1. Get a release

    Download the installer for your platform from GitHub Releases (Windows / macOS / Linux, amd64 + arm64).

  2. Run the installer

    # Linux
    ./install-cog.sh
    
    # macOS
    open "Install Cog.command"
    
    # Windows
    install-cog.bat

    Or compose the Docker stack from the release notes.

  3. Talk to your bot

    When the installer prints that cog is running, message the bot /help.

Upgrade to Pro

Pro unlocks chains, council, unlimited custom gears, WhatsApp, HTTP API, and longer retention. Checkout will land on this site once Stripe is wired to licence.getcog.ai.

Until then, operators with a signed Pro licence file can install it per the engine docs.