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Getting Started with Elftia

Elftia TeamDecember 15, 2024guides

Welcome to Elftia! This guide will walk you through the basics of setting up and using Elftia for your AI-powered workflows.

What is Elftia?

Elftia is a powerful desktop application that brings AI capabilities directly to your local machine. With Elftia, you can:

  • Run AI models locally for privacy and speed
  • Create custom AI agents for your specific needs
  • Integrate with your existing workflows seamlessly

Installation

Step 1: Download the Application

Visit our download page to get the latest version of Elftia for your operating system.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

After downloading, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. The installation process will automatically set up all necessary dependencies.

Step 3: Launch Elftia

Once installed, launch Elftia from your applications folder or start menu.

Your First Agent

Creating your first AI agent is simple:

  1. Open Elftia and navigate to the Agents panel
  2. Click "Create New Agent"
  3. Choose a template or start from scratch
  4. Configure your agent's capabilities
  5. Save and activate your agent
// Example agent configuration
const myAgent = {
  name: "My First Agent",
  capabilities: ["text-generation", "code-assistance"],
  model: "local-llm-v1"
};

Next Steps

Now that you have Elftia set up, here are some things to try:

Need Help?

If you run into any issues, check out our:

Happy creating with Elftia! 🚀

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