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AionUi Setup and First Run

1. What installation actually gives you​

The official site positions AionUi as a downloadable desktop app for:

  • macOS,
  • Windows,
  • Linux.

The practical goal of setup is not only to launch the shell. It is to reach a state where:

  1. the desktop app opens,
  2. one or more providers or agent backends are connected,
  3. at least one assistant can complete a real task,
  4. you understand how remote control and automation fit in.

2. Reuse is part of the product story​

One of AionUi's stronger claims is that it can detect and reuse tools you already have, such as Claude Code or Codex, instead of forcing a parallel setup.

That makes first run much smoother for developers who already have a working terminal-agent environment.

3. The practical first-run flow​

Use this sequence:

  1. install the desktop app,
  2. connect one provider or reuse one existing agent path,
  3. test one simple task,
  4. test one built-in assistant for a non-coding workflow,
  5. only then explore remote control or 24/7 tasks.

4. What a successful first run looks like​

A good first run should prove:

  • one model works,
  • one assistant completes a task,
  • one artifact or deliverable appears where expected,
  • and the local-first security story feels understandable.

5. Why start small​

Because AionUi supports many surfaces, it is easy to over-configure too early. Begin with one provider and one workflow before you bring in remote control, cron jobs, or multiple cooperating agents.