Build Your Own AI Agents With Archon - Complete Setup Guide 2025

Build Your Own AI Agents With Archon - Complete Setup Guide 2025

AI Summary
Summary of Archon Installation and Setup

Introduction

Overview of Archon as an AI agent for building and optimizing AI agents.

Prerequisites

Ensure the following are installed:

Git

Docker

Python

Installation Steps
Clone the Repository
Navigate to the desired folder, open a terminal, and run:
git clone <repository-url>  
Docker Installation
Start Docker Desktop.
Run the Archon container using:
python run.py  
Alternatively, use Docker Compose by creating a docker-compose.yml file to start the container.
Setting Up Environment Variables

Configure API keys and model settings in the Archon interface:

OpenAI API Key

Superbase URL and Project Key

Model selections for Reasoner and Primary models.

Database Setup

Create a database and execute SQL commands using Superbase’s SQL editor to establish the necessary tables.

Crawling Documentation

Use Archon to crawl the desired documentation for indexing.

Testing the Setup

Start the agentic service and verify chat functionality.

Observe logs for successful operation confirmation.

Optional Configuration

Configure preferred IDE settings to integrate with Archon.

Conclusion

Final remarks on the installation and setup process, with encouragement for feedback.