Recommended path
The one-line installers are meant for normal users. They fetch the source, prepare a local workspace, run setup, start the app, and open onboarding. The app runs at localhost by default.
- Node.js 22.13 or newer is required for manual development paths.
- The installer can manage Node setup when the platform supports it.
- Computer Use is optional and off by default. Do not enable it unless you want native desktop control.
Manual developer path
Use the manual path only when you already have Node.js and want to work directly in the repository. Run corepack enable, install dependencies, initialize the local workspace, then start the dev server.
- corepack enable
- corepack pnpm install
- corepack pnpm dpc init --ensure-env
- corepack pnpm dev
Credential handling
Keep provider keys and OAuth state out of git. Use environment variables or the app secret store. Do not commit .env.local, auth JSON files, local credential folders, or benchmark artifacts containing keys.
Next step
This doc mirrors the in-app Docs tab. Install Disp8ch, open onboarding, and use WebChat when you want the app to inspect your current setup.