Quickstart Guide

Get up and running with Meta-OS in under 5 minutes. This guide covers your first interactions, installing your first agent, and understanding the conversation-first workflow.

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Pre-Release Status

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1. First Boot

When you first power on your Meta-OS device, you'll be greeted by Meta Assistant:

Meta Assistant: "Welcome to Meta-OS. I'm your AI assistant. How can I help you today?"

2. Basic Voice Commands

Meta-OS is designed for natural conversation. Try these examples:

📱 Making Calls

You: "Call Mom"

Meta-OS: "Calling Mom on mobile..."

💬 Sending Messages

You: "Text John I'll be there in 10 minutes"

Meta-OS: "Sent to John."

📅 Calendar Management

You: "What's on my calendar today?"

Meta-OS: "You have 3 events: Team standup at 9am, Lunch with Sarah at noon, Design review at 3pm."

3. Installing Your First Agent

Let's install a weather agent to check forecasts:

Step 1: Voice Discovery

You: "I want to check weather"

Meta-OS: "I can recommend the Weather Agent (2.1MB). It can check current conditions, forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Add it?"

Step 2: Review Permissions

Before installation, you'll see clear capability declarations:

This agent can:

✓ Access your current location

✓ Fetch weather data from external APIs

✓ Send you notifications for severe weather

Step 3: One-Tap Install

You: "Yes, add it"

Meta-OS: "Weather Agent installed. Try asking 'What's the weather today?'"

4. Multi-Agent Orchestration

The real power of Meta-OS is agent orchestration. Watch multiple agents work together:

You: "Book dinner near the theater after tonight's movie"

Meta-OS: "Let me help with that."

→ Calendar Agent: Movie starts at 7pm, ends ~9pm

→ Maps Agent: Theater is downtown on Main St

→ Restaurant Agent: Found 5 options nearby

"I recommend Bella Vista (Italian, 0.2mi from theater). Book for 9:30pm?"

You: "Perfect"

Meta-OS: "Reserved table for 2 at Bella Vista, 9:30pm. Added to your calendar."

5. Exploring the Agent Store

Browse available agents through conversation or the visual interface:

Voice Browse

You: "Show me productivity agents"

Meta-OS: "Found 12 productivity agents. Top rated: Notion Agent, Todoist Agent, Focus Timer..."

Visual Store

Tap the Agent Store icon to browse categories, see ratings, and read detailed capability descriptions.

6. Understanding System Status

The Meta-OS launcher gives you an at-a-glance system overview:

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Connectivity

Network, Bluetooth, sync status

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Battery

Current level and AI usage

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Active Agents

Which agents are running

7. Privacy & Data Control

Meta-OS keeps your data private by default:

✓On-device AI: Most processing happens locally, not in the cloud
✓Granular permissions: Grant specific capabilities, not broad access
✓Audit log: See exactly what each agent has accessed
✓Instant revocation: Remove agent access anytime with "Remove Weather Agent permissions"

Common First-Time Questions

Q: Do I need internet for Meta-OS to work?

A: Core features work offline. The on-device AI can handle calls, messages, calendar, and contacts without internet. Some agents (like weather, maps) require connectivity.

Q: Can I still use touch/tap interface?

A: Absolutely. Voice is the primary interface, but every feature is accessible via touch as well. Use whichever feels natural.

Q: How do I uninstall an agent?

A: Say "Remove [Agent Name]" or long-press the agent in the Agent Store and tap Remove.

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Next: Dive into Core Concepts

Now that you've experienced the basics, learn about the architectural principles that make Meta-OS different: AI orchestration, capability declarations, and the agent lifecycle.

Continue to Core Concepts →