nanobot is a very small, easy-to-use AI assistant designed to work on most computers. It acts like a claw machine robot helping you with personal tasks using simple commands. This tool runs on Python, but you do not need coding skills to use it. nanobot is made for people who want a smart helper on their computer without using much space or power.
You can run nanobot on your own computer, get it to do small jobs, or even use it in a research project. It was built with a focus on being fast and light, perfect if your computer has limited resources.
To make sure nanobot works well, please check your computer meets these requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or newer, macOS 10.14 or newer, or most Linux distributions.
- Processor: Any modern Intel or AMD processor (1 GHz or faster).
- Memory (RAM): At least 2 GB.
- Disk space: About 100 MB free for installation.
- Internet connection: Recommended for downloading the software and updates but not required for offline use.
- Python: Comes bundled with the download; no need to install separately.
If you have doubts about your system, most computers from the past few years will work fine.
You are just a few steps away from running nanobot on your computer. We wrote this guide to make it easy and clear.
To get started, you need to download nanobot from the official releases page.
Clicking this link will open the page where you find the latest version of nanobot ready for download.
Look for a file that matches your operating system:
- For Windows, it might be a file ending in
.exeor.zip. - For macOS, look for
.dmgor.zip. - For Linux, you might see
.AppImageor.tar.gz.
The installation steps depend on the file you download:
-
Windows (.exe):
- Double-click the downloaded
.exefile. - Follow the installer instructions by clicking "Next" or "Install".
- Choose the folder where nanobot will be installed or leave it as default.
- Finish the installation by clicking "Finish".
- Double-click the downloaded
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Windows (.zip):
- Right-click the
.zipfile and select "Extract All". - Choose the folder to extract to.
- Open the extracted folder and find the nanobot executable (
nanobot.exe). - Double-click to run.
- Right-click the
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macOS (.dmg):
- Open the
.dmgfile. - Drag the nanobot app icon into the Applications folder.
- Eject the
.dmgonce copied. - Open Applications and double-click nanobot to run.
- Open the
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macOS/Linux (.zip or .tar.gz):
- Extract the archive using built-in tools or command line.
- Open the extracted folder.
- For Linux, you might need to make the file executable. You can do this by right-clicking and selecting properties, then permissions, and enable "Allow executing file as program".
- Double-click or run the nanobot file from your terminal.
After installing, start nanobot like any other app:
- On Windows or macOS, double-click the nanobot icon.
- On Linux, double-click or run the command
./nanobotin the terminal inside the extracted folder.
When nanobot starts, you will see a simple window or command prompt asking for your input. You can type your requests or commands here. For example, say "Hello" or ask it to help organize a task.
This section covers what you can do with nanobot right away.
- Ask questions: Type simple questions like βWhat is the weather?β or βSet a reminder.β
- Task automation: You can tell nanobot to open files, manage documents, or do small repeated jobs on your computer.
- Skills: nanobot uses skill modules that you can add later to extend its power. These skills might let nanobot control web browsers, read emails, or answer more complex questions.
- Low resource usage: Designed to be easy on your system, so it wonβt slow down your computer.
- Privacy: Works mostly offline after download to keep your data safe.
nanobot uses a simple interface with:
- Input box: Where you type your commands or questions.
- Response area: Where nanobot shows answers or status messages.
- Menu: Options to load new skills, check for updates, or view help.
The interface is clean and minimal to keep things straightforward.
Keep nanobot updated to get new features and fixes.
- Visit the releases page (see below).
- Download the latest version for your system.
- Install it following the same steps as before.
Your personal data and settings in nanobot will stay safe during updates.
If nanobot does not start:
- Make sure you downloaded the correct file for your operating system.
- Check that your computer meets the minimum system requirements.
- Restart your computer and try running nanobot again.
- On Windows, right-click the nanobot executable and select βRun as administrator.β
- Ensure your antivirus did not block or delete the app.
If the problem continues, visit the support section on the GitHub page or file an issue to get help.
You can download nanobot from the official GitHub releases page:
Visit this page to download nanobot
Look for the latest release, pick the file for your computer, and follow the installation steps above.
You can find code, updates, and detailed technical info on the nanobot GitHub repository. This repository also includes guides and tools if you want to explore adding your own skills.
If you have any questions or need help:
- Check the βIssuesβ tab in the GitHub repository.
- Read the documentation available in the βdocsβ folder of the repo.
- Search online for help using keywords like βnanobot clawdbot AI assistantβ.
nanobot is open source and available under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and share it.
By following this guide, you should have nanobot up and working on your computer in just a few minutes. Enjoy your new lightweight AI assistant.