Installation Guide
Producer Pal is free and open source. Choose your preferred AI platform to get started. Note that some AI services charge for usage.
Prerequisites
Download v1.4.6: Producer_Pal.amxd (the Producer Pal Max for Live device)
Requires: Ableton Live 12.3+ with Max for Live
Upgrading from a previous version? See the upgrading guide.
Which AI Do You Use?
Pick your preferred AI provider:
- Anthropic / Claude — Claude Desktop, claude.ai, or Claude Code
- OpenAI / ChatGPT — Codex app, ChatGPT web app, or Codex CLI
- Google / Gemini — Built-in Chat UI or Gemini CLI
- Mistral / Mistral AI — Le Chat or Mistral Vibe
- 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)
- Codex App — OpenAI's desktop app (easy setup, macOS only, 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)
- Mistral Vibe - Mistral's command line agent (API key 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)
- Le Chat - Mistral'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