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Setup & Configuration

After installing Siyarix, configure your AI provider credentials and workspace preferences.

First-run wizard

The easiest way to configure Siyarix is to launch it — the interactive wizard runs automatically:

siyarix

Re-run the wizard at any time:

siyarix init
siyarix init --force

API keys

Set at least one AI provider API key as an environment variable:

export OPENAI_API_KEY="sk-..."           # OpenAI
export GEMINI_API_KEY="..."              # Google Gemini
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="sk-ant-..."    # Anthropic Claude
export GROQ_API_KEY="gsk_..."            # Groq
export TOGETHER_API_KEY="..."            # Together AI
export DEEPSEEK_API_KEY="sk-..."         # DeepSeek

.env file

Place a .env file in the current directory or ~/.siyarix/.env:

OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...
GEMINI_API_KEY=...
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-...

Siyarix loads it automatically on startup.

Credential vault

For encrypted storage of API keys and secrets using AES-256-GCM with OS keyring integration:

siyarix auth set-key openai          # Prompts for key (input hidden)
siyarix auth show                    # List configured providers

Credentials are stored encrypted at rest via the system keyring with AES-256-GCM file fallback, and auto-cleared on session end.

Settings management

Settings are persisted in ~/.siyarix/settings.toml (TOML format). Manage via CLI:

siyarix config list                  # View all settings
siyarix config get model_provider    # Get single value
siyarix config set model_provider gemini  # Set value
siyarix config edit                  # Open in $EDITOR
siyarix config reset                 # Restore defaults

Key settings

Setting Default Description
model_provider auto AI provider: auto, openai, gemini, anthropic, ollama, etc.
default_output_format table Output style: table, json, yaml, csv, html, xml, raw, quiet
default_parallel 3 Concurrent tool execution limit
scan_timeout 300 Tool timeout in seconds
log_level info Logging verbosity
color_theme default Theme: cyber_noir, matrix, bloodmoon, arctic, goldenrod, eclipse, synthwave, dark, light, neon, minimal, default
stealth_mode false Enable OPSEC features (TOR, jitter, proxy rotation)
persona auto AI mindset: redteam, blueteam, dfir, appsec, network, malware, osint, compliance, cloud, ics

Next steps

Note

👋 Welcome to Siyarix! This is a personal passion project built by a single developer. It's currently under active development and growing fast. Expect rough edges, but lots of love! ❤️

🗺️ Siyarix Documentation Map

Welcome to the Siyarix Documentation Map! This page serves as your master compass for navigating the extensive documentation we have built for the platform.

Whether you are a brand new user, a seasoned security operator, or a developer looking to contribute to the core engine, you can find exactly what you need here.

🧭 Quick Navigation

Not sure where to start? Pick the path that best describes you:

🌱 For New Users

Just getting started? We highly recommend following these guides in order:

  1. Installation Guide — Get Siyarix running on your machine.
  2. Onboarding Wizard — Let our interactive wizard help you set up your API keys and environment.
  3. Setup & Configuration — A deeper dive into customizing your setup.
  4. Your First Run — A gentle walkthrough of your very first Siyarix command.

🛡️ For Security Operators

Ready to put Siyarix to work? Dive into our operational guides:

💻 For Developers & Contributors

Looking under the hood or wanting to write some code? Start here:

📂 The Complete Documentation Tree

If you prefer to browse the raw structure, here is a complete layout of the docs/ folder:

