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Quick Start Guide

This guide will have you running CAI PRO with unlimited alias1 tokens in minutes.

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Prerequisites

  • Operating System: Linux, macOS, or Windows (WSL2)
  • Python: 3.9 or higher
  • Internet Connection: Required for initial setup
  • CAI PRO Subscription: Subscribe here

Quick Start Steps

1. Subscribe to CAI PRO

Visit https://aliasrobotics.com/cybersecurityai.php:

  1. Click "Buy CAI PRO"
  2. Complete payment (€350/month, secure European processing)
  3. Receive your ALIAS_API_KEY via email (within 5 minutes)

💡 Tip: Check your spam folder if you don't receive the key immediately.

2. Install CAI

Installation Steps

  1. Create and navigate to your project directory:
mkdir cai-pro
cd cai-pro
  1. Update system packages:
sudo apt update
  1. Create a Python virtual environment:
python3.12 -m venv cai_env
  1. Activate the virtual environment:
source cai_env/bin/activate
  1. Install CAI PRO from private package repository:
pip install --index-url https://packages.aliasrobotics.com:664/<api-key>/ cai-framework

⚠️ Important: Replace <api-key> with your API Key from the subscription confirmation email.

Example: 

pip install --index-url https://packages.aliasrobotics.com:664/sk-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/ cai-framework

💡 Tip: Your API Key looks like sk-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and is provided in your CAI PRO subscription email.

For detailed installation instructions and troubleshooting, see the CAI PRO Installation Guide.

3. Configure Your Environment

Create or update your .env file in your project directory:

# CAI PRO Configuration
ALIAS_API_KEY="sk-your-caipro-key-here"
CAI_MODEL="alias1"

# Optional: Enable advanced features
CAI_TUI_MODE=true
CAI_GUARDRAILS=true
CAI_STREAM=false

💡 Security Tip: Never commit .env files to version control. Add .env to your .gitignore.

4. Verify Installation

Test that CAI PRO is working correctly:

# Launch CAI CLI
cai

# Inside CAI, check your model
CAI> /model

# You should see:
# Available models:
# - alias1 (active) ✅
# - alias0
# - gpt-4o (requires OPENAI_API_KEY)
# - claude-sonnet-4 (requires ANTHROPIC_API_KEY)
# ...

Expected output: alias1 should be listed and marked as active.

5. Run Your First Security Test

Let's start with a simple security assessment:

CAI> Analyze the security posture of https://testphp.vulnweb.com

# Alias1 will:
# 1. Perform reconnaissance
# 2. Identify vulnerabilities
# 3. Suggest exploitation techniques
# 4. Provide remediation guidance

✅ Success! You're now using unlimited alias1 tokens for security testing.

Launch Terminal UI (TUI)

CAI PRO includes a powerful multi-terminal interface:

# Launch TUI mode
cai --tui

# Or set it as default in .env
echo "CAI_TUI_MODE=true" >> .env
cai

TUI Quick Tips

Keyboard Shortcuts: - Ctrl+S - Toggle sidebar - Ctrl+N / Ctrl+B - Switch between terminals - Ctrl+L - Clear terminal - Ctrl+Q - Exit

Add More Terminals: - Click the [+] button in the top bar - Or use /add command

Load Preconfigured Teams: - Open sidebar (Ctrl+S) - Click "Teams" tab - Select a team (e.g., "#1: 2 red + 2 bug")

Full TUI Documentation →

Common First Tasks

Task 1: Web Application Security Assessment

CAI> Conduct a comprehensive security assessment of https://example.com

# Alias1 will:
# - Enumerate subdomains and technologies
# - Identify OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
# - Test for SQL injection, XSS, CSRF
# - Generate a detailed report

Task 2: CTF Challenge Solving

CAI> Solve this CTF challenge: [paste challenge description]

# Alias1 excels at:
# - Web challenges
# - Binary exploitation
# - Cryptography
# - Reverse engineering

Task 3: Exploit Development

CAI> Write a Python exploit for CVE-2024-1234

# Alias1 will:
# - Research the vulnerability
# - Develop a working exploit
# - Include error handling
# - Add comments explaining each step

Task 4: Bug Bounty Reconnaissance

CAI> Perform recon on https://bugbounty-target.com for a bug bounty program

# Alias1 will:
# - Enumerate attack surface
# - Identify interesting endpoints
# - Suggest testing strategies
# - Prioritize high-value targets

Advanced Configuration

Enable Context Monitoring

Track your token usage in real-time:

CAI> /context

# Shows:
# - Total tokens used/available
# - Breakdown by category (system, tools, memory, messages)
# - Visual grid representation
# - Optimization suggestions

Multi-Agent Parallel Execution

Run multiple agents simultaneously in TUI:

# In TUI mode, open sidebar (Ctrl+S)
# Click "Teams" tab
# Select Team #1: "2 red + 2 bug"

# Type your prompt and press Ctrl+Shift+A to broadcast to all terminals
Scan target.com for vulnerabilities

Save and Load Sessions

# Save your current conversation
CAI> /save pentest_session.json

# Load it later
CAI> /load pentest_session.json

Troubleshooting

Issue: "alias1 not available"

Solution 1: Check your API key 

# Verify ALIAS_API_KEY is set correctly
env | grep ALIAS

Solution 2: Ensure you're using CAI PRO version 

cai --version
# Should show v0.6.0 or higher

Solution 3: Contact support - Email: support@aliasrobotics.com - Subject: "alias1 not available - [your email]"

Issue: "Rate limit exceeded"

This shouldn't happen with CAI PRO (unlimited tokens). If you see this:

  1. Check for typos in your ALIAS_API_KEY
  2. Contact support immediately: support@aliasrobotics.com

Issue: TUI not launching

Solution 1: Install required dependencies 

pip install textual rich

Solution 2: Check terminal compatibility 

# TUI requires a modern terminal emulator
# Recommended: Alacritty, iTerm2, Windows Terminal

Solution 3: Use CLI mode instead 

# TUI is optional, CLI works everywhere
cai  # without --tui flag

Next Steps

📚 Learn More

🎯 Practical Guides

🏆 Case Studies

Learn from real-world CAI applications: - Ecoforest Heat Pumps OT Security - MiR Robot Vulnerability Discovery - Mercado Libre API Testing

Get Help

Professional Support (CAI PRO Subscribers)

  • Email: support@aliasrobotics.com (48h SLA)
  • Discord: #pro-support channel (exclusive)
  • Quarterly Calls: Strategy and roadmap discussions

Community Resources

Tips for Success

🎯 Best Practices

  1. Start with clear prompts: Be specific about your testing scope and objectives
  2. Use context monitoring: Check /context regularly to optimize token usage
  3. Leverage parallel execution: Run multiple agents for comprehensive coverage
  4. Save your sessions: Use /save to preserve important conversations
  5. Enable guardrails: Keep CAI_GUARDRAILS=true for safer operations

⚡ Power User Tips

  • Keyboard shortcuts: Master Ctrl+N, Ctrl+B, Ctrl+S for efficient TUI navigation
  • Team presets: Use preconfigured teams instead of manual agent setup
  • Mix models: Use alias1 for exploitation, GPT-4o for professional reporting
  • Custom agents: Request specialized agents for your domain (contact support)

Congratulations! 🎉

You're now ready to leverage CAI PRO for professional security testing.

Remember: - ✅ Unlimited alias1 tokens - ✅ Zero refusals for authorized testing - ✅ Professional support available - ✅ European data privacy guaranteed

Questions? Contact support@aliasrobotics.com

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