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Getting started

Install on macOS

Native installation is recommended on macOS. Run the command in Terminal on your Mac; the installer sets up the appropriate background processes.

1 min readUpdated: October 2026
Welcome to Metis. Captured in an isolated Metis test instance with fictional sample data (October 2026).
Welcome to Metis

Welcome to Metis. Captured in an isolated Metis test instance with fictional sample data (October 2026).

Step by step

  1. 01

    Open a terminal or PowerShell on the target computer.

  2. 02

    Run the installation command and follow the prompts.

  3. 03

    Choose appropriate installation and data directories.

  4. 04

    Open the address displayed by the installer and finish setup.

Shell
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://github.com/f1shyondrugs/metis-ai/releases/latest/download/metis-install.sh)"

Good to know

  • For port conflicts, change the offered ports instead of stopping another application.
  • Keep a record of the data path for backups and updates.

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Navigation & chatsCompose messagesResponses & tool callsAnswer questionsApprove actionsSearch & quick actions
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Agent overviewCanvasPlansMemoryFilesTerminalBrowserDesktopsServer monitorArrange the workspaceExport workspaces
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Create a projectProject overviewChat visibilityProject picture, color, and iconProject instructionsProject memoryProject skillsProject filesProject notesAgent model defaultLet agents manage the teamMembers & invitationsAgent teamsTeam presetsTeam overview
Notes
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Agent Hub
SkillsConnections / MCPsCustom modes & rulesGlobal agent rules
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GeneralModels — ConnectionsAgent — Runtime & memoryDevices — Remote clientsAdmin / ChatsUpdatesSearch settingsAttachments and file sizeSubagent modelToken compressionPreview compressionSounds and notificationsNotification deliverySet up voice inputChoose a microphoneRecording and streamingDictionaryConfigure the browser previewManage website dataWebsite and source code
Models & providers
AgentDeep ResearchPlanAskGauntletCursorOpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminixAI / GrokOpenRouterOllama / LocalOpenAI-compatibleOpenAI CodexClaude CodeGoogle AntigravityGrok BuildOpenCodeModel options
Account & sharing
ProfileNotificationsUsage & costsShare chatsPublic shares
Guides & operations
Charts, graphs & mediaAutomationsOperate your installationTroubleshootingSet up a complete projectWork on a connected PCResearch and produce a reportGlossary and scopes

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