Navin
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Quick Start

Install Navin, configure a model provider, and send a first message.

1. Install

Download the desktop app from navin.live/download and install it.

  • Windows: run the .exe installer. A Valid Navinspire signature does not hide SmartScreen until that file hash has reputation. If the blue warning appears: More info → Run anyway.
  • macOS: open the .dmg, drag Navin to Applications. If Gatekeeper blocks it: right-click → Open.
  • Linux: use the AppImage (may need libfuse2) or the .deb / .rpm / .pkg.tar.zst.

Or install from a terminal (same official build, navin on PATH):

curl https://navin.live/install -fsS | bash

irm 'https://navin.live/install?win32=true' | iex

Then navin-cli in a project, or navin . for the desktop window. CLI.

From a navin clone: make install then make start, and .venv/bin/navin-cli.

2. First launch

On first launch, Navin shows a short setup wizard:

  1. Choose the interface language.
  2. Add your own API key (BYOK). The product is free to use with your keys.
  3. Open the demo workspace, or go to chat.

3. First prompt

On an empty chat, use a suggested action (plan, analyze, brainstorm, code) or type your own request.

4. Data

API keys, chats, files, and memory stay on your machine.

For a guided walkthrough with no terminal experience required, see Start Without Technical Background.