Expert AI is a professional research terminal you run from your command line. Setup takes about two minutes — install Node.js once, then install Expert AI.
Install Expert AI
Expert AI is a professional research terminal you run from your command line. Setup takes about two minutes — install Node.js once, then install Expert AI.
Install Node.js
Expert AI needs Node.js version 20.19 or newer (it includes npm, used in the next step).
Download the installer for your system (Windows, macOS, or Linux) and run it with the default options. Then open a fresh terminal and check it worked:
node -vYou should see a version number like v20.19.0 or higher.
Install Expert AI
In your terminal, run:
npm install -g expert-aiThat single command installs everything — the research engine and all its dependencies. Nothing else to configure.
Start it
xOn first run, enter your ssv.asia email and confirm in the browser (a one-time sign-in). Your session is remembered, so you'll typically sign in about once a day.
Use the menu
Expert AI Community 10/10 free messages left Press u to buy a 6-hour pass (UPI — scan & go). 1 Research 2 Eureka 3 Config u Buy a pass l Log out q Quit
1 Research opens an evidence-based research session. u Buy a pass shows a UPI QR code right in the terminal — scan with your phone, pay, and your pass activates automatically.
Passes & pricing
| Pass | Price | Session | Tokens (free + pro) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | Free | one-time | 10 messages |
| Researcherpopular | ₹60 | 6 hours | 1,000,000 + 1,000,000 |
| Engineer | ₹120 | 6 hours | 2,000,000 + 2,000,000 |
| Professional | ₹180 | 6 hours | 3,000,000 + 3,000,000 |
Handy commands
x # sign in / open the menu
x qt # Quick Thoughts — jot into your Obsidian daily note
x logout # sign out on this devicenode -v shows 20.19 or higher, then re-run npm install -g expert-ai. Still stuck? Reach us at ssv.asia.
Install Node.js
Expert AI needs Node.js version 20.19 or newer (it includes npm, used in the next step).
Download the installer for your system (Windows, macOS, or Linux) and run it with the default options. Then open a fresh terminal and check it worked:
node -vYou should see a version number like v20.19.0 or higher.
On macOS the terminal is Terminal (Applications → Utilities). On Windows it's PowerShell or Command Prompt (press Start and type "PowerShell").
Install Expert AI
In your terminal, run:
npm install -g expert-aiThat single command installs everything — the research engine and all its dependencies. Nothing else to configure.
Start it
xOn first run, enter your ssv.asia email and confirm in the browser (a one-time sign-in). Your session is remembered, so you'll typically sign in about once a day.
Use the menu
Expert AI
Community 10/10 free messages left
Press u to buy a 6-hour pass (UPI — scan & go).
1 Research
2 Eureka
3 Config
u Buy a pass
l Log out
q Quit1 Research opens an evidence-based research session. u Buy a pass shows a UPI QR code right in the terminal — scan with your phone, pay, and your pass activates automatically.
Passes & pricing
| Pass | Price | Session | Tokens in Millions (free model + pro model) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | Free | one-time | 10 messages |
| Researcher | ₹60 | 6 hours | 1,000,000 + 1,000,000 |
| Engineer | ₹120 | 6 hours | 2,000,000 + 2,000,000 |
| Professional | ₹180 | 6 hours | 3,000,000 + 3,000,000 |
Handy commands
x # sign in / open the menu
x qt # Quick Thoughts — jot into your Obsidian daily note
x logout # sign out on this deviceTrouble? Make sure node -v shows 20.19 or higher, then re-run npm install -g expert-ai. Still stuck? Reach us at ssv.asia.