getting started

Up and running in three commands

Get the code, start it, open your browser. Everything after that is optional.

Honest heads-up: today, the first step needs a terminal. If that's unfamiliar, email support@aime.fyi and we'll set it up with you.

required

1
One time

Get the code

Clone aime to your computer.

git clone https://github.com/aime-llc/aime-web.git ~/aime

Early access right now, so you'll need repo access first. Request it if you don't have it yet.

2
Every time

Start it

One command starts the backend and the app together.

cd ~/aime && ./dev.sh
First run: it installs everything it needs automatically. That can take a minute or two. After that, it starts in seconds.
3
Every time

Open it

Open your browser to the app and start typing.

http://127.0.0.1:7901

No account wall, no onboarding wizard. Just a chat box.

optional

4
Optional

Add a private, offline model

Install Ollama once, then open Settings inside aime and click Install next to any model. You'll see real download progress, right there.

5
Optional

Sign in for Online mode

Online mode works with Claude Code, ChatGPT, or Gemini, whichever you already use. Claude Code is the most battle-tested path today: install it, then run it once to sign in.

claude

Then flip aime's switch to Online. ChatGPT and Gemini support is being brought up now, and will connect the same way once it lands.

6
Optional

Pair your phone over wifi

On the same wifi as your phone, run this from the aime folder.

./server/serve-lan.sh

It prints a link and a token. Open that link on your phone's browser and it pairs, no app store needed. It remembers your phone after that.

Quick answers

A few things people usually ask right after this page.

Is it free?

aime itself is free. Offline mode has no ongoing cost, it's your own computer doing the work. Online mode uses your own Claude Code, ChatGPT, or Gemini account, so you pay whatever that vendor charges you.

Do I need to be technical?

Getting started today needs a terminal and one command. After that, using aime is just a conversation. We're working on making step one easier.

Something broke during setup. Now what?

Email the exact error to support@aime.fyi and we'll walk you through it personally.

Still stuck? We'll help personally.

Email us and we'll walk you through setup step by step.

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