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Pick the shortest path into OpenCircle for the work in front of you.
OpenCircle is an open-source, organization-run AI workspace where people and Familiars — persistent AI teammates — communicate, create, and get work done side by side. You run the Server, choose the models, and keep the data under your own roof.
Skip the manual. Pick the path below that matches what you are trying to do right now, and come back for the rest later.
Start here: your first OpenCircleOne walkthrough from install to your first saved piece of work with your Familiar.Administrator guideDeploy and claim a Server, configure providers and access, and run it safely.User guideConnect to an existing Server, communicate, create, and manage your account.Developer guideWork from source, test changes, and manage development migrations.
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Install the current signed CLI or client from Downloads, then follow the guide for your platform. If a command's flag is missing, update the CLI and re-check its --help output.