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Getting Started

Last updated: August 2026Version: 0.1.0

Future ATI requires customer-owned hardware or infrastructure. Your data stays under your control. This guide walks you through the installation process.

System Requirements

  • Linux x64 or Windows x64
  • Minimum 16 GB RAM (32 GB recommended)
  • SSD with at least 100 GB free space
  • Network access (or air-gap setup)

Installation Overview

  1. Download the installer package
  2. Verify the checksum
  3. Run the installer
  4. Configure your local model
  5. Set up your document source
  6. Test with a sample document
⚠ Warning: Do not share your session tokens. Session ID identifies your workspace but is not authentication. Each user must authenticate separately.

Downloads

PROTOTYPE — Sample entries only. These are placeholder downloads to demonstrate the structure. No real installers are available yet.

Available Packages
PackageVersionDatePlatformChecksum
FM Installer0.1.02026-08Linux x64SHA256: a7b3c...
FM Installer0.1.02026-08Windows x64SHA256: d2e4f...
Air-Gap Bundle0.1.02026-08Linux x64SHA256: m9n0p...

Download Verification

Always verify the package before installation:

  1. Download the package
  2. Download the corresponding checksum file
  3. Verify the signature (see instructions below)
  4. Run the installer
  5. Confirm the installed version

Verify on Linux

sha256sum -c FM-0.1.0-linux-x64.sha256

Verify on Windows

certutil -hashfile FM-0.1.0-windows-x64.exe SHA256

Workstation Setup

Deploy Future ATI on customer-owned workstations. Best for small teams and proof-of-concept projects.

Typical use: 1-5 users, internal projects, quick evaluation.

Air-Gap Deployment

Deploy Future ATI without internet access. Ideal for highly sensitive environments.

Air-Gapped Installation Process

  1. Download the offline installer on an internet-connected machine
  2. Download the model package bundle
  3. Transfer files via secure media to the air-gapped system
  4. Run the installer in offline mode
  5. Import the model package
  6. Configure local document source
  7. Verify installation is complete
⚠ Air-Gap Important: Updates to air-gapped systems require the same offline process. Plan your update schedule in advance.

Data Boundary Model

Future ATI uses clear data boundaries. Your documents and models stay where you own them.

Three Data Zones

Zone 1: Local Processing

Your documents, models, and indexes. On your hardware. Always under your control.

Zone 2: Temporary Workspace

During a project: editable files, intermediate results, shared deliverables. Deleted after project completion (or with session extension).

Zone 3: Delivery Package

Final deliverables, checksums, documentation. Retained for 30 days. Then deleted unless extended.

Encryption

All data in transit is encrypted (TLS 1.3). Data at rest uses customer-controlled encryption.

Key Management

Available now: Built-in encryption for workspace storage.

Planned: Customer-managed encryption keys (BYOK).

How Pricing Works

Future ATI pricing is transparent and scoped. See the Pricing & Scope page for full details.

Key Concepts

  • Project Work: One-time price for defined scope
  • Deployment: Based on infrastructure requirements
  • Session Extension: $2/day to keep workspace available
  • Support: Optional support plans available

Session Extension

Keep your workspace available after project completion. Optional. Off by default.

Pricing

  • $2.00 per day
  • Billed every 3 days
  • Cancel anytime
  • No automatic renewal after balance expires
⚠ Important: Session extension is not automatic. You must explicitly enable it in your customer portal. No prechecked boxes.

Troubleshooting

Installer fails to verify checksum

Check that you downloaded both the installer and the checksum file from the same location.

Verify the downloaded files are not corrupted by trying the download again.

Model configuration fails

Ensure you have sufficient disk space and RAM available.

Check that your document source is accessible from the system running Future ATI.

Cannot access workspace

Session ID identifies your workspace. Each user must authenticate with their own credentials.

Session ID alone does not grant access. Contact support if you cannot authenticate.

Release Notes — v0.1.0

Released: August 2026

What's New

  • Available now: Document ingestion and local model configuration
  • Available now: Retrieval and evaluation
  • Planned: API endpoint for programmatic access
  • Planned: Customer-managed encryption keys

Known Limitations

  • Not supported: Real-time document streaming (batch processing only)
  • Requires configuration: External integration with CRM systems
  • Requires support: Custom model training pipelines

Deployment Status

  • Available now: Workstation deployment
  • Available now: Private server deployment
  • Available now: Air-gap deployment
  • Planned: Kubernetes-based orchestration

Understanding Documentation Labels

Documentation uses specific labels to indicate feature status:

Available now

Feature is built and deployed. You can use it today.

Planned

Feature is on the roadmap but not yet available.

Requires configuration

Feature requires setup or customization for your environment.

Requires support

Contact Future ATI support to use this feature.

Not supported

Feature is not available in this version.