Install OpenCrane
OpenCrane is plain Kubernetes. If you can run a Kubernetes cluster, you can run OpenCrane — there's no special cloud dependency. Pick the path that fits you:
| Path | Best for | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Local, VM or VPS | Trying it out, a demo, or a small team on a single machine | Local, VM or VPS → |
| Cluster | Production, scale, high availability | Cluster deployment → |
Both install the same way — the only difference is the size and shape of the Kubernetes underneath.
Connect to the management API
Operators sign in through OIDC and use the resulting session with the management API. There is no static API token to copy into a terminal. The current UI does not expose every management surface, so use an authenticated client and retrieve its contract through the API reference.
For TypeScript integrations, use the generated client described in the Contracts SDK.
Then
- Set up your domain — point DNS at OpenCrane and turn on HTTPS.
- Set up your personal assistant — the interview every person completes before their assistant can run.
- Create a managed agent for shared, scheduled or triggered work, once you're ready to go beyond your own assistant.