Docs
From installed to productive. Our public GitHub repository contains the product introduction, setup guide, interactive commands and model fallback guide, currently in Chinese.
Quick start
Two routes, three steps each. The npm route needs Node ≥ 22; the installer route needs nothing up front.
Route one · Installer (ready out of the box)
① Download
Windows / Mac installers; choose your system
→② Double-click to install
the wizard does the rest, no Node needed
→③ Start talking
launch from the desktop or the tray
Route two · npm (self-hosted)
① Install
npm i -g engine7
→② Initialise
engine7 init generates the config
→③ Start
configure model and channel, then engine7 start
Core concepts
The four rooms from the home page, opened up.
Soul · SOUL
A companion with a name, identity and style, informed by your background and preferences, for everyday conversation and focused work.
Read more →Work · WORK
Follow progress and intermediate results in work mode. Use /ps to steer a running task, /stop to interrupt, and /model to inspect or switch models.
Read more →Memory · MEMORY
mem7 organizes people, experiences, preferences and plans with sources, time and viewpoints, helping later conversations pick up the context.
Read more →Channels · EVERYWHERE
WeChat, Feishu, DingTalk, WeCom, Discord, Telegram and WhatsApp, configured according to each platform’s account and connection requirements.
Read more →Configuration overview
Use the installer or engine7 init to configure your companion, models and channels. Check the console and confirmation messages after making changes.
Free tier (built into the installer)
Chat as soon as it is installed. The free model is provided by Engine 7 with a daily usage cap and no API key to buy; switch to your own model whenever you need more headroom.
Bring your own model (npm / advanced)
$ engine7 init
# follow setup for models, channels and workspace
$ engine7 start
Configured fallback models or services can be tried after service errors. Use /model to inspect the chain and cooldowns, and /model auto to restore automatic selection.
Full documentation
The public Engine7 docs repository contains the official product PDF/PPT, quick start, interactive commands, fallback guide and FAQ.