Getting Started¶
Welcome to Attune AI! This guide will take you from zero to running your first AI workflow in about 10 minutes.
Your Journey¶
| Step | What You'll Do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Installation | Install the framework and set up an API key | 2 min |
| 2. First Steps | Run your first AI workflow | 5 min |
| 3. Choose Your Path | Pick the approach that fits your needs | 3 min |
Quick Install¶
If you're in a hurry:
# Install
pip install attune-ai[developer]
# Set API key
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="sk-ant-..."
# Run a workflow
attune workflow run security-audit --path ./src
Then come back here to understand what you just did!
What is Attune AI?¶
Attune AI is a production-ready toolkit for building AI systems that:
- Automate software tasks - Security audits, code review, test generation
- Coordinate multiple AI agents - Teams of specialized agents working together
- Optimize costs - Smart routing between cheap/capable/premium models
- Remember context - Short-term and long-term memory for AI agents
Key Concepts¶
| Concept | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Workflows | Pre-built automations (security audit, release prep, test coverage) |
| Meta-Orchestration | Automatic composition of agent teams based on your task |
| Tiered Models | Route tasks to cheap/capable/premium models based on complexity |
| Memory | Redis-backed short-term memory for agent coordination |
Prerequisites¶
- Python 3.10+ (check with
python --version) - pip (latest version recommended)
- API key for at least one LLM provider (Anthropic recommended)
Next Step¶
Ready? Start with Installation.
Already Installed?¶
Jump to:
- First Steps - Run your first workflow
- Choose Your Path - Find the right approach for you
- CLI Cheatsheet - Quick command reference