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Supported Systems

We build and test Private AI on the following systems:
  • macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon)
  • Linux
  • Windows

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Prerequisites

Before installing Private AI, ensure you have:
  • Node.js: Latest LTS version recommended
  • Coding agent authentication: Authenticate with your preferred coding agents outside of Private AI

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Safety Notice

Private AI runs AI agents with —dangerously-skip-permissions/—yolo flags by default so they can work autonomously without constant approval prompts. Each task runs in an isolated git worktree, preventing agents from interfering with each other. Agents can still perform system-level actions, so review their work and keep backups.

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Installation & Setup

1

Authenticate with a coding agent

Before launching Private AI, ensure you’re authenticated with at least one supported coding agent. Follow the installation and authentication instructions for your preferred agent.
2

Install and launch Private AI

Open a terminal and run:
npx vibe-kanban
The application will bind to a random free port, print the URL in the terminal, and automatically open in your default browser.
3

Complete initial setup

Complete the setup dialogs to configure your coding agent and editor preferences. GitHub integration relies on the GitHub CLI and is configured when needed.
4

Create your first project

You’ll land on the Projects page, populated with your three most recently active git projects if automatically discovered. Click “Create project” to add more projects.
5

Add tasks

Start tracking your work by creating tasks within your project.
6

Optional: GitHub integration

Private AI uses the GitHub CLI for creating pull requests. Ensure gh is installed and authenticated on your system, or follow the setup prompts when creating your first pull request.
7

Optional: Set up MCP integration

Streamline task creation with coding agents by setting up MCP integration.
To use a fixed port, specify the PORT environment variable: PORT=8080 npx vibe-kanban