Weaving cosmic threads...
Weaving cosmic threads...
Three paths into the Arcanea ecosystem. Use the platform directly, install the CLI for terminal access, or fork the entire framework to build your own universe.
arcanea.ai
The fastest way to start. No installation required. Open the browser and begin creating with AI companions, the Library, and the Academy.
Visit arcanea.ai
Open the platform in your browser
Create an account
Sign up with email or social login
Choose a companion
Select an AI partner matched to your creative style
Start creating
Chat, imagine, write, compose — the universe is yours
npm / pnpm / bun
Run Arcanea locally. Access companions from your terminal, integrate with your editor, and build with the full API.
Install the package
Choose your preferred package manager
$npm install -g arcanea-aiAuthenticate
Sign in with your Arcanea account
$arcanea loginStart a session
Launch a companion session from terminal
$arcanea chat --companion architectExplore commands
View all available tools
$arcanea --helpGitHub
Build on top of Arcanea. Fork the open-source framework, customize the world system, and create your own universe in the multiverse.
Fork the repository
Clone the Arcanea framework to your GitHub
$git clone https://github.com/frankxai/arcanea.gitInstall dependencies
Set up the development environment
$cd arcanea && pnpm installConfigure environment
Copy the env template and add your keys
$cp .env.example .env.localStart development
Run the development server
$pnpm devPrerequisites
For CLI and Framework paths
LTS recommended
Package manager (npm/bun also work)
For framework fork path
For self-hosted database (optional)
Configuration
Essential environment variables for self-hosted setup
# Required
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=your-project-url
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-anon-key
# AI Providers (at least one)
GOOGLE_GENERATIVE_AI_API_KEY=your-gemini-key
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-claude-key
# Optional
NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL=http://localhost:3000
Continue
Explore the ecosystem after setup