Windows
v2.4.0 · ~3.7 MB · Windows 10+
irm https://matsyaai.com/dist/c9ai/install.ps1 | iex
Linux
v2.4.0 · ~3.4 MB · Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian, Fedora
curl -fsSL https://matsyaai.com/dist/c9ai/install.sh | bash
macOS
v2.4.0 · ~3.4 MB · macOS 12+
curl -fsSL https://matsyaai.com/dist/c9ai/install.sh | bash
Option A: One-Line Install
Requires Node.js 18+ installed.
Run the installer
Windows (PowerShell):
irm https://matsyaai.com/dist/c9ai/install.ps1 | iex
Linux / macOS:
curl -fsSL https://matsyaai.com/dist/c9ai/install.sh | bash
The installer checks Node.js, downloads C9AI, installs dependencies, and creates a config template.
Option B: Manual Setup
If you downloaded the ZIP/tar.gz and unzipped it yourself.
Install dependencies
Open a terminal in the unzipped folder and run:
cd c9ai && npm install
Configure
Copy the example config and fill in your keys:
copy .env.example .env
Edit .env and set these values:
MATSYA_API_KEY=msk_... # From Matsya Settings > API Keys
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-... # Your Claude API key
That's it — just two keys. Your user and workspace are resolved automatically from the API key.
Run
Start C9AI and it will connect to Matsya and begin polling for tasks.
npm run agent:api
C9AI sends a heartbeat every 60 seconds. You'll see it come online in Matsya Settings > BRU AI Worker.
Prerequisites
Required
- Node.js 18+ — nodejs.org
- Matsya API Key — from Settings > API Keys
Optional
- Anthropic API Key — for Claude AI fallback
- Ollama — for local LLM (no API costs)
Autonomous Tasks
Assign tasks to BRU in Matsya. C9AI picks them up, works with AI, and posts results back.
Local & Secure
Runs on your machine. Your data stays local. Use your own API keys for full control.
Always Connected
Connects to Matsya via API. Supports Cloud, Local, or Hybrid modes.