# Lesson 05: Mimir Activation

**Activate your WDS guide and begin your journey**

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## What You'll Do

- Find the Mimir orchestrator file
- Drag it to AI chat
- Have your first conversation with Mimir
- Begin guided WDS workflow

**Time:** 5 minutes

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## What is Mimir?

**Mimir** is your WDS guide and orchestrator.

Think of Mimir as:
- Your coach through WDS methodology
- Your trainer for each workflow
- Your psychologist when things feel overwhelming
- Your strategist for project decisions

**Mimir's role:** Assess your needs, understand your skill level, and connect you with the right specialist agents (Freyja, Saga, Idunn) when appropriate.

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## Step 1: Find the Mimir File

In Cursor sidebar:

1. Expand **`whiteport-design-studio`**
2. Expand **`src`** → **`modules`** → **`wds`**
3. Find **`MIMIR-WDS-ORCHESTRATOR.md`**

**✅ Checkpoint:** You can see the Mimir file

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## Step 2: Open AI Chat

In Cursor:

- **Windows/Linux:** Press **Ctrl+L**
- **Mac:** Press **Cmd+L**
- Or click the **chat icon** in the sidebar

**The AI chat panel will appear!**

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## Step 3: Drag Mimir to Chat

1. Click and hold **`MIMIR-WDS-ORCHESTRATOR.md`** in the sidebar
2. Drag it into the AI chat input area
3. Release

**You should see the file attached to your message!**

**Alternative method:**
Type in chat:
```
@MIMIR-WDS-ORCHESTRATOR.md
```

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## Step 4: Send Your First Message

**Type your first message:**

```
Hello Mimir! I just completed the installation setup and I'm ready to start.
```

**Press Enter or click Send**

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## What Mimir Will Do

Mimir will:

1. **Welcome you warmly** 🌊
2. **Assess your situation:**
   - Technical skill level (beginner → experienced)
   - Emotional state (excited, nervous, ready)
   - Familiarity with WDS
3. **Check your environment:**
   - Is WDS repository present?
   - Is your project set up correctly?
   - Do you have the docs structure?
4. **Understand your project:**
   - What are you building?
   - What phase are you in?
   - Do you need to start from Project Brief?
5. **Guide your next steps:**
   - Route you to appropriate agent if needed
   - Suggest which workflow to start with
   - Offer training if you want to learn first

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## Be Honest with Mimir

**Mimir adapts to YOU.**

If you're nervous → Mimir will be extra patient  
If you're experienced → Mimir will be concise  
If you're confused → Mimir will slow down

**There are no wrong answers!**

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## Example First Conversation

**You:**
> Hello Mimir! I just completed setup and I'm ready to start.

**Mimir:**
> Welcome! 🌊 I'm Mimir, your guide through Whiteport Design Studio.
>
> I can see you've completed the installation - that's fantastic work!
>
> Let me understand your situation:
> 1. How comfortable are you with design tools and AI assistants? (Complete beginner / Learning / Comfortable / Experienced)
> 2. What project are you working on?
> 3. How are you feeling about starting this journey?

**Just answer honestly!** Mimir will adapt to your needs.

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## Whenever You Need Help

**Remember this simple command:**

```
@wds-mimir [your question]
```

**Examples:**
- `@wds-mimir I'm stuck on trigger mapping, can you help?`
- `@wds-mimir Which agent should I work with for UX design?`
- `@wds-mimir I feel overwhelmed, where should I start?`
- `@wds-mimir Can you walk me through the WDS training?`

**No question is too small. Mimir is always here to guide you.**

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## Troubleshooting

**Issue:** Can't find MIMIR file  
**Solution:** Make sure you added `whiteport-design-studio` to workspace (Lesson 04, Step 5)

**Issue:** Drag doesn't work  
**Solution:** Use `@MIMIR-WDS-ORCHESTRATOR.md` instead

**Issue:** AI doesn't respond  
**Solution:** Make sure you're connected to internet, wait a moment, try again

**Issue:** Not sure what to say  
**Solution:** Just say "Hello! I'm new and ready to start" - Mimir will guide you from there

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## 🎉 Congratulations!

### You Did It!

You've completed the entire Module 02: Installation & Setup!

**What you accomplished:**
- ✅ Created GitHub account
- ✅ Set up project repository
- ✅ Installed IDE (Cursor or VS Code)
- ✅ Cloned your project
- ✅ Added WDS to workspace
- ✅ Created docs structure
- ✅ Activated Mimir

**This is HUGE!** Many designers never get past this point. You're ready to design with WDS.

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## Your Journey Continues

**Next steps (Mimir will guide you):**

- **[Module 03: Create Project Brief](../../module-03-project-brief/module-03-overview.md)** - If starting a new project
- **[WDS Training Course](../../00-course-overview.md)** - If you want to learn methodology first
- **Ask Mimir** - "What should I do next?"

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## Pro Tips for Beginners

**Tip 1: Commit Often**
Every time you make meaningful progress, save to GitHub:
```bash
git add .
git commit -m "Describe what you did"
git push
```

**Tip 2: Keep WDS Updated**
Once a month, update WDS to get new features:
```bash
cd ~/Projects/whiteport-design-studio
git pull
```

**Tip 3: When in Doubt, Ask Mimir**
```
@wds-mimir [your question]
```
No question is too small!

**Tip 4: Save Your Workspace**
In Cursor: **File** → **Save Workspace As** → `my-project.code-workspace`
Next time, just open this file!

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## Remember

**Whenever in doubt:**

```
@wds-mimir [your question]
```

**Mimir believes in you. You can do this. Welcome to WDS.** 🌊

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*Part of Module 02: Installation & Setup*  
*[← Back to Module Overview](../module-02-overview.md)*