Quickstart Guide

Set up your Novo AI account and make your first steps with the WatchMen AI Platform in minutes. Follow these instructions to get started with machine optimization.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have:

A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari)
Admin access to your machines for agent installation
Network connectivity to https://api.example.com and https://dashboard.example.com

Review these requirements to avoid setup issues.

Create Your Account

Visit Dashboard

Navigate to https://dashboard.example.com.

Click Sign Up and provide your email, password, and organization details.

Verify Email

Check your inbox for a verification link and click it to activate your account.

Return to the dashboard and log in with your credentials.

You now have access to the platform.

Configure Machine Connections

Connect your machines to enable AI optimization scans. Use the agent installer for your platform.

Download and install the agent.

curl -fsSL https://api.example.com/agent/macos/install.sh | bash
sudo ./novo-agent install --token YOUR_AGENT_TOKEN

Obtain YOUR_AGENT_TOKEN from your dashboard under Machines > Add Machine.

Run Your First AI Optimization Scan

Launch a scan to analyze machine performance.

Select Machine

In the dashboard, go to Machines and select your connected machine.

Start Scan

Click Run AI Scan and choose Quick Optimization.

Review Results

Wait 2-5 minutes, then view the optimization report.

curl -X POST https://api.example.com/v1/scans \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "machine_id": "machine-123",
    "scan_type": "optimization"
  }'

const response = await fetch('https://api.example.com/v1/scans', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    machine_id: 'machine-123',
    scan_type: 'optimization'
  })
});
const scan = await response.json();
console.log(scan.id);

Access the Dashboard

Explore the interface:

Overview

Monitor all machines and scan history.

Optimizations

Apply AI-recommended fixes.

Reports

Export detailed performance reports.

Settings

Manage integrations and alerts.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Verify firewall allows outbound to https://api.example.com:443
Check token expiration in dashboard
Restart agent: sudo novo-agent restart

Ready for more? Check Authentication for API access and Configuration for advanced settings.

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