Installation
Install AskUI and set up your development environment
System Requirements
Check the System Requirements Reference for detailed compatibility information.
Network Requirements
Review the Network Requirements Reference for connectivity information.
Installation Steps
Create an AskUI Account
Sign up at hub.askui.com to:
- Activate your free trial (no credit card required)
- Get your workspace ID and access token
- Access documentation and support
Install AskUI Agent OS
Download and install the AskUI Agent OS for your operating system:
Download the appropriate installer:
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
Download the appropriate installer:
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
Agent OS currently does not work on Wayland. Switch to XOrg to use it.
For AMD64 systems:
For ARM64 systems:
Install Python Package
Install the AskUI Python package:
Set Up Authentication
Configure your environment variables with your credentials:
Get your workspace ID and token from hub.askui.com
Verify Installation
Test your setup with a simple script:
If you see the success message, you’re ready to build your first agent!
Troubleshooting
Installation fails on Windows
Installation fails on Windows
- Ensure you have administrator privileges
- Temporarily disable antivirus software
- Check Windows version compatibility
Agent OS doesn't work on Linux
Agent OS doesn't work on Linux
- Make sure you’re using XOrg, not Wayland
- Check display permissions:
xhost +local:
- Verify X11 forwarding if using SSH
Authentication errors
Authentication errors
- Verify environment variables are set correctly
- Check workspace ID and token from hub.askui.com
- Ensure no extra spaces in credentials
Next Steps
Now that you have AskUI installed, proceed to Your First Agent to create your first automation!