First 10 minutes

Start with a folder.

Download PersonalOS from GitHub, put the folder somewhere safe, open it in your AI agent, and run the start command.

python scripts/personal-os.py onboard
python scripts/personal-os.py start

You need Python installed first. If you are not sure, the getting started guide shows how to check. The agent will walk you through the first setup conversation.

Recommended first

Simple folder

Best if you want to try PersonalOS without learning Git.

Download

Use the GitHub release package or repository download.

Place

Store it locally or in a cloud-synced folder you trust.

Start

Run the two commands and paste the generated prompt into your agent.

Optional later

Private Git

Best if you want version history and reviewable diffs.

Keep it private

Your memory can be personal. Do not publish it accidentally.

Review changes

Use diffs to inspect what changed after sessions.

Contribute safely

Use privacy checks before upstream contributions.

Need the detailed guide?

Use the walkthrough in the repo.

The README gives the promise. GETTING_STARTED gives the exact steps.