# Vellum Personal Intelligence

Personal agent environment with identity, memory, Skills, and computer control.

Canonical profile: https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/agents/vellum/
Editor: [Michael Meierhoff](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/about/)
Sources reviewed: 2026-09-30
Basis: provider documentation. Examples are editorial suggestions, not hands-on product tests.

## Overview

This profile refers to the personal assistant at vellum.ai; Vellum AI Workflows is a separate developer product.

- Provider: Vellum
- Product family: Vellum Personal Intelligence
- Profile type: Personal AI assistant with skills and device access
- Environment: Personal agent environment
- Connections: Computer, email, and calendar
- Setup: Check the specific product and access requirements
- Pricing model: Check current terms

## Key features

### Separate identity

The personal assistant can receive its own accounts and email address.

Source: https://www.vellum.ai/product

### Memory and skills

Retains preferences and projects and supports reusable skills.

Source: https://www.vellum.ai/docs/getting-started/what-is-vellum

### Files and web

Reads files, researches the web, and creates documents.

Source: https://www.vellum.ai/docs/getting-started/what-is-vellum

### Email and calendar

Manages inbox and appointments and can track follow-ups.

Source: https://www.vellum.ai/docs/getting-started/what-is-vellum

### Computer and browser

Operates supported desktop apps and works with websites.

Source: https://www.vellum.ai/docs/getting-started/what-is-vellum

### Automations

Supports schedules, notifications, and triggerable workflows.

Source: https://www.vellum.ai/docs/getting-started/what-is-vellum

### Chat and voice channels

Available via browser, desktop app, iOS, Telegram, Slack, and phone.

Source: https://www.vellum.ai/docs/getting-started/what-is-vellum

### Tiered approvals

Sensitive actions require confirmation; rules can be defined for each channel.

Source: https://www.vellum.ai/product

## Requirements and limits

### Model provider

Limitation: Messages and relevant context are sent to a cloud AI model provider to generate responses.

Source: https://www.vellum.ai/docs/getting-started/what-is-vellum

### Approval for sensitive actions

Requirement: Sending email, purchases, and sensitive device actions require explicit confirmation.

Source: https://www.vellum.ai/product

### Device control

Requirement: Computer control requires the desktop app and the relevant macOS or Windows accessibility permissions.

Source: https://www.vellum.ai/product

### Self-hosting

Limitation: Cloud is the default; local operation on your own Mac is described and self-managed.

Source: https://www.vellum.ai/product

## Example workflows

### Organize documents

- Your input: Approve a limited set of files and desired filing structure.
- Possible result: Vellum can read files, sort content, and prepare documents.
- What to check: Control file selection, storage locations, and sensitive content.

### Recurring briefing

- Your input: Describe sources, output format, and schedule as a skill.
- Possible result: A reusable skill can run the routine on a schedule.
- What to check: Check source access and schedule; approve external messages before sending.

## Context

This profile covers Personal Intelligence at vellum.ai/product. The separate Vellum Agent Builder is a different product context.

Current product documentation confirms Vellum Personal Intelligence and distinguishes it from the separate Vellum developer platform.

## Sources

- https://www.vellum.ai/product

- https://www.vellum.ai/docs/getting-started/what-is-vellum

- https://www.vellum.ai/docs/getting-started/your-first-skill

[Sources and method](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/sources/)