SELF-SERVE RELEASE PAUSED: the signed bundle and safe updater API are not live yet. The current script exits before changing a machine. Use the preflight tools below or request a managed scope.

REVIEW SOURCE.
RUN PREFLIGHT.
WAIT FOR VERIFIED RELEASE.

Prepare to self-host Rick on Mac or Linux. The preflight tools and reviewable installer remain public while self-service distribution is paused.

curl -fsSLO https://meetrick.ai/install.sh
curl -fsSLO https://meetrick.ai/install.sh.sha256
if command -v shasum >/dev/null; then shasum -a 256 -c install.sh.sha256; else sha256sum -c install.sh.sha256; fi
less install.sh
bash ./install.sh

↑ Download the installer and checksum for review. The current script fails closed before mutation until signed release assets and the safe updater contract are available.

Requires macOS 12+ or Linux, Python 3, and Node.js 22+. Use the readiness checker for the tested path.

View the exact public install.sh source → Inspect every line before running.

// Planned Verified Flow in 5 Steps

Review the fail-closed installer

Review the planned installer flow now. Execution is temporarily paused and fails closed until the signed bundle and safe updater contract are live.

curl -fsSLO https://meetrick.ai/install.sh
curl -fsSLO https://meetrick.ai/install.sh.sha256
if command -v shasum >/dev/null; then shasum -a 256 -c install.sh.sha256; else sha256sum -c install.sh.sha256; fi
less install.sh
bash ./install.sh

The checksum detects an unexpected file. Reading the local script before execution is still required.

Requires macOS 12+ or Linux, Python 3, and Node.js 22+. See the tested-path guide before installing.

Name him. (Sort of.) 🥊

First rule: the name is Rick. Always.
Second rule: THE NAME IS RICK.

The installer asks for a last name or title. You can give him Rick Belkins, Rick the CFO, Rick en Español. You can customize everything around the name. You cannot name him Dave.

Rick's last name or title (optional): Belkins
> Introducing Rick Belkins.

Pick Rick's brain (literally)

The installer asks for one AI model key — Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google — and prompts you to paste it. No exports, no config files. Or pick Ollama and run a free local model.

Choose your AI provider:
[1] Anthropic  [2] OpenAI  [3] Google Gemini
[4] Local via Ollama (free)  [5] Set up later

Rick runs on your key — typical solo usage is ~$1–3/day. Ollama = $0.

Connect Telegram (optional — unlocks remote control)

The installer walks you through it: create a bot with @BotFather (60 seconds), paste the token when prompted, send /start to pair. Free tier gets one-way alerts. Pro unlocks full two-way control — approve actions, get nightly briefs, query Rick from your phone.

No Telegram? Skip this step. Rick runs fine locally without it.

Telegram bot token: 7...
> Open your bot and send: /start
> Paired. Rick can reach you anywhere.

Start Rick & add Telegram bot (optional)

Want Telegram control? Open @rickaiassistant_bot before this step so Rick can pair on boot. Otherwise just run:

rick start

Rick wakes up, checks your revenue, and starts working. First morning brief arrives in ~24h.

// Self-Hosted Status vs Pro

SELF-HOSTED — PAUSED

$0 planned license

Planned: full self-hosted Rick
Planned: your own API keys
Planned: 5 core skills
Planned: 1 channel
Planned: smart memory
Planned: Telegram alerts (one-way)
✗ Full Telegram control
✗ Advanced automations
✗ Priority support

Execution is paused until signed release assets and update contracts are verified.

PRO

What You Need

Rick is lightweight. A Mac mini or $10/mo VPS is enough.

💻

Hardware

Mac mini (M1+), MacBook, or Linux VPS. 2GB RAM min, 4GB recommended. Runs 24/7 in background.

🔑

API Keys

At least one AI model API key. OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google. $5-20/mo for typical usage.

📱

Telegram (Optional)

A Telegram bot token lets Rick reach you anywhere. Free to create via @BotFather in 60 seconds.

⬢

Node.js 22+

Required runtime. Install Node.js 22+ from its official distribution or use an existing reviewed nvm setup before running Rick.

// Pick Your Tier

Review Status.
Choose When Ready.

SELF-HOSTED — PAUSED

$0 planned license

The planned self-hosted Rick release remains paused until signed downloads and safe update contracts are verified.

RUN PREFLIGHT →

PRO

$29 /mo

16 skills, daily briefings, 5 role modes, blog images, memory decay, self-learning.

