Installation and Setup Issues
Solutions for common installation and setup problems
This guide helps you resolve common installation and setup issues with AskUI.
Installation Errors
Mac Web Installer Crashes with Killed: 9
If the AskUI installer crashes on macOS with a Killed: 9
error, this is typically due to macOS security restrictions.
Solution:
- Open System Preferences > Security & Privacy
- Click the lock to make changes
- Look for a message about the blocked installer
- Click “Open Anyway” or “Allow”
- Run the installer again
If the issue persists:
Windows Long Path Support
Some Windows systems have issues with long file paths during installation.
Solution:
- Open
askui-shell
as Administrator - Run:
AskUI-EnableLongPath
- Restart your system
- Try the installation again
To verify long path support:
IDE Integration
VSCode Custom Terminal Setup
To use askui-shell
as your default terminal in VSCode:
- Open VS Code Settings (Ctrl+,)
- Click “Open Settings (JSON)” icon
- Add this configuration:
For macOS/Linux:
PyCharm Terminal Setup
- Go to Settings > Tools > Terminal
- Set Shell path to:
- Windows:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Programs\askui\askui-shell\AskUI-Shell.exe
- macOS/Linux:
/usr/local/bin/askui-shell
- Windows:
- Apply and restart PyCharm
Environment Configuration
Using .env Files Instead of askui-shell
If you prefer not to use askui-shell, you can configure credentials via environment files:
- Install python-dotenv:
- Create
.env
file in your project root:
- Load in your Python script:
Need tokens? See Create Access Tokens
Python Environment Issues
Virtual Environment Setup
Always use a virtual environment to avoid conflicts:
Managing Multiple Python Versions
Use askui-shell to manage Python environments:
Verification Steps
After installation, verify everything works:
- Open askui-shell
- Run:
AskUI-TestConnection
- Check versions:
AskUI-ShowVersions
If tests fail, see Network and Connectivity guide.
Common Installation Locations
- Windows:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Programs\askui
- macOS:
/Applications/AskUI
or/usr/local/bin/askui-shell
- Linux:
/opt/askui
or/usr/local/bin/askui-shell
Next Steps
- Installation successful? Start with our Quickstart Guide
- Having network issues? See Network and Connectivity
- Need help? Report an issue