User Guide.
Everything you need to know about setting up and using Chalie.
Install Chalie
v1.2.0-betacurl -fsSL https://chalie.ai/install | bash
Python 3.11+, macOS or Linux. Opens Chalie at http://localhost:31025.
Full installation guide →
Connect to MCP Servers
Give Chalie new abilities by connecting it to external MCP servers — their tools become Chalie's tools.
Installation
Get Chalie running in minutes — install, pick a model, and go. Works with Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini.
Agent-to-Agent
Let your AI tools talk to Chalie — ask questions, share context, and coordinate work.
Browser
Ask Chalie to browse the web, interact with pages, fill forms, and capture screenshots.
Calendar
Check your schedule, find free time, and manage events through natural conversation.
Code & Terminal
Delegate coding tasks to an agent with its own file workspace, and run shell commands, right from the conversation.
Contacts
Look up contact details from your personal address book through natural conversation.
Documents
Create, search, and manage personal notes and documents through conversation.
Read, search, and send emails through Chalie using natural language.
Files
Read, write, create, move, and search files on your device through conversation.
Getting Started
Learn the basics of Chalie and how to get the most out of your AI assistant.
Threads
Branch any answer into its own focused conversation, without losing the thread of what you were doing.
Lists
Create and manage lists for shopping, tasks, ideas, and anything else you want to track.
Memory
Teach Chalie things about you so it can be more helpful in every conversation.
News
Get the latest news headlines and stories on any topic you care about.
Places
Save named locations so Chalie can use them in directions, scheduling, and local searches.
Policies
Control what Chalie can do on its own and what requires your approval, across every context.
Programming Docs
Look up official documentation for 23 languages and frameworks without leaving the conversation.
Scheduling
Set up recurring tasks, daily briefings, and automated actions that run on a schedule.
Skills
Teach Chalie new procedures and workflows so it handles complex tasks the way you want.
Smart Home
Control your smart home devices through natural conversation with Chalie.
Timers
Set timers and reminders for cooking, workouts, deadlines, and anything time-sensitive.
Vision
Show Chalie an image and ask questions about what it sees.
External Agents (MCP)
Connect other AI agents to Chalie so they can ask questions, check your calendar, and coordinate on your behalf.
Voice
Speak naturally with Chalie and hear its responses out loud.
Weather
Get real-time weather forecasts and conditions for any location.
Web Download
Download files from the internet directly to your device through conversation.
Web Search
Search the web for real-time information, facts, and recommendations.