Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Instyll. Can't find your answer? Contact us.
Getting Started
How does Instyll work?
Instyll connects your learnings (insights from books, podcasts, articles) to your calendar events. Before each relevant event, you receive a 'Moment'—a custom reminder with an actionable micro-challenge tailored to your situation. Over time, repeated practice turns insights into habits.
What's a 'Moment'?
A Moment is your calendar event paired with the perfect learning. It includes: (1) Your upcoming event details, (2) A relevant insight from your library, (3) A custom actionable challenge generated by AI, (4) Perfect timing—delivered exactly when you need it.
Do I need a specific calendar app?
Currently, Instyll works with Google Calendar. More calendar integrations (Outlook, Apple Calendar) are coming soon.
Using Instyll
How many Moments will I get per day?
Most users receive 2-5 Moments per day. We only create Moments when we find highly relevant matches between your learnings and events. This prevents notification fatigue and ensures every Moment is truly valuable. Quality over quantity.
Will every calendar event get a Moment?
No, and that's by design. Our AI only matches events where a learning can make a real difference. If an event doesn't get a Moment, it means none of your current learnings are relevant enough. Add more learnings with specific contexts to increase match quality.
When will I receive notifications?
Notifications arrive at the optimal time before your event starts (customizable). This gives you time to read and mentally prepare without disrupting your current task.
Can I control which events get Moments?
Not directly, but you control the inputs: Add learnings for topics you want to practice. Tag them with specific contexts like '1:1s', 'Presentations', or 'Team Meetings'. Our AI handles the intelligent matching based on your inputs.
What if I don't want a specific Moment?
Tap 'Not Helpful' to dismiss it. This feedback helps our algorithm learn your preferences and improve future matches.
Learnings & Progress
What makes a good learning?
The best learnings are: (1) Specific and actionable (not vague principles), (2) Tagged with relevant contexts (when to apply), (3) Something you want to practice repeatedly, (4) Tied to a source for reference. Example: 'Ask why? twice before offering solutions' tagged with '1:1s' and 'Management'.
How do I know when I've 'completed' a learning?
When the behavior feels automatic—when you do it without needing the reminder—mark it as 'Completed' in the Learnings tab. Instyll will stop creating Moments for that learning, allowing you to focus on new growth areas.
Will the same learning appear multiple times?
Yes! That's how behavior change works. The same learning will reappear in different contexts over weeks or months, using spaced repetition. Each practice reinforces the behavior until it becomes automatic.
Can I see past Moments?
Yes. Each learning shows all Moments created with it, along with your feedback (Helpful/Dismissed). This helps you track your progress over time.
Privacy & Data
Does Instyll read my calendar data?
We only read event titles, descriptions, start/end times, and organizer info (to match learnings). We NEVER write to your calendar or access your email content. Read-only access only.
Can I delete my data?
Yes. You can delete your account and all associated data from Settings.