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📋 Download Guide

⚡ Quick Download

MoltBot is distributed via npm (Node Package Manager). Choose your installation method:

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NPM (Recommended)

npm install -g MoltBot@latest

Easiest method, automatic updates

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GitHub Source

git clone https://github.com/steipete/MoltBot.git

For developers, latest features

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Docker

docker pull MoltBot/MoltBot

Containerized deployment

💻 Platform-Specific Downloads

macOS

Requirements

  • macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
  • Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel
  • Node.js 22+ (install via Homebrew)

Installation

# Install Node.js via Homebrew
brew install node

# Install MoltBot
npm install -g MoltBot@latest

# Verify installation
MoltBot --version

→ Complete macOS Setup Guide

Windows

Requirements

  • Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • WSL2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
  • Node.js 22+

Installation

# Install WSL2 (PowerShell as Admin)
wsl --install

# Inside WSL2 Ubuntu:
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_22.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

# Install MoltBot
npm install -g MoltBot@latest

→ Complete Windows Setup Guide

Linux

Requirements

  • Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, or equivalent
  • Node.js 22+
  • systemd (for service management)

Installation

# Ubuntu/Debian
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_22.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

# Install MoltBot
npm install -g MoltBot@latest

# Set up as service (optional)
MoltBot service install

→ Complete Linux Setup Guide

Docker

Requirements

  • Docker 20.10+
  • Docker Compose (optional)

Quick Start

# Pull image
docker pull MoltBot/MoltBot:latest

# Run container
docker run -d \
  --name MoltBot \
  -v ~/.MoltBot:/root/.MoltBot \
  -p 3000:3000 \
  MoltBot/MoltBot:latest

→ Complete Docker Guide

📋 System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
CPU 2 cores 4+ cores
RAM 4GB 8GB+
Storage 2GB free 10GB+ free
Node.js v22.0.0 Latest LTS
Internet Required for API Broadband

For Local AI Models (Ollama)

Model Size RAM Required Recommended Hardware
7-8B models 8GB M1 Mac, 16GB RAM PC
13B models 16GB M2 Pro, 32GB RAM PC
70B models 48GB+ Mac Studio, High-end workstation

See detailed requirements: System Requirements Guide

🔧 Installation Methods Compared

Method Difficulty Best For Pros Cons
NPM Global Easy Most users Simple, auto-updates Requires Node.js
GitHub Clone Medium Developers Latest features, customizable Manual updates
Docker Medium Servers, isolation Clean, portable Overhead, complexity
Cloud Deploy Hard 24/7 availability Always-on, accessible Monthly cost

Recommended Installation Path

  1. Install Node.js - Download from nodejs.org or use package manager
  2. Install MoltBot - Run npm install -g MoltBot@latest
  3. Run Onboarding - Execute MoltBot onboard
  4. Configure API Keys - Add your Claude/GPT-4 keys
  5. Connect Messaging - Link Telegram, WhatsApp, etc.
  6. Start Gateway - Run MoltBot start

Detailed walkthrough: Complete Installation Guide

🚀 After Installation

1. Initial Configuration

# Run the interactive setup wizard
MoltBot onboard

# This will guide you through:
# - Choosing AI provider (Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Ollama)
# - Adding API keys
# - Selecting messaging platforms
# - Configuring preferences

2. Connect Messaging Platforms

3. Choose Your AI Model

4. Learn to Use MoltBot

❓ Download FAQ

Do I need to create an account to download MoltBot?
No! MoltBot is open-source. Just install via npm or download from GitHub. No registration required.
Is MoltBot available on the App Store or Microsoft Store?
No, MoltBot is distributed via npm (Node.js package manager). This gives you the latest version and easier updates.
Can I install MoltBot without Node.js?
Node.js is required for MoltBot to run. However, you can use the Docker version which includes all dependencies.
How do I update MoltBot to the latest version?
Run npm update -g MoltBot to get the latest version. Check releases at GitHub.
Can I run MoltBot on a Raspberry Pi?
Technically yes, but it's not recommended due to performance constraints. A Mac Mini or old laptop works much better.
Is there a portable version?
MoltBot runs as a Node.js application, so it's inherently portable. You can copy the installation folder to any compatible system.
What's the download size?
The npm package is ~50MB. With dependencies, total installation is around 200-300MB.

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