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System Requirements

AskUI SDK is compatible with:

  • Windows:

    • Windows 10 version 22H2 (64-bit)
    • Windows 11 (64-bit) — versions 21H2, 22H2, and 23H2
    • Windows Server 2022 (64-bit)
    • Windows Server 2025 (64-bit)

  • macOS:

    • macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or newer

  • Linux:

    • Ubuntu 18.04 or newer

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Required Software

Before installing AskUI, ensure you have:

Python 3.10 or newer

  • Required for running AskUI scripts
  • Install from python.org

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AskUI Account Setup

To use AskUI, you’ll need to create an account:

  1. Sign up at hub.askui.com
  2. Activate your free trial (no credit card required)
  3. Access your workspace to get:
    • Installer downloads
    • Access tokens
    • Project templates

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Environment Setup

  1. Install AskUI SDK

    pip install askui

  2. Set up environment variables

    For macOS/Linux:

    # For AskUI authentication
export ASKUI_WORKSPACE_ID=<your-workspace-id>
export ASKUI_TOKEN=<your-access-token>

# For Anthropic models (optional)
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=<your-anthropic-api-key>

    For Windows PowerShell:

    # For AskUI authentication
$env:ASKUI_WORKSPACE_ID="<your-workspace-id>"
$env:ASKUI_TOKEN="<your-access-token>"

# For Anthropic models (optional)
$env:ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="<your-anthropic-api-key>"

    For Windows Command Prompt:

    # For AskUI authentication
set ASKUI_WORKSPACE_ID=<your-workspace-id>
set ASKUI_TOKEN=<your-access-token>

# For Anthropic models (optional)
set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=<your-anthropic-api-key>

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Before You Begin

  1. Complete the installation process on your system
  2. Set up your development environment with the required tools
  3. Configure your authentication with the necessary API keys
  4. Test your setup with a simple automation script

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Next Steps

Once you’ve completed the prerequisites, you can:

  1. Create your first automation script
  2. Learn about element selection
  3. Explore available AI models