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Install

CLI​

AntSeed requires Node.js 20+ and works on macOS, Linux, and Windows (WSL).

npm install -g @antseed/cli

Set up your node:

antseed seller setup

Verify:

antseed --version

Desktop App​

AntSeed Desktop (AntStation) is a standalone app that bundles the CLI, a chat interface, and encrypted identity storage via the OS keychain.

Downloads:

  • macOS — .dmg for Apple Silicon (arm64) and Intel (x64). Signed and notarized; no Gatekeeper warning.
  • Windows — .exe NSIS installer for x64 and arm64. Currently unsigned; Windows SmartScreen will ask you to confirm on first run (click More info → Run anyway).
  • Linux — not yet packaged. Run the CLI directly for now.

Pick your installer on the latest release page, or use the OS-aware download buttons on antseed.com.

Identity​

Your node identity is a secp256k1 private key. The corresponding EVM address is your PeerId on the network and your on-chain wallet. One key for everything — P2P, payments, wallet.

Set it via environment variable (recommended):

export ANTSEED_IDENTITY_HEX=<64-char-hex-private-key>

If you don't set one, the CLI generates a key at ~/.antseed/identity.key on first run. For production, use an env var with a secrets manager instead of a plaintext file.

tip

Back up your identity key. Losing it means a new identity on the network and loss of access to on-chain funds.

Next Steps​

  • Using the API — connect as a buyer and start making requests
  • Become a Provider — register, stake, and start earning
  • Payments — deposit USDC, understand pricing and settlement
  • Metrics — expose Prometheus-compatible buyer and seller metrics