User Guide.

Everything you need to know about setting up and using Chalie.

Install Chalie

v1.2.0-beta
$ curl -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.

Email

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.