DocumentationInstallation
// installation
Installation Guide
Get AlignAIR up and running in minutes. Docker is recommended; local installation is also supported for developers.
// methods
Choose your installation method
Docker
RecommendedThe easiest way to run AlignAIR. Everything is pre-configured and ready to use.
- No manual setup required
- Consistent environment across platforms
- Pre-trained models included
Local
AdvancedInstall AlignAIR directly. Recommended for developers and advanced users.
- Full control over environment
- Easier integration with workflows
- Requires manual configuration
// docker
Docker installation
1
Verify Docker
Make sure Docker is installed and running.
docker --version
Expected: Docker version 20.10+
2
Pull AlignAIR Image
Download the latest AlignAIR image.
docker pull thomask90/alignair:latest
May take a few minutes.
3
Prepare Data Directory
Create directories for your data.
mkdir -p ~/alignair-data/input ~/alignair-data/output
Place input files in ~/alignair-data/input/
4
Run Container
Start AlignAIR with volume mounting.
docker run -it --rm -v ~/alignair-data:/data thomask90/alignair:latest
You should see the AlignAIR command prompt.
// requirements
System requirements
// recommended
- NVIDIA GPUCUDA 11+ for optimal performance
- 16GB+ RAMFor large batch processing
- 10GB+ StorageFor models and datasets
// minimum
- Multi-core CPUCPU mode available (slower)
- 8GB+ RAMFor basic processing
- 5GB+ StorageMinimum free space
// local
Local installation (advanced)
Prerequisites
Python 3.8+
python --version
Git
git --version
Installation steps
1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/MuteJester/AlignAIR.git
2. Navigate to directory and install dependencies:
cd AlignAIR pip install -r requirements.txt
3. Verify installation:
python app.py --help
// note
This method requires a properly configured Python environment and is recommended for developers only. You'll need to manually download model weights and configure paths.
// next
What's next?
AlignAIR is ready to process your sequence data. Check the usage guide to run your first analysis.
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