Getting Started
Welcome to Operaide! This guide will help you set up your development environment and create your first AI-powered workflow (Reaktor) in just a few steps.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:
- Node.js (Current LTS, version 22)
- Docker (for local development)
- Git
- WSL2 (if using Windows)
- A code editor (IntelliJ / VS Code recommended)
Setup Options
Choose the setup method that best fits your situation:
Option 1: Provided Developer Instance (Recommended)
Use a pre-configured Operaide instance provided by the core team.
- ✅ Quick start
- ✅ No local setup required
- ℹ️ Best for: Getting started quickly, using Operaide to build AI workflows
Contact the Operaide Core Team for access credentials and instance details.
Option 2: Operaide Cloud (Coming Soon)
Self-service cloud platform for instant access to Operaide.
- 🚧 Status: In development
- ℹ️ Best for: Production deployments and team collaboration
Get Familiar with Key Concepts
Before you start to dive in, take a few minutes to understand the key components of the operaide framework.
- Key Components: Understand the Architecture and build blocks of the System
- Operaide Framework: Get to know our provided core aktors and functionalities
- Operaide Platform: Developer tools provided to ease your development
Building your First Reaktor
We created a comprehensive guide for building Reaktors for you to get started. This will guide you through the necessary steps, to develop custom reaktors, create your own reusable aktors, define settings and execute it the first time.
Start with a Template
We recommend starting from an existing template, so all the boilerplate and configuration is already done for you. Login to your Operaide Dev Instance, navigate to the App Store, choose one of the availabe Starter Templates and start your Development Journey with Operaide.