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Quick Start

Ready to get Aori running? Let’s go.

Step 1: Download and Install

Section titled “Step 1: Download and Install”

macOS

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Download the Apple Silicon or Intel `.dmg` from the [download page](/download), open it, and drag Aori to your Applications folder. If macOS blocks first launch, verify the release page before allowing the app in Privacy & Security.

Windows

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Download the Windows installer from the [download page](/download). Run the installer. If SmartScreen appears for a new release, verify the release page before continuing.

Linux

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Download the `.deb` package for Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions, or the AppImage for a portable build. For AppImage, make it executable with `chmod +x` before running it.

Android

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Download the APK from the [download page](/download) or use the Google Play link. If sideloading, enable **Install from unknown sources** in your settings.

Step 2: Add Your LLM Provider

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Open Aori for the first time. It will guide you through the initial setup, or you can do it manually:

  1. Open Settings (gear icon).
  2. Navigate to AI Models.
  3. Select your provider (e.g., Groq, OpenAI, Anthropic).
  4. Paste your API key and save.

Step 3: Send Your First Message

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Now that Aori has a “brain,” you can start talking to it:

  1. Switch to the Chat tab.
  2. Type a message, like “Hello! Who are you and what can you do?”
  3. Aori will introduce itself and explain how its memory and tools work.

Step 4 (Optional): Connect a Channel

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Want to talk to Aori through Telegram or WhatsApp instead of using the Aori app interface?

  1. Go to Settings → Connections → Channels.
  2. Follow the setup guide for Telegram or WhatsApp.
  3. See the full Channels guide →

Step 5 (Optional): Set Up a Routine

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Let’s make Aori proactive. You can ask it to do things on a schedule:

  1. Open the Routines tab.
  2. Describe what you want in plain language (e.g., “Every weekday at 8:00 AM, send me a briefing of my day.”)
  3. Aori will interpret your request and confirm.
  4. See the full Routines guide →

You’re all set!
For more details, check out our Guides, browse the FAQ, or read the Blog.