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    Autonomous AI Agent

    Deploy Agent.Zero on RamNode

    Set up Agent.Zero autonomous AI agent framework on your RamNode VPS hosting. Deploy a powerful, self-learning AI assistant that can execute code, manage tasks, and cooperate with other agents.

    Ubuntu/Debian
    Docker + Python
    ⏱️ 45-60 minutes

    Prerequisites

    Before starting, ensure you have:

    Server Requirements

    • • RamNode VPS (4GB+ RAM recommended)
    • • Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 or Debian 11+
    • • 2+ CPU cores
    • • 20GB+ disk space
    • • SSH access to your VPS
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    API Requirements

    • • OpenAI API key (required)
    • • Anthropic API key (optional)
    • • Google API key (optional)
    • • Basic Linux knowledge
    2

    Initial Server Setup

    Connect to your RamNode VPS and prepare the environment:

    Connect via SSH
    ssh root@your-server-ip
    Update System Packages
    apt update && apt upgrade -y
    Install Required Dependencies
    apt install -y curl wget git python3 python3-pip build-essential
apt install -y ca-certificates gnupg lsb-release

    💡 System Tip: Agent.Zero requires significant computational resources. A VPS with at least 4GB RAM is recommended for optimal performance.

    3

    Install Docker

    Agent.Zero runs in Docker containers for isolation and easy management:

    Add Docker Repository
    curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg
echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable" | tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list > /dev/null
    Install Docker
    apt update
apt install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-compose-plugin
    Start and Enable Docker
    systemctl start docker
systemctl enable docker
usermod -aG docker $USER
    Verify Docker Installation
    docker --version && docker compose version

    ✅ Docker is now installed and ready for Agent.Zero deployment!

    4

    Clone and Install Agent.Zero

    Download and set up the Agent.Zero framework:

    Clone Agent.Zero Repository
    cd /opt
git clone https://github.com/frdel/agent-zero.git
cd agent-zero
    Create Environment Directory
    mkdir -p work_dir
chmod 755 work_dir

    What is Agent.Zero?

    Agent.Zero is a powerful autonomous AI agent framework designed to be dynamic and self-learning. It can execute code, manage multiple agents, and complete complex tasks with minimal human oversight. Its Docker-first architecture ensures secure and isolated execution.

    5

    Configuration Setup

    Configure Agent.Zero with your specific settings:

    Copy Configuration Template
    cp .env.example .env
    Edit Configuration File
    nano .env

    Configure the following essential settings:

    Agent.Zero Environment Configuration
    # OpenAI Configuration (Required)
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key_here
OPENAI_MODEL=gpt-4

# Anthropic Configuration (Optional)
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_api_key_here
ANTHROPIC_MODEL=claude-3-sonnet

# Agent Configuration
AGENT_NAME=Agent.Zero
AGENT_PERSONALITY=helpful,analytical,creative

# Docker Configuration
DOCKER_ENABLED=true
EXECUTION_TIMEOUT=300

# Web Interface
WEB_PORT=8080
WEB_HOST=0.0.0.0

    🔐 Security: Never commit your API keys to version control. Keep your .env file secure and use strong, unique API keys.

    6

    API Keys Configuration

    Set up your AI model API keys for Agent.Zero:

    OpenAI API Key (Required)

    Essential for Agent.Zero's core functionality:

    1. 1. Visit OpenAI API Keys
    2. 2. Create a new API key
    3. 3. Add credit to your OpenAI account
    4. 4. Copy the key to your .env file

    Additional API Keys (Optional)

    Enhance Agent.Zero with additional capabilities:

    • • Anthropic Claude: Advanced reasoning capabilities
    • • Google Search: Web search functionality
    • • Weather APIs: Real-time weather data
    Verify API Key Configuration
    cd /opt/agent-zero
python3 -c "import os; from dotenv import load_dotenv; load_dotenv(); print('OpenAI Key:', 'SET' if os.getenv('OPENAI_API_KEY') else 'NOT SET')"
    7

    First Run and Testing

    Start Agent.Zero and verify it's working correctly:

    Build and Start Agent.Zero
    cd /opt/agent-zero
docker compose up --build -d
    Check Container Status
    docker compose ps
    View Logs
    docker compose logs -f agent-zero
    Test Agent.Zero Communication
    # Connect to the running container
docker compose exec agent-zero python3 -c "
import sys
sys.path.append('/app')
from agent_zero import Agent
print('Agent.Zero is ready!')
"

    🚀 Success: Agent.Zero is now running! You can access the web interface on port 8080.

