Your First Steps
Your brain is installed. Here's what to explore and how to start making it yours.
Open Your Brain
Open your brain folder in Cursor or Anti-Gravity using File > Open Folder. Then open the terminal with Cmd + J (Mac) or Ctrl + J (Windows) and type claude to start Claude Code.
You're now running Claude Code inside your brain. It can read all your files and use all available skills.
Run the Setup Wizard
If you haven't already, the first thing to do is run the setup wizard:
/8020brain
This walks you through configuring your brain's business context. Claude asks you questions about yourself and your business, then writes the answers into the right files. You can do it all in one go or spread it across a few sessions.
This is the most important step - it transforms Claude from a generic AI into a partner that understands your specific situation.
Try Drafting a Post
A great first command to try. Draft a post for Circle or LinkedIn:
/draft
Tell Claude what you want to write about and it creates a draft in your voice. You can refine it from there.
Try a Sellable Service
The brain comes with ready-to-sell service templates. Try running one for your own business first:
I want to try the landing page audit service on my own website. My URL is [your-url]. Run the audit for me.
Key Commands to Know
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
/8020brain | Run the setup wizard to configure your brain |
/update | Check for and install brain updates |
/draft | Draft a post for Circle or LinkedIn |
/expert-council | Convene expert panel for decisions |
/gm | Run your morning routine (sync, research, briefing) |
/inbox | Process notes from your inbox folder |
/buddy | Daily accountability check-in |
/google-ads | Get Google Ads data with natural language |
Google Ads Commands
The brain has powerful Google Ads skills built in. You can ask for search terms, campaign data, keyword performance, and more using plain English.
Before using Google Ads commands, you'll need to set up the Google Ads API connection. This is a bit more involved than the other setup steps - see the API setup guide for instructions.
What to Do Next
- Run
/8020brainto set up your business context (most important) - Try
/draftto write a post - Try a sellable service on your own business
- Browse the research library - ask Claude to summarize recent AI trends
- Explore at your own pace - ask Claude anything about what's available
The brain gets more useful the more context you give it. Every conversation helps Claude understand your business better.