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Follow these steps to set up your Optexity account, grab your API key, and install the toolchain locally.

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1. Create an Account

Head to dashboard.optexity.com and sign up for a free account.

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2. Get Your API Key

Once logged in, navigate to the API Keys section in your dashboard and create a new key.

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3. Install the Recorder Extension

Install the Optexity Recorder extension from the Chrome Web Store. This extension captures your browser interactions and converts them into automation workflows.

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Prerequisites

  • Python 3.11+
  • Git

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Create and Activate a Python Environment (Optional)

Choose one of the options below.

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Option A – Conda (includes Python 3.11 and Node.js)

conda create -n optexity python=3.11
conda activate optexity
Install miniconda here: https://docs.conda.io/projects/conda/en/stable/user-guide/install/index.html#installing-in-silent-mode

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Option B – Python venv

python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate

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Installation

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Quick Installation (from PyPI)

Install Optexity directly from PyPI: 
pip install optexity
optexity install-browsers
OR

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Installation from Source

If you want to clone and edit from source: 
git clone git@github.com:Optexity/optexity.git
cd optexity
pip install -e .
optexity install-browsers

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Set required environment variables:

API_KEY=YOUR_OPTEXITY_API_KEY           # API key used for authenticated requests
GOOGLE_API_KEY=YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY      # API key used for Google Gemini
DEPLOYMENT=dev                          # or "prod" in production
You can get your free Google Gemini API key from the Google AI Studio Console.