Getting Started

Install all the things...

To keep the bundle size of Aetherflux as small as possible (roughly between 10mb and 20mb depending on the version), and to avoid packaging it with software that you likely already have, Aetherflux requires you to install two external dependencies:

1. Python version 3.9 or greater (ensuring it is added to your system path). A valid Python runtime is required in order to run Aetherflux models and dataset transformations. Like other IDEs, you will have the ability to select the runtime of your choice in the event that you have multiple versions installed. Install Python.
2. Ollama, the open-source platform for running and managing LLMs locally. To enable AI agents, auto-completions, and runtime-interpretations, you need to install Ollama and the LLMs of your choice. These models will automatically become accessible within Aetherflux. Install Ollama.

Python is a required dependency - Aetherflux will not work without it. Ollama is an optional dependency, and is only needed if you wish to speed up your workflows or have your models include an AI interpretive layer.

Presently, Ollama is the only way to leverage AI within Aetherflux. Unfortunately, this does mean that the models you use are limited by license and by the capabilities of the system you are running them on. Our team is working on accommodating other AI providers, and this is due to be completed soon. Follow our progress on our roadmap.