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Prerequisites

Before using the PolyAI ADK, you need the correct platform access and the required local tools.

Platform access

To use the ADK, you must have:

  • access to a workspace in PolyAI Agent Studio
  • a valid API key

Access and API credentials are provided by your PolyAI contact.

If you need access to the PolyAI platform, contact:

  • developers@poly-ai.com

Local requirements

Install the following tools before continuing:

Tool Version Notes
uv latest Manages Python and virtual environments
Git any Required to clone the repository or contribute

Install uv

uv manages Python versions for you, including the version required by the ADK. Install it with:

curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

Alternatively, with Homebrew on macOS:

brew install uv

See the uv installation guide for more options.

Checklist

Before continuing, confirm:

  • [ ] You have access to an Agent Studio workspace
  • [ ] You have obtained an API key from your PolyAI contact
  • [ ] uv is installed
  • [ ] git is available locally

Next step

Once these requirements are in place, continue to installation.