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Installation

This guide will help you install Wire AI and run your first circuit design session.

Prerequisites

Before installing Wire AI, make sure you have:

  • Windows 10/11 - Wire AI currently supports Windows only

Note

macOS and Linux support is coming soon. Join our waitlist to be notified when it's available.

Install Wire AI

Install Wire AI using our PowerShell installation script:

iwr https://wireai.dev/wireai-cli-installer.ps1 -useb | iex

This will:

  • Download the latest Wire AI release
  • Install it to your system
  • Add wireai to your PATH

Tip

If you encounter permission issues, try running PowerShell as Administrator.

Running Wire AI

Navigate to your project directory and launch Wire AI:

wireai

First Time Setup

Login to Wire AI

Use the /auth command to login to Wire AI:

/auth

Follow the prompts to complete authentication. Once logged in, you’re ready to start designing circuits.

Initialize Your Project

If you’re starting a new project, use the /init command:

/init

This will:

  • Create a WIREAI.md file with project context
  • Set up the outputs/ directory for generated files
  • Analyze any existing files in your project

Your First Design

Now you’re ready to design your first circuit! Simply describe what you want to build:

> I want to design a USB-powered LED strip controller

Great! I'll help you design a USB-powered LED strip controller.
Let me ask a few clarifying questions...

Wire AI will:

  1. Ask clarifying questions about your requirements
  2. Generate a system architecture plan
  3. Select real components from DigiKey/Mouser
  4. Create a KiCad schematic file

Output Files

After a design session, you’ll find these files in your project:

FileDescription
outputs/requirements.mdYour gathered requirements
outputs/plan.mdSystem architecture and block diagram
outputs/bom.csvBill of Materials with part numbers
outputs/schematic.kicad_schKiCad schematic file

Next Steps