Olares documentation

What is Olares?

Olares is an open-source personal cloud OS you operate in plain language, built to run AI agents and LLMs on hardware you own.

Use this documentation to install and activate Olares, manage apps, files, identity, and access, and extend your setup with the CLI, Agent Skills, and real-world workflows.

Set up Olares

Get Olares running, whether you install the OS yourself or use a dedicated device.

rocket_launchGet startedCreate your Olares ID and install Olares on your own hardwarememoryOlares OneGet the dedicated hardware device that runs your personal AI cloud out of the box

Use Olares

Manage your cloud, applications, files, identity, and access from day to day.

smart_toyManage Olares with AIDescribe what you want in plain language and let an AI agent operate Olares through Agent SkillsappsOlares applicationsDaily guides for Desktop, Market, Files, Vault, Control Hub, Settings, and other system appssmartphoneLarePassAccess your Olares, VPN, files, and passwords from any device with the LarePass clientcloudOlares SpaceManage Olares, custom domains, backups, and billingmenu_bookTutorialsAdvanced, step-by-step guides for custom domains, clusters, storage, and more

Build and go further

Explore how Olares works, build for the platform, and discover real-world workflows.

lightbulbUse casesExplore real-world setups for local AI, agentic apps, media, and self-hosted workflowsdeveloper_modeDeveloper guideExplore Olares architecture, build and distribute apps, and contribute to the platform

Get help and connect

Find answers when you're stuck, and join the community to share setups and stay up to date.

helpHelp & troubleshootingFind answers in FAQs, known issues, and technical supportchatDiscordJoin the community to chat and get helpnewspaperBlogRead product updates, guides, and deep divessmart_displayYouTubeWatch tutorials, demos, and walkthroughsforumForumAsk questions and share setups with other users