Getting Started
Begin your journey with RA-H
Quick Start
Get RA-H running in minutes:
- Download RA-H for Mac
- Open the .dmg and drag RA-H to Applications
- Launch RA-H — it starts automatically
- Open chat and say
let's get started
The onboarding skill will guide you through:
- checking the app and local database setup
- adding API keys in Settings → API Keys
- creating a first useful node
- understanding dimensions as broad themes
- connecting Claude Code via MCP if you want external-agent access
- choosing the best next capture after your graph has a few nodes
Philosophy
RA-H is built on three principles:
- Non-prescriptive: Organization emerges from your content, not predefined folders
- Local-first: Your data stays on your machine in SQLite
- AI-powered: One always-on assistant grounded in your graph and skills
System Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| macOS | 12+ (Monterey or later) |
| Chip | Apple Silicon or Intel |
| RAM | 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended |
| Disk | ~500MB for app + your knowledge base |
| Internet | Required for AI model access |
Getting Help
- Docs: ra-h.app/docs
- Discord: Join the community
- Email: support@ra-h.app