Memory: what Vinci remembers

Memories are durable facts that Vinci keeps in mind for future chats. You can:

• Tell Vinci to remember: in any chat, write "Remember that I prefer short answers" or "Remember my name is Alex."
• Let Vinci ask: when Vinci notices something durable, it offers to save it. Tap Undo on the "Remembered: …" note if you would rather it did not.
• See what it has learned: open Settings → Personalization → Memory to view the full list.
• Edit or delete: tap any memory to change or remove it.

Memories are stored on your device by default. If you turn on device sync under Settings → Data controls, your memories sync to your account and become available on your signed-in devices.

Skills: reusable instructions

Skills are standing instructions you write once and Vinci follows in every conversation. Examples include:

• "Always show Python examples in your code snippets."
• "Answer in French unless I ask otherwise."
• "When I ask for a list, format it as a numbered list with brief descriptions."

Create a skill

On the web:

1. Open Settings → Personalization → Skills.
2. Click Create skill.
3. Write a clear instruction and save it.

On your phone:

1. Tap Settings → Skills.
2. Tap the plus icon.
3. Type your instruction and save it.

On desktop:

1. Press Cmd/Ctrl+K and search for "skills," or go to Settings → Skills.
2. Create and save your instruction.

You can view, edit, or delete skills under Personalization → Skills. Vinci applies all active skills to every chat automatically.

Custom instructions

After a few conversations, you will notice the small preferences you repeat: “Keep it short,” “Avoid jargon,” or “Show me an example.” Custom instructions let you say those things once and carry them into every chat.

Choose one preference to start

On the web, open Account and find custom instructions. Begin with a single instruction that would improve most of your conversations. For example:

• “Answer in French.”
• “I’m a beginner, so explain technical terms plainly.”
• “When code would help, include an example.”
• “Lead with a short answer, then add detail.”

Save the instruction, return to chat, and try a familiar question. You’ll see Vinci apply that standing guidance without needing a reminder in your message.

Add context that stays useful

The best custom instructions are durable and specific. Tell Vinci about the audience you usually write for, the level of detail you prefer, or the format you use most often. A useful instruction might be, “When I ask for a project update, give me a three-bullet summary for a non-technical team.”

You can change your instructions anytime, so treat this as a first draft. After a day or two, remove anything that feels too broad and sharpen what remains.

Custom instructions shape how Vinci responds; they do not replace its core character. Vinci’s consistent voice and principles are applied on every message, with your preferences layered on top. The result should feel less like setting up software and more like teaching a thoughtful collaborator how you like to work.

Privacy

• Memories are visible only to you and never appear in log files.
• Skills are your personal instructions and are never shared with other users.
• Both are stored on your device and, if you sync, encrypted on Canadian servers.
• Memories are never used to train Vinci.