PRO RELEASE STATUS →

MANAGED

$499 /mo

Ongoing supervised operations

Scope, access, capacity, and acceptance criteria are confirmed before work begins.

24 skills, strategy panel, sub-agents, overnight autonomy, video avatars, coding loops.

REQUEST MANAGED SCOPE →

// Don't want to DIY?

WE DEPLOY RICK
FOR YOUR BUSINESS

A dedicated Rick instance configured for your company, with a scoped implementation, acceptance checks, and customer-owned handover.

          ✓ Revenue monitoring from day 1
          ✓ Distribution engine across all channels
          ✓ Daily intelligence briefs
          ✓ Overnight autonomous operations
          ✓ Telegram control plane
        

Implementation timing and supported integrations are confirmed during scoping.

AI CEO SETUP

$2,500 one-time

One-time implementation with acceptance checks and customer-owned handover.

          Day 0: Pay → scoping call

          Day 1-2: We configure everything

          Day 3: Telegram handover → live

SEE HOW IT WORKS → EMAIL FOR A SETUP CALL → REQUEST MANAGED SCOPE →

// Advanced Install Options

CLI Flags

Flag	Description
`--tier free\|pro\|lifetime\|managed\|business`	Skip tier selection prompt
`--license-key KEY`	Provide license key for paid tiers
`--client SLUG`	White-glove deploy: fetch client-specific config (requires --license-key)
`--non-interactive`	Skip all prompts (requires --tier)
`--telemetry`	Explicitly opt in to install analytics and Rick network registration; see the privacy policy
`--no-telemetry`	Keep install analytics and network registration off (the default)
`--verbose`	Show debug output during install
`--uninstall`	Remove Rick (backs up your personal files first)
`--help`	Show help message

# After download, checksum verification, and review
bash ./install.sh --tier free --non-interactive --no-telemetry

# Paid/client activation prompts for the key locally
bash ./install.sh --tier managed

// Troubleshooting

Common Issues

🔧

Node.js version too old

Rick requires Node.js 22+. Update via brew install node@22 (Mac) or nvm install 22 (Linux).

🔧

Permission denied errors

Don't run with sudo. If npm permissions fail, fix with: npm config set prefix ~/.npm-global

🔧

API key format

Anthropic keys start with sk-ant-, OpenAI with sk-, Google with AI. Check for trailing spaces.

🔧

Port 18789 in use

Inspect the listener first with lsof -nP -iTCP:18789 -sTCP:LISTEN. If it is Rick/OpenClaw, stop it with rick stop, then run rick restart. Do not kill an unidentified process.

🔧

Firewall blocking connections

Rick needs outbound HTTPS (443) for AI APIs and Telegram. Check corporate firewalls or VPN settings.

// Help Center

Rick Commands

CLI COMMANDS

          rick start — Start Rick

          rick stop — Stop Rick

          rick restart — Restart

          rick status — Check status

          rick logs — View logs

TROUBLESHOOTING

          Self-service repair:

          Paused with the self-hosted release. The published repair script is a status probe: it sends no network request and changes no files.

          Preflight:

          Check release readiness without installing →

          Existing customer support:

          Request manual support →

SUPPORT

          Telegram: @MeetRickAI

          Twitter/X: @MeetRickAI

          Email: [email protected]

          GitHub: Issues

REVIEW SOURCE.
RUN PREFLIGHT.
WAIT FOR VERIFIED RELEASE.

What You Need

Review Status.
Choose When Ready.

WE DEPLOY RICK
FOR YOUR BUSINESS

CLI Flags

Common Issues

Rick Commands

TOOLS BUILT FROM
THE INSTALLER

PREPARE YOUR
AI OPERATOR.

REVIEW SOURCE.RUN PREFLIGHT.WAIT FOR VERIFIED RELEASE.

What You Need

Review Status.Choose When Ready.

WE DEPLOY RICKFOR YOUR BUSINESS

CLI Flags

Common Issues

Rick Commands

TOOLS BUILT FROMTHE INSTALLER

PREPARE YOURAI OPERATOR.

REVIEW SOURCE.
RUN PREFLIGHT.
WAIT FOR VERIFIED RELEASE.

Review Status.
Choose When Ready.

WE DEPLOY RICK
FOR YOUR BUSINESS

TOOLS BUILT FROM
THE INSTALLER

PREPARE YOUR
AI OPERATOR.