Getting StartedQuick Start

Quick Start

Get AETHER up and running in under 5 minutes.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 20+
  • pnpm 9+
  • Docker 24+
  • An AI API key (Anthropic or OpenAI)

Installation

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/aether-dev/aether.git
cd aether

Install Dependencies

pnpm install

Configure Environment

cp .env.example .env

Edit .env and add your API key:

ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-your-key-here
# or
OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-your-key-here

Start Infrastructure

docker-compose -f deploy/docker-compose.yml up -d postgres redis

Run Migrations

pnpm db:migrate

Start Development Server

pnpm dev

Verify Installation

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

You should see the AETHER dashboard.

Create Your First Task

  1. Click New Task in the dashboard
  2. Enter: “Create a REST API with user authentication”
  3. Click Start
  4. Watch the agent work!

What’s Next?

  • Guides - Explore more features

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