Personalizing Your AI Experience with USER.md

I often find myself repeating the same preferences every time I start a new session with a tool. It is frustrating to explain my timezone, my name, or how I like to work over and over again. I want my tools to remember who I am so I can get straight to the actual work.

I started using a USER.md file to solve this. It acts as a simple profile that helps the AI understand the human it is helping. Instead of starting from scratch, the AI can look at this file to get the context it needs.

What You’ll Need

• A USER.md file in your project directory.

Quick Start

You can set up your profile in about five minutes. Here is the path to get it running.

1. Create the file: Open or create a file named USER.md.
2. Fill in your basics: Copy and paste this template to define who you are:

   - **Name:**
   - **What to call them:**
   - **Pronouns:** _(optional)_
   - **Timezone:**
   - **Notes:**

3. Add your context: Use the Context section to describe your current situation.

   ## Context
   
   _(What do they care about? What projects are they working on? What annoys them? What makes them laugh? Build this over time.)_

4. Keep it fresh: Update this file as you change projects or find new things that annoy you.

Troubleshooting

• Privacy concerns: If you feel like you are writing too much, remember you are just helping the AI learn about a person, not building a dossier. Respect that difference and only include what is helpful for your work.
• Outdated info: If the AI gives you suggestions that don’t fit your current project, check your Context section. You might need to update the projects you are working on.

If you need more help getting this set up, talk to the AI Setup Assistant.

What’s Next

• Project Context Documentation
• Documentation Home