Tell Buddy what you want to accomplish, in your own words. You don't need to know which app, tool, or sequence of steps he'll use.
I'm choosing a desk for a small room. Find a few options under $300 and compare the dimensions, delivery costs, and return policies.
That gives him a useful result to work toward. If a deadline, budget, preference, or particular file matters, include it. If something essential is missing, he can ask.
A conversation can take shape
You can start with a rough idea. Ask for a shorter version, a different approach, another option, or a change to something he made. You don't need to restart just because your first message didn't cover everything.
Examples in these guides show possibilities, not exact phrases to memorize. Your version can be about work, home, a personal project, or something you're trying to understand.
Give the request useful boundaries
Be clear when the difference matters: preparing a reply is different from sending it, and comparing something to buy is different from placing an order. Say who or what the work is for, and any limits you want Buddy to respect.
Connecting an account can give him access to information needed for the request. It doesn't mean you have asked him to do everything that account allows. Learn about connected apps.
Look for the result
A request can involve several kinds of work. Ask him to compare suppliers, turn the findings into a spreadsheet, and prepare a short recommendation. Or bring a rough idea and ask for a working prototype. He can work through the parts and bring them back together; you don't have to turn the request into a series of separate instructions.
For work that needs software or several files, he has his own computer. For a future follow-up, ask him to come back to it later.
Some larger jobs can continue after his first reply. You can leave the conversation while he works and come back to an update, a question, or the result. Ask how it's going whenever you want; you don't need to keep the VXBE desktop app open for that work to continue.
Buddy's reply should tell you what happened, share the result, or explain what still needs you. A plan or an intention isn't proof that the work is finished. If something looks incomplete, ask about that part directly.
You can also change direction or stop work. If a reply or saved file seems to be missing, these steps can help.
A few direct controls
Ordinary conversation is enough for asking for work. If you want a quick control, slash commands let you name or return to a chat, turn voice replies on or off, and choose Pro or Max.