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Getting Started

DAEMI runs locally. The goal of this guide is to get you from zero to a running session with your first agent.

Beta Access Required

DAEMI is in private beta. To request access, contact the DAEMI team. You'll receive credentials and setup instructions once approved.

Installation​

DAEMI is distributed as an installer. Beta participants receive a download link when approved.

Run the installer and follow the on-screen steps. It will:

  • Set up the DAEMI server and all dependencies
  • Create the DAEMI config directory
  • Copy default agent profiles to get you started
  • Configure the Console

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, you'll need:

  • An LLM provider key — Either an OpenAI API key or an Anthropic API key
  • Beta access — See above

Setup Steps​

1. Set Your LLM Provider​

DAEMI supports two LLM providers. Set your preferred one in the server config:

# For OpenAI (gpt-5.3-codex via Responses API)
export DAEMI_LLM_PROVIDER=openai-codex
export OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...

# For Anthropic
export DAEMI_LLM_PROVIDER=anthropic
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-...

Or set these in the Console under Settings → System.

2. Start the Server​

daemi start

You should see:

DAEMI v0.x.x starting...
Loading profiles...
Loaded 3 agent(s): Koda, Aria, Tema
Memory store initialized
Tool graph loaded: 37 nodes
Server running

3. Open the Console​

Open the Console in your browser. The Console will connect to your local DAEMI server automatically.

4. Start a Session​

  1. Click New Session in the Console
  2. Select an agent from the list (e.g., "Koda")
  3. Start chatting

Your first message kicks off a session. DAEMI will load the agent's profile, initialize its memory context, and begin the conversation.

What to Expect​

  • First session: The agent starts fresh — no long-term memory yet, but its personality and role are active
  • Subsequent sessions: The agent will surface relevant memories from past interactions
  • Memory builds over time: The more you use an agent, the richer its LTM becomes

Next Steps​

→ Core Concepts

Understand how agents, memory, and tools work together.

→ Create an Agent

Write your first YAML profile.

→ The Console

Tour the web UI and learn what's available.