Getting started

Choose an operating mode before preparing your environment and model. Installation, configuration, and storage are separate for the two products.

Goal	Reading path
Desktop coding, documents, and automation	Desktop installation → First task
Terminal use or self-hosting	Runtime installation → Runtime quickstart
Connect your application	Runtime quickstart → Gateway

Short Runtime path

Prepare Python 3.11+ and a working model service. Install, run setup, and choose terminal interaction or Gateway.

pip install "echo-agent[all]"
echo-agent setup
echo-agent gateway

Open http://127.0.0.1:58123/. See Quickstart for environment preparation, model verification, and success criteria. Use echo-agent run for terminal-only work. Do not start two full Runtimes on one workspace.

After first use

Complete a first workflow, then configure models, channels, or background hosting. Read Upgrade and uninstall before replacing versions or deleting data.