ARI Software | ARI Software

Overview

After installation, ARI uses environment variables for configuration. These are stored in a local file that is never committed to version control.

Configuration

The install script will guide you through initial configuration. You will be asked to provide:

Your ARI instance URL (e.g. https://yourname.com or http://localhost:3000)
Database connection details
API keys for AI features (optional)

Custom Domain

ARI can run on your own domain. Point your DNS to your hosting provider and set your domain as the app URL during setup.

For Vercel deployments, add your custom domain in the Vercel dashboard under Project Settings > Domains.

AI Features

To enable the AI Assistant and AI-powered module generation, you will need an OpenAI API key. Create one at platform.openai.com and enter it during setup.

Development vs Production

In development, ARI runs with hot module replacement and debug tools:

pnpm dev

For production:

pnpm build
pnpm start

Next Steps

API Keys — Set up keys for AI and external services
Database Connection — Configure your database
Authentication — Secure your ARI instance

Environment Setup