Requirements
What you need
You need a computer, a paid Claude plan (Pro or higher), Claude Code, Node.js 20 or newer and FFmpeg. We have tested it on Windows only. Mac is not tested yet.
Requirements table
| Part | Needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Claude plan | Yes, Pro or higher | Billed by Anthropic, not by us. Research and ideas count toward its usage limits. |
| Claude Code | Yes | The engine runs inside it. |
| Node.js | Yes, version 20 or newer | Runs the renderers. |
| FFmpeg | Yes | Encodes the reels. |
| Python | Optional, 3.10 or newer | Only for buyer-voice scoring and voiceover reels. |
| Internet | For setup, research and reels | Carousels render offline. |
| Operating system | Windows tested | Mac not tested yet; Linux not tested. |
Windows and Mac
Everything was built and tested on Windows. The START-HERE guide covers Mac and Windows install steps, but we have not run the engine on a Mac ourselves, so we do not promise it works there. If it does not, the 7-day refund applies. Mac testing is on the roadmap as a plan, not a promise.
Speed on your machine
On our test PC a carousel took about 2 seconds and a reel about a minute. A slower computer takes longer. Disk space: the engine zip is about 127 MB before setup, and setup downloads a browser for rendering.
What is not included
- A Claude plan, Claude Code, Node.js or FFmpeg. These are free or billed elsewhere.
- Posting. The engine outputs files; you upload them.
- Any promise of reach, followers or income.
- Stock photos or music licences. Art is code-drawn and music is synthesized.
- Support for third-party tools beyond our install guide.
Ready? Getting started. Questions: support.