    8

    Web Interface Setup

    Access and configure the Agent.Zero web interface:

    Configure Nginx Reverse Proxy
    apt install -y nginx
nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/agent-zero
    Nginx Configuration
    server {
    listen 80;
    server_name your-domain.com;  # Replace with your domain

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:8080;
        proxy_http_version 1.1;
        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
        proxy_set_header Connection 'upgrade';
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
        proxy_cache_bypass $http_upgrade;
        proxy_read_timeout 86400;
    }
}
    Enable the Site
    ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/agent-zero /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
nginx -t
systemctl restart nginx

    🌐 Web Access: You can now access Agent.Zero through your domain or server IP address.

    9

    Multi-Agent Configuration

    Set up multiple Agent.Zero instances for enhanced capabilities:

    Scale Agent.Zero Instances
    cd /opt/agent-zero
docker compose up --scale agent-zero=3 -d
    Configure Agent Coordination
    # Add to .env file
MULTI_AGENT_MODE=true
AGENT_COORDINATION=true
MAX_AGENTS=5
AGENT_COMMUNICATION=websocket

    Multi-Agent Benefits

    • • Parallel Processing: Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
    • • Specialization: Assign different roles to different agents
    • • Redundancy: Improved reliability and fault tolerance
    • • Coordination: Agents can cooperate on complex tasks
    10

    Performance Optimization

    Optimize Agent.Zero for your RamNode VPS:

    System Optimization

    Increase System Limits
    echo "* soft nofile 65536" >> /etc/security/limits.conf
echo "* hard nofile 65536" >> /etc/security/limits.conf
echo "vm.max_map_count=262144" >> /etc/sysctl.conf
sysctl -p

    Docker Resource Limits

    Update Docker Compose Configuration
    version: '3.8'
services:
  agent-zero:
    # ... existing configuration
    deploy:
      resources:
        limits:
          memory: 2G
          cpus: '1.5'
        reservations:
          memory: 1G
          cpus: '1.0'

    Agent.Zero Performance Settings

    Performance Environment Variables
    # Add to .env file
EXECUTION_TIMEOUT=600
MAX_CONCURRENT_TASKS=3
MEMORY_LIMIT=2048
CPU_LIMIT=150
CACHE_ENABLED=true
CACHE_SIZE=1000

    ⚡ Performance Tip: Monitor resource usage with docker stats and adjust limits based on your workload.

    11

    Security Configuration

    Secure your Agent.Zero deployment:

    Configure UFW Firewall
    ufw --force enable
ufw default deny incoming
ufw default allow outgoing
ufw allow ssh
ufw allow 80
ufw allow 443
    Set Up SSL with Let's Encrypt
    apt install -y certbot python3-certbot-nginx
certbot --nginx -d your-domain.com
    Create Agent.Zero Security Configuration
    # Add to .env file
ENABLE_AUTH=true
ADMIN_PASSWORD=your_secure_admin_password
SESSION_TIMEOUT=3600
RATE_LIMITING=true
MAX_REQUESTS_PER_MINUTE=60

    🔒 Security Warning: Agent.Zero has powerful capabilities. Always run it behind authentication and never expose it directly to the internet without proper security measures.

    12

    Monitoring and Maintenance

    Monitor your Agent.Zero deployment:

    Install Monitoring Tools
    apt install -y htop iotop nethogs
docker stats --no-stream
    Create Monitoring Script
    #!/bin/bash
# /opt/monitor-agent-zero.sh

echo "=== Agent.Zero Status ==="
docker compose -f /opt/agent-zero/docker-compose.yml ps

echo -e "
=== Resource Usage ==="
docker stats --no-stream

echo -e "
=== Disk Usage ==="
df -h

echo -e "
=== Memory Usage ==="
free -h

echo -e "
=== Recent Logs ==="
docker compose -f /opt/agent-zero/docker-compose.yml logs --tail=10
    Make Script Executable and Schedule
    chmod +x /opt/monitor-agent-zero.sh
crontab -e
# Add: 0 */6 * * * /opt/monitor-agent-zero.sh >> /var/log/agent-zero-monitor.log

    📊 Monitoring Tip: Regular monitoring helps prevent issues and ensures optimal performance. Consider setting up log rotation to manage disk space.

    13

    Troubleshooting

    Common issues and solutions:

    🛠️ Support: For additional help, check the Agent.Zero GitHub repository or contact RamNode support for VPS-specific issues.

    🎉 Agent.Zero Successfully Deployed!

    Your autonomous AI agent is now running on RamNode VPS. Agent.Zero can now execute code, manage tasks, and cooperate with other agents to complete complex workflows.

    Autonomous Operations
    Multi-Agent Ready
    Code Execution