docs/
├── 🚀 getting-started/       # Installation, onboarding, and configuration
│   ├── installation.md       # Multi-platform install (pip, brew, winget, docker)
│   ├── onboarding.md         # The interactive 11-step setup wizard
│   ├── setup.md              # Managing API keys, credentials, and settings
│   ├── first-run.md          # A walkthrough of your first session
│   ├── configuration.md      # A deep-dive into advanced settings
│   └── troubleshooting.md    # Common issues and how to fix them instantly
│
├── 📖 user/                  # Daily operations and workflows
│   ├── cli-commands.md       # Reference for 50+ CLI commands across 12 groups
│   ├── interactive-chat.md   # Mastering the AI REPL and 54+ slash commands
│   ├── security-workflows.md # Recon, vulnerability assessment, incident response
│   ├── cloud-scanning.md     # Multi-cloud security scanning (under development)
│   ├── compliance.md         # Framework mapping (SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS)
│   ├── threat-intelligence.md# Integrations with OTX, NVD, and MITRE ATT&CK
│   ├── playbooks.md          # Building automated YAML-based IR playbooks
│   ├── workflow-files.md     # DAG workflow reference (programmatic API)
│   ├── reporting.md          # Multi-format report generation
│   ├── offline-registry.md   # Running without AI (Offline/Registry execution mode)
│   └── ai-workflows.md       # Advanced AI-driven autonomous operations
│
├── 💻 developer/             # Building, testing, and extending Siyarix
│   ├── codebase-overview.md  # Full module structure mapping
│   ├── contribution-guide.md # How to submit PRs and our coding standards
│   ├── module-architecture.md# Component design and responsibilities
│   ├── testing.md            # Writing tests (pytest), coverage, and CI/CD
│   └── building.md           # Packaging, distribution, and Docker builds
│
├── 🏗️ architecture/          # System design and core internals
│   ├── overview.md           # High-level data flow and layered orchestration
│   ├── ai-agent-pipeline.md  # The AgentCore reasoning and execution pipeline
│   ├── provider-abstraction.md# How we unify 26 different AI providers
│   ├── execution-engine.md   # Plan-based step orchestration
│   ├── memory-and-state.md   # Knowledge graph, session persistence, and learning
│   ├── security-model.md     # The Permission Gate, DLP, audit logging, and OPSEC
│   └── intent-routing.md     # Semantic intent classification and routing
│
├── 🧠 ai/                    # Deep dive into the AI provider & agent systems
│   ├── routing.md            # Managing 26 providers, failovers, and circuit breakers
│   ├── persona-system.md     # Overview of our 10 security personas
│   ├── agent-reasoning.md    # The Observe-Reason-Act loop and tool call repair
│   ├── tool-execution.md     # The tool registry, capability graph, and parsers
│   ├── ensemble.md           # Parallel LLM voting strategies
│   ├── multi-wave.md         # Iterative goal execution with context carry-over
│   ├── prompt-architecture.md# System prompt design and management
│   └── safety.md             # Our rigorous 8-layer hallucination mitigation system
│
├── 🛡️ security/              # Safety, ethics, and threat models
│   ├── reporting.md          # How to safely report vulnerabilities to us
│   ├── threat-model.md       # System threat model and our mitigations
│   ├── operational-security.md# TOR routing, stealth modes, and OPSEC controls
│   ├── ethical-policy.md     # Mandatory rules of engagement for all users
│   └── abuse-prevention.md   # How we prevent misuse of the AI engine
│
└── ⚖️ legal/                 # Licensing and governance
    ├── agpl-guide.md         # A plain-English overview of the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
    ├── why-agpl.md           # The philosophy behind our license choice
    ├── trademark-policy.md   # Branding and trademark guidelines
    ├── responsible-ai.md     # Our framework for ethical AI usage
    ├── disclaimer.md         # Important legal disclaimers
    └── plugin-exception.md   # The license exception for building custom plugins

📖 Key Terminology

As you read through the documentation, you might encounter some specific terms. Here is a quick cheat sheet:

Term What It Means
Provider The backend AI engine powering Siyarix (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama).
Tool A traditional security executable installed on your system (e.g., nmap, nuclei).
Plan A step-by-step sequence of tool commands intelligently generated by the AI.
Workflow A hardcoded, predefined execution path (usually defined in YAML/JSON) that doesn't require AI generation.
Persona A specialized behavioral profile given to the AI (e.g., instructing it to act specifically as a "Network Recon Specialist").
Knowledge Graph Siyarix's internal memory where it stores findings (like IP addresses, open ports) to contextually inform future steps.

Need help finding something specific? Feel free to use the search bar at the top of the documentation site, or open a discussion on our GitHub!

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