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Meta Muse Gadgets: Open-Source SDK Explained

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On October 2, 2026, Nat Friedman announced Muse Gadgets on X: open-source ESP32 firmware and a Linux SDK for building hardware that works with Meta's Muse AI agent. The code is on GitHub under the Apache 2.0 license.

Friedman called it "just for fun", and that is a fair framing. It is an invitation to tinker, not a new Meta product line.

⚡ Quick facts

  • Announced: October 2, 2026 by Nat Friedman on X
  • Repository: facebookincubator/muse-gadget-sdk on GitHub, Apache 2.0
  • Contents: esp32, linux and skills directories, each with a README and an AGENTS.md
  • Platforms: ESP32 boards, Raspberry Pi 5 and Home Assistant setups
  • Muse Home Link: USB-C home bridge, free for US Muse subscribers, 5,000 units, first come first served

What Muse Gadgets is

Muse Gadgets is a set of developer tools. The ESP32 firmware lets cheap microcontroller boards act as devices Muse can talk to, and the Linux SDK does the same for machines like a Raspberry Pi 5. A skills directory holds ready-made abilities, and each part has an AGENTS.md so coding agents can work in the repo.

How to get started

Per the coverage, you need an API token from the Muse Gadgets page and Developer mode switched on in the Muse app. Home Assistant setups are supported, so existing smart-home projects can connect to Muse.

Meta is also offering Muse Home Link, a USB-C device that connects Muse to the home network for smart-home control. It is free for US Muse subscribers, limited to one per subscriber, with 5,000 units on a first come, first served basis.

Where it fits

Muse is Meta's AI agent; if you want the hardware side, see our Muse AI glasses explainer. Open-sourcing gadget code is a way to get developers building around the agent early. The catch: it depends on Meta's Muse service and token, so the gadgets are open code on a closed platform.

Frequently asked questions

What is Meta Muse Gadgets?

Open-source ESP32 firmware and a Linux SDK, announced October 2, 2026, for building DIY hardware that works with the Muse AI agent.

Where is the code?

On GitHub at facebookincubator/muse-gadget-sdk, licensed Apache 2.0.

What do I need to start?

An API token from the Muse Gadgets page and Developer mode enabled in the Muse app.

What is Muse Home Link?

A USB-C device that connects Muse to your home network for smart-home control. It is free for US Muse subscribers, one each, 5,000 units total.

Is this an official product?

Friedman described Muse Gadgets as just for fun. It is a developer SDK, not a new consumer product line.

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