> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nvcl.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nvcl.ai/overview/request-access.md).

# Get NVCL AI

NVCL AI is in beta and free for personal use, with a free NVCL AI account: there is nothing to request and no licence key. Install it yourself, on your own Linux server with an NVIDIA GPU or on a Mac with Apple Silicon, with one command:

```bash
curl -fsSL https://get.nvcl.ai/install.sh | sh
```

In a terminal, the command installs `nvcl-ai`, NVCL AI's installer, and opens its menu: choose **Install a ready model**, then a model, and confirm a few settings, each with a default. The first time, it asks you to sign in to your free NVCL AI account: it shows a link and a code to approve in any browser. No account yet? Create one at [app.nvcl.ai](https://app.nvcl.ai) with your email and confirm the email. Then it installs the engine, downloads the model and starts it. What the machine needs: [Requirements](/get-started/requirements.md); the steps: [Install](/get-started/install.md).

## What to expect in the beta

* **What it runs on.** The models and GPUs NVCL AI supports are listed in [Supported models](/reference/models.md) and [Hardware](/reference/hardware.md).
* **Things keep changing.** NVCL AI, its installer and this documentation are updated all the time: commands and numbers may change between versions.
* **Feedback is welcome**: what works, what does not, what you would like to see. Contact details coming soon.

## Commercial use: a trial licence

NVCL AI is free for personal use. To try it for commercial use, request a trial licence: [fill in a short form](https://forms.gle/W6pDZdraNPMHG4sMA) about your company and how you plan to use NVCL AI. It takes about two minutes. Other contact details coming soon. See [Licensing](/overview/licensing.md).