Installation & Setup

Preparing for webAI

webAI Navigator and Companion are now available for download. This guide will help you prepare for installation and understand what to expect from webAI. If you would like a download link for webAI Navigator and Companion, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team here.

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Get Notified When Available

Join our community for the latest announcements:

• Discord Community: Get real-time updates and be among the first to know when webAI is available

• Social Media: Follow us on LinkedIn and X for notifications about the public release

What's Coming:

• Navigator (your AI development environment)

• Companion (your AI chat interface)

• Complete installation guide and support resources

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What to Expect When Available

When webAI becomes publicly available, here's what the installation process will look like:

1

Download webAI

Get the webAI Installer:

• Visit the webAI download page

• Download the webAI Installer (acts as your package manager for all webAI tools)

• Add the webAI Installer to your applications folder

What You'll Get:

• Single installer providing access to both Navigator and Companion

• Centralized tool for managing webAI components

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Install Navigator and Companion

Installation Process:

• Launch the webAI Installer from your Applications folder

• Click "Install Both" to install Navigator and Companion together

• Installation typically takes 3-5 minutes

• Both applications work together for the full AI development experience

System Integration:

• Navigator: Your AI workflow development environment

• Companion: Your personal AI chat interface

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Initial Setup

First Launch:

• Navigator will display an account creation form

• Dependencies install automatically during first launch

• System prompts may appear (security permissions, network access)

Account Creation:

• Email address (your login credential)

• Secure password

• Organization name (optional)

System Configuration:

• Navigator configures itself for your specific device

• Default settings applied automatically

• No manual configuration required for basic setup

4

Verification

What Success Looks Like:

• Navigator dashboard displays with Featured Templates visible

• Companion launches and connects to Navigator automatically

• Both applications running and ready for AI development

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System Preparation

Ensure Your Device is Ready

Check Compatibility:

• Review our System Requirements to verify your Mac can run webAI optimally

• Ensure adequate storage space for installation and AI models

• Verify stable internet connection for download and setup

Prepare Your Environment:

• Close unnecessary applications to free up system resources

• Ensure you have administrator privileges for installation

• Consider temporarily disabling antivirus during installation

Network Considerations

Potential Issues to Be Aware Of:

• VPN Interference: Active VPN clients can interfere with local network discovery

• Corporate Firewalls: May block required network connections

• Network Permissions: Applications will need network access for full functionality

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Common Setup Scenarios

Personal Development

For Individual Developers

• Single device installation

• Personal account setup

• Local AI development and testing

Preparation Steps

• Ensure your Mac meets system requirements

• Plan storage allocation for AI models

• Bookmark support resources

Team Environments

Enterprise Deployment

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Expected Installation Process

Installation Steps Overview

When webAI becomes available, the installation will follow this process:

1. Download: Single installer for complete webAI platform

2. Install: Automated installation of Navigator and Companion

3. Setup: Account creation and initial configuration

4. Verify: Confirm both applications are working correctly

5. Begin: Start building your first AI application

Timeline Expectations

Installation Phase: 3-5 minutes for application installation

Setup Phase: 5-10 minutes for account creation and configuration

Verification Phase: 2-3 minutes to confirm functionality

Total Time: 10-15 minutes from download to ready-to-use

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Troubleshooting Preparation

Common Issues to Expect

Installation-Related

• Insufficient disk space

• Network connectivity problems

• Security permission requirements

• Antivirus software interference

Account Setup Issues

• Email verification requirements

• Password security requirements

• Network connectivity for account creation

Application Connection

• Navigator and Companion communication

• Local network discovery

• Firewall configuration needs

Getting Help

Contact Support

Hardware-specific guidance

Community Discord

Real-time help from other users

Documentation

Technical guides and troubleshooting

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Getting Ready Checklist

Before Installation

• Verify system meets System Requirements

• Ensure adequate storage space available

• Check internet connection stability

• Review network firewall settings

• Close unnecessary applications

• Join Discord community for updates

During Installation

• Follow step-by-step installation guide

• Allow required system permissions

• Complete account registration

• Verify both applications launch successfully

• Test basic connectivity between Navigator and Companion

After Installation

• Explore Featured Templates in Navigator

• Test Companion chat functionality

• Review available learning resources

• Bookmark support documentation

• Plan your first AI project

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Next Steps

Get Building:

• Continue to Build Your First AI Application tutorial

• Explore Navigator's visual workflow builder

• Test Companion's AI chat interface

Learn the Platform:

• Review webAI Fundamentals for core concepts

• Understand clusters, deployments, and local-first architecture

• Explore available templates and use cases