Installation Guide

Choose your preferred AI platform to get started with Producer Pal:

Prerequisites

Download:  Producer_Pal.amxd (the Producer Pal Max for Live device)

Requires: Ableton Live 12.2+ with Max for Live

Which AI Do You Use?

Pick your preferred AI provider:

• Anthropic / Claude — Claude Desktop, claude.ai, or Claude Code
• OpenAI / ChatGPT — ChatGPT web app or Codex CLI
• Google / Gemini — Built-in Chat UI or Gemini CLI
• Local / Offline — Ollama or LM Studio
• Multiple Providers — OpenRouter, flexibility across providers

Recommended Options

These are the easiest and most reliable ways to use Producer Pal:

• Claude Desktop — Anthropic's desktop app (easiest setup, subscription required)
• Built-in Chat UI — Integrated chat interface supporting cloud providers and local models

Looking for offline/local options? See Desktop Apps for LM Studio or Ollama via the built-in chat UI.

Already have an MCP-compatible client? Connect with npx producer-pal (see Other MCP LLMs and CLI options)

Command Line Interfaces

For users comfortable with the terminal:

• Gemini CLI - Google's command line agent (free tier has strict rate limits)
• Codex CLI - OpenAI's command line agent (subscription required)
• Claude Code - Anthropic's command line agent (subscription required)

Web Applications

Use Producer Pal in your browser:

• claude.ai Web App - Anthropic's web app (requires web tunnel)
• ChatGPT Web App - OpenAI's web app (requires web tunnel)

Local & Offline Options

Run models completely offline:

• Ollama - Using the built-in chat interface
• LM Studio - Alternative local model server
• Other MCP-compatible LLMs - Any LLM supporting MCP

Additional Resources

• Upgrading - How to update to a new version
• Web Tunnels - Setup remote access (for web apps)
• Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions