LobstaKit
LobstaKit is the free, open-source installer that turns any Linux machine (or Raspberry Pi) into a Lobsta AI assistant appliance. It provides a CLI wizard and a web dashboard for managing Docker-based Lobsta deployments.
What You Get
- CLI installer — interactive wizard walks you through everything
- Web dashboard — manage your Lobsta from a browser
- Docker-based — clean, isolated deployment
- Security hardening — built-in audit and auto-hardening
- Auto-updates — keep Lobsta current automatically
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Requirements
Operating System
- Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm) — recommended
- macOS (experimental — Docker Desktop required)
- WSL2 on Windows (experimental)
Hardware
| Resource | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB+ |
| Disk | 4 GB free | 8 GB+ free |
| CPU | Any modern ARM64/x86_64 | Multi-core preferred |
| Network | Internet access required | For Docker image pulls and Anthropic API |
Software
| Software | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Python | 3.9+ | Required to run LobstaKit |
| Docker | 20.10+ | LobstaKit can install this for you |
| Docker Compose | v2+ | Plugin or standalone |
| curl | Any | Used for connectivity checks |
API Keys
You'll need an Anthropic API key to run Lobsta. Get one at console.anthropic.com (opens in a new tab).