What is Auto GPT?

Auto-GPT is an AI tool that uses OpenAI API to generate text, perform research, and complete various other tasks autonomously. It is powered by GPT-3.5 or GPT-4 API and can connect to the internet to collect information from web pages. Here are the steps to set up and use Auto-GPT on a PC:

AutoGPT Setup : 📝 Requirements

You need following tools/programs for your PC/Mac or Linux to setup AutoGPT.

  1. Docker (This isn’t necessary but highly recommended Check : Docker Installation)
  2. Python 3.10 or later (Check : Python Installation)
  3. OpenAi API Key
  4. GIT (Latest Version)

How to Get OpenAI 🗝️API Key and Set Usage Limit (Imp.)

  • Go to OpenAI API Website : Get OpenAI API Key Now
  • Register and Go to Account->User->API and select the API Key/Copy it and paste it in a notepad or somewhere safe because you won’t be able to see your API Key again on OpenAI’s website.
💡 To use the OpenAI API with Auto-GPT, It is recommend setting up billing. Free accounts are limited to 3 API calls per minute, which can cause the application to crash. Also its highly recommended to setup usage limits in the account as per your budget.

Install Python and Pip

  • Download and install the latest version of Python from the official website.
  • Enable “Add python.exe to PATH” on Windows before installing Python.
  • Open the Windows Terminal and run the following command to check the installation:
pip --version

Installing and Running AutoGPT with Docker:

Installation

  • In order to proceed with the AutoGPT installation, you need to install Docker first. Checkout our Docker Installation Guide.
  • After you have finished installing Docker, now create a folder for Auto-GPT.
  • Now you need to install the AutoGPT inside the folder from Dockerhub, run the following command: 
docker pull significantgravitas/auto-gpt
  • Now Inside the AutoGPT folder create a file named docker-compse.yml and copy and paste the code below:
version: "3.9"
services:
  auto-gpt:
    image: significantgravitas/auto-gpt
    depends_on:
      - redis
    env_file:
      - .env
    environment:
      MEMORY_BACKEND: ${MEMORY_BACKEND:-redis}
      REDIS_HOST: ${REDIS_HOST:-redis}
    volumes:
      - ./:/app
    profiles: ["exclude-from-up"]
  redis:
    image: "redis/redis-stack-server:latest"

💡 You need to create a configuration file before you can run it with Docker, check the configuration file below : Click Here

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Using AutoGPT with Docker

  • We are going to use friendly docker-compose for building the autogpt image and running it.
  • Run the following command to build the image if you haven’t already
docker-compose build auto-gpt
  • Now we are all set to run the Auto GPT using the following command:
docker-compose run --rm auto-gpt
  • If you wish to pass extra arguments/settings for the autogpt use the command below
docker-compose run --rm auto-gpt --gpt4only --continuous

//Some sample vanilla docker commands if you wish to use
docker build -t auto-gpt .
docker run -it --env-file=.env -v $PWD:/app auto-gpt
docker run -it --env-file=.env -v $PWD:/app --rm auto-gpt --gpt3only --continuous

Installing and Running Auto-GPT with GIT

Installation and usage

In order to install and Run AutoGPT with GIT use the following steps:

  • Install Git: Autogpt requires Git to be installed on your system to download the necessary files. You can download and install Git from the official website https://git-scm.com/downloads by selecting the appropriate version for your operating system.
  • Clone the Autogpt repository: Open a command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to install Autogpt. Then, type the following command to clone the Autogpt repository:
git clone -b stable https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/Auto-GPT.git
  • Navigate to the Auto-GPT folder by using the following command
cd Auto-GPT
  • Start using Autogpt: To start using Autogpt, navigate to the directory where you cloned the Autogpt repository and run the following command:
python autogpt.py
  • This will launch the Autogpt interface, and you can start using Autogpt to generate text. Note that Autogpt is a resource-intensive tool, and it requires a powerful system with a good amount of RAM and CPU to run smoothly.
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Configuration

Weather you Install and Run AutoGPT with GIT or Docker you will need to make the following configuration:

  • The first step to setting up Auto-GPT is to locate the file named “.env.template” in the main folder. Please note that this file may be hidden by default in some operating systems due to the dot prefix. To reveal hidden files, follow the instructions specific to your operating system, whether it be Windows or macOS.
  • After finding the “.env.template” file, make a copy of it and name it “.env”. This can be done by entering the command “cp .env.template .env” in the command prompt/terminal window.
  • Next, open the “.env” file using a text editor of your choice. Once you have the file open, locate the line that reads “OPENAI_API_KEY=”. After the equal sign, enter your unique OpenAI API Key without any quotes or spaces.
  • If you plan to use any other API keys or tokens for additional services, enter them in the appropriate field.
  • Once you have entered all necessary information, save and close the “.env” file. With these steps completed, Auto-GPT is now ready to use.
💡 It is important to note that in order to activate and adjust a setting, you must remove the "#" prefix.

Final Takeaway

Overall, the installation of AutoGPT provides users with a powerful tool for generating natural language text that can be used for a wide range of applications, such as content creation, chatbots, and more. With the ability to generate high-quality text in a matter of seconds, AutoGPT can save users time and effort, while providing them with accurate and coherent output.

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