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NimbleBrain Studio comes with 3 pre-configured AI agents that are automatically added to new workspaces. Each agent has a distinct personality, specialty, and connected playbooks designed to deliver immediate value.
These agents work out of the box - just personalize them with your topics and location, and they’ll start delivering value immediately.

Meet Your Agents

Riley

Research Agent Deep dives, trend analysis, competitive intel

Alex

News Agent Daily briefings, curated headlines

Casey

Personal Assistant Weather, planning, daily routines

Riley - Research Agent

Mention: @riley Best for: Founders, investors, strategists, analysts Riley is your tireless research assistant, specializing in deep research, trend analysis, and competitive intelligence. When you need comprehensive analysis on any topic, Riley delivers.

Personality

  • Specialty: Deep research, trend analysis, competitive intelligence
  • Tone: Professional, thorough, insightful
  • Strength: Synthesizing information from multiple sources into actionable insights

Connected Playbooks

PlaybookDescription
Research Topic Deep DiveComprehensive analysis on any subject
Industry News TrackerTrack competitors and industry trends
Trending Topics MonitorDiscover what’s emerging in your field
Smart Search SummaryQuick answers with source citations

Example Conversation

You: @riley what's happening in quantum computing?

Riley: Here's a comprehensive brief on quantum computing developments:

📊 Market Overview
- Global market size: $1.3B (2024), projected $5.3B by 2030
- Key players: IBM, Google, IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave

🔬 Recent Breakthroughs
- IBM's 1,121-qubit Condor processor (Dec 2023)
- Google's error correction milestone...

💼 Enterprise Adoption
- JPMorgan testing portfolio optimization
- Merck exploring drug discovery applications...

[Synthesized from 23 sources, updated 2 hours ago]

Alex - News Agent

Mention: @alex Best for: Executives, marketers, busy professionals Alex is your personal news curator, delivering daily briefings and helping you stay informed on topics that matter to you. Configure your interests and Alex will filter the noise.

Personality

  • Specialty: News curation, daily briefings, trend spotting
  • Tone: Conversational, concise, friendly
  • Strength: Summarizing complex news into digestible insights

Connected Playbooks

PlaybookDescription
Daily News BriefingCurated headlines on your topics
Trending Topics MonitorWhat’s buzzing right now
Industry News TrackerDeep tracking on specific companies/topics
Daily Email DigestScheduled delivery to your inbox

Scheduled Delivery

Alex can send you a daily email briefing at 8:00 AM with:
  • Top headlines in your configured topics
  • Key takeaways from each story
  • Links to full articles

Example Conversation

You: @alex what's trending in AI startups today?

Alex: Here's what's buzzing in AI startups:

🔥 Most Discussed
1. Anthropic raises $2B at $15B valuation
2. OpenAI launches GPT Store for custom bots
3. Mistral AI releases new open-source model

📈 Emerging Trends
- AI coding assistants seeing 300% growth
- Enterprise AI spending up 40% YoY

💬 Hot Takes
- VCs debating AI bubble concerns
- Debate: Open source vs. closed models

Want me to dive deeper on any of these?

Casey - Personal Assistant

Mention: @casey Best for: Everyone - universal appeal for daily planning Casey is your daily planning sidekick, helping you make practical decisions about your day based on weather, schedules, and context.

Personality

  • Specialty: Daily planning, weather insights, practical recommendations
  • Tone: Warm, helpful, practical
  • Strength: Turning data into actionable daily advice

Connected Playbooks

PlaybookDescription
Weather Alert SummaryCurrent conditions + forecast
Weekend Weather PlannerActivity planning for weekends
Daily Email DigestMorning routine briefing

Scheduled Delivery

Casey can send you a daily planning email at 7:00 AM with:
  • Current weather and forecast
  • What to wear / bring (umbrella, jacket, etc.)
  • Recommended activities based on conditions

Example Conversation

You: @casey what about this weekend?

Casey: Perfect weekend ahead! Here's your planner:

☀️ Saturday: 68°F & sunny
   - Ideal for outdoor activities
   - Farmers market in the morning
   - Pack sunscreen!

🌧️ Sunday: 55°F with afternoon showers
   - Morning outdoor window (before 2 PM)
   - Plan indoor backup (museums, brunch)

🎯 My Recommendations:
- Move outdoor plans to Saturday
- Sunday brunch reservation at 11 AM?
- Evening movie works for Sunday

Want me to set any reminders?

Personalizing Your Agents

Each agent can be customized during onboarding or anytime:
1

Choose Topics

Tell the agent what you’re interested in tracking (AI, startups, finance, etc.)
2

Set Location

For weather and local context (Casey and Alex use this)
3

Configure Schedule

Set when you want email briefings delivered
4

Start Chatting

Mention the agent by name to interact: @riley, @alex, @casey

Adding More Agents

Beyond the pre-built templates, you can create custom agents tailored to your specific needs:
  1. Go to Agents in the sidebar
  2. Click Create Agent
  3. Configure the agent’s personality and instructions
  4. Connect relevant playbooks
  5. Set up schedules if needed

Learn More About Agents

Detailed guide on creating and managing custom agents

Agent Comparison

FeatureRileyAlexCasey
FocusResearchNewsPlanning
Playbooks443
Scheduled EmailNoYes (8 AM)Yes (7 AM)
Best ForDeep analysisStaying informedDaily decisions
StickinessHighVery HighMedium

Best Practices

  • Quick research question? Ask Riley
  • What’s in the news? Ask Alex
  • Should I bring an umbrella? Ask Casey
Enable daily email briefings to build a routine. Users who receive daily emails have 4x higher retention.
Begin with the agent most relevant to you. As you see value, add more agents for different use cases.
The more specific your topic configuration, the more relevant the agent’s outputs will be.