Installation
Prerequisites
Before installing Aether, ensure you have the following:
Python 3.9 or later
Download and install from python.org.
Git
Clone the repository using Git. Install from git-scm.com.
Package Manager (pip)
Already included with Python. If missing, install via:
python -m ensurepip --upgrade
Redis (for task queues and swarm consensus)
MongoDB, Neo4j, Qdrant, or SQLite (Optional)
Install depending on your project needs:
MongoDB: Install MongoDB
Neo4j: Install Neo4j
Qdrant: Install Qdrant
SQLite: Pre-installed on most systems.
Step 1: Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/<your-organization>/aether.git
cd aether
Step 2: Set Up a Virtual Environment
It’s recommended to use a virtual environment to avoid dependency conflicts:
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
Step 3: Install Dependencies
Install the required packages using pip
:
pip install -r requirements.txt
Step 4: Configure Environment Variables
Set up your environment variables for blockchain integrations, IPFS, and other services. Create a .env
file in the root directory:
# Blockchain
SOLANA_WALLET_PATH=/path/to/solana-wallet.json
ETHEREUM_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY=your_ethereum_private_key_here
# Redis
REDIS_HOST=localhost
REDIS_PORT=6379
# MongoDB
MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017
Step 5: Start Redis
Ensure Redis is running:
redis-server
Step 6: Run Aether
Launch the framework and start interacting with your swarm:
python examples/swarm_simulation.py
Optional: Additional Integrations
MongoDB: Ensure your MongoDB server is running:
mongod
Neo4j: Start Neo4j from your terminal or GUI.
neo4j start
Qdrant: Start Qdrant on your local server or cloud instance.
SQLite: No additional setup required; SQLite is file-based and ready to use.
Troubleshooting
Issue:
ModuleNotFoundError
Solution: Ensure all dependencies are installed via
pip install -r requirements.txt
.
Issue:
redis.exceptions.ConnectionError
Solution: Ensure Redis is running on the correct host and port.
Issue:
FileNotFoundError
for wallet pathsSolution: Verify that the
.env
file is correctly configured and the paths are valid.
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