ghost is a desktop application that helps you search files, run AI agents, and connect to thousands of tools. It handles everything on your device, without sending data to the cloud. This means your information stays private. ghost uses advanced protocols to manage communication and AI features smoothly on your Windows PC.
This guide will help you download, install, and run ghost on your Windows computer. You do not need any technical skills or prior experience with programming.
Make sure your computer meets these minimum requirements:
- Windows 10 or later (64-bit recommended)
- 4 GB RAM or more
- 500 MB free disk space
- Internet connection (only for first-time download and updates)
- A modern CPU (Intel i3 or equivalent or better)
To get ghost, visit the main project page below and follow the download steps.
How to download:
- Click the link above or visit: https://github.com/elias489/ghost
- Look for a section labeled Releases on the GitHub page.
- Click the Releases link. This will take you to the download options.
- Find the latest release version. It usually has a name like
ghost-setup.exeor similar. - Click the file to download the installer to your computer.
Once the file finishes downloading, follow these steps:
- Locate the downloaded file, usually in your Downloads folder. The file will be named something like
ghost-setup.exe. - Double-click the file to start the installation process.
- You may see a security warning. Click Run or Yes to allow the program to install.
- Follow the prompts in the installer window.
- Choose the folder where you want to install ghost or accept the default.
- Click Next or Install when prompted.
- When installation completes, click Finish.
- After installation, you can find ghost in your Start menu or on your desktop as an icon.
- Click the ghost icon to open the app.
- When you start ghost the first time, it will prepare your system by loading necessary files. This may take a few moments.
- You will see the main interface with search and agent controls.
- You can start by searching files or launching one of the built-in AI agents.
ghost has several main features designed to help you work with your files and AI tools locally.
- Type your search phrase in the main search box.
- ghost looks through your documents and finds matches quickly.
- Results show instantly with file names and paths.
- You can open files directly from the results.
- ghost can run multiple AI assistants on your machine.
- Choose an agent from the list.
- Give commands or ask questions.
- Agents use local models to process requests without internet usage.
- ghost supports over 10,000 tools with its protocol system.
- You can link these tools inside ghost to automate tasks.
- These protocols, like MCP and A2A, help agents talk to tools and each other.
ghost operates entirely on your device. This means:
- No data leaves your computer.
- No cloud servers store your information.
- No telemetry or tracking is done.
- Your files and requests stay private.
This makes ghost a good option for users who want full control over their data.
If ghost does not work as expected, try the following:
- Make sure your Windows system is up to date.
- Restart your computer and try opening ghost again.
- Check if your antivirus software is blocking ghost.
- Reinstall ghost using the latest installer from the releases page.
- If an error message appears, write it down to search for help.
ghost supports many advanced features through its protocol stack:
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets agents share data.
- AG-UI and A2UI provide interfaces for AI interactions.
- A2A (Agent to Agent) enables seamless communication.
- Support for local AI model files like gguf.
- Designed with Rust for performance and safety.
- Uses Tauri for a lightweight desktop experience.
These technical details improve how ghost runs and interacts with your tools.
- Download page: https://github.com/elias489/ghost
- Releases page: https://github.com/elias489/ghost/releases
- User forum and support: Check the GitHub Discussions tab on the repository page
If you want to uninstall ghost:
- Open Settings in Windows.
- Go to Apps & Features.
- Find ghost in the list.
- Click on ghost and choose Uninstall.
- Follow the prompts to remove the application.
This will delete ghost and its files from your computer.