Do I need a GPU?
Do I need a GPU?
No for hosted inference. You need enough local hardware for your selected model only when running Ollama or another local inference backend. The Entity runtime can use a hosted chat and embedding provider. See quickstart.
Do I need a headset?
Do I need a headset?
No. Start in a terminal or messaging app. The spatial surface also runs in a desktop browser. Headset features depend on an immersive WebXR session and the capabilities it reports.
Is a shell a separate agent?
Is a shell a separate agent?
A shell is a body and presentation layer. In the canonical
ngram_entity binding, identity, memory, and reasoning stay with the running Python Entity.Can I use a hosted model?
Can I use a hosted model?
Yes. The setup wizard includes hosted providers and a custom compatible endpoint route. A working chat request does not guarantee tool or embedding compatibility; validate those too. See hosted inference.
Can I bring an OpenClaw or Hermes harness?
Can I bring an OpenClaw or Hermes harness?
The spatial architecture separates bindings from rendering, but v1 does not ship a universal plug-and-play adapter for every external harness. The production continuity path documented here is
ngram_entity. Use the protocol guide to understand the integration boundary.Does it remember everything?
Does it remember everything?
No. ngram stores several forms of state and selectively retrieves, summarizes, consolidates, and decays memory. Working context is finite. Back up important state and inspect what was actually retained.
Why is my provider being called while I am not chatting?
Why is my provider being called while I am not chatting?
An always-on Entity can run soma, GEN, autonomous wake, distillation, consolidation, and scheduled automation work. Closing the browser does not stop its worker. See usage and controls.
Does disabling autonomy stop all inference?
Does disabling autonomy stop all inference?
No. Other background paths remain, and the daemon has a legacy initiative path when autonomy is disabled. Stop the process or service when you need a reliable end to requests.
Can I move an Entity to another machine?
Can I move an Entity to another machine?
Use the portable container and export/verify/recovery workflows. Credentials are provisioned separately. See persistence.
What is open source?
What is open source?
ngram, including the Python runtime and
ngramAR, uses the MIT License. Model assets and external dependencies can have their own licenses; keep their notices when redistributing them.