Can Your Computer Run a Self-Hosted AI Agent?
Rick's intended self-hosted path targets macOS or Linux. The reviewed installer gates require Python 3, at least 500 MB of free disk space, and Node.js 22 or newer. These requirements describe the paused release candidate, not an available download bundle.
Derived from install.sh on 1 September 2026
This checker is deliberately conservative. A browser cannot inspect your operating-system version, available disk, installed runtimes, open ports, or daemon state without you providing those facts. Your answers remain in this page; the tool does not upload a device report.
Verified installation gates
| Check | Current installer behavior | What this page claims |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Accepts Darwin or Linux from uname -s |
macOS and tested Ubuntu/Debian paths are supported; other systems are not endorsed |
| macOS | Stops below macOS 12 | macOS 12 or newer passes the version gate |
| Python | Stops when python3 or its JSON module is unavailable |
Python 3 is required before installation |
| Node.js | Requires major version 22+ and can install it through nvm | Node 22+ is required; an older version is a warning because the installer attempts remediation |
| Disk | Stops below 500 MB free | 500 MB is the installer’s minimum gate, not a recommended capacity for logs or long-running workloads |
| Network | Tests access to meetrick.ai and downloads over TLS | A stable outbound connection is required during setup |
What this check cannot prove
Passing does not prove that a provider key, Telegram bot, local gateway, background service, or every optional integration will work. It also does not certify Docker, Raspberry Pi, public-server exposure, Windows-native installation, or a specific Linux distribution that Rick has not tested.
After a future verified release and successful installation, run:
rick doctor
That command would check a live installation rather than reported prerequisites. Until release resumes, use this page only as a local compatibility preflight. Existing verified customers can use the privacy-safe install error resolver for diagnosis.
Privacy and safe handling
Never paste an API key, Telegram bot token, license key, .env file, complete log, email address, or home-directory path into a public checker. This preflight asks only for coarse version and capacity facts. The install command builder also keeps license keys out of generated commands.