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Step 1: Choose Your Setup

Pick the setup method that fits your needs:

Local Setup (Development)

Run Weam AI on your local machine for development, testing, or evaluation.

One-Click Cloud Deployment

Deploy instantly on AWS or DigitalOcean with automated setup scripts.

Self-Hosted Setup (Production)

Deploy Weam AI on your own infrastructure with custom domain and SSL.

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Which Setup Should I Choose?

Setup TypeBest ForRequirementsTime
Local SetupDevelopment, testingDocker, 8GB RAM10-15 min
One-Click CloudQuick production deploymentCloud account, optional domain5-30 min
Self-HostedCustom infrastructureLinux server, domain, SSL20-30 min
New to Weam AI?Start with One-Click Cloud Deployment for the fastest way to get a production-ready instance running with minimal configuration.

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Step 2: Complete Configuration

After installation, follow these essential configuration steps:
1

Configure Environment Variables

Set up database connections, security keys, and service endpoints.

Environment Variables Guide

Complete reference for all configuration options
2

Add Your Credentials

Connect to model providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.

Credential Setup Guide

Step-by-step credential generation and configuration
3

Launch and Verify

Start services and confirm everything works correctly.

Launch & Verify Guide

Verify installation and test core functionality

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What Happens Next?

Once setup is complete, you’ll have:
  • A running Weam AI instance accessible via web browser
  • Connected model providers for chat functionality
  • User registration and login working
  • Core features like Brains, Prompts, and Agents ready to use

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Time Estimates

Setup PhaseEstimated Time
Local Installation10-15 minutes
Self-Hosted Installation20-30 minutes
Environment Configuration10-15 minutes
Credential Setup15-20 minutes
Total Setup Time30-60 minutes
One-Click Cloud deployment includes automated infrastructure provisioning, making it faster overall despite the longer total time.

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