Guild acts as a persistent memory store for your AI agents. It keeps information on your computer so your agents remember past tasks and data. You do not need a cloud connection to store this information. Everything stays local.
Your computer needs to meet these basic standards to run Guild:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- At least 4 gigabytes of RAM.
- 500 megabytes of free space on your hard drive.
- A stable internet connection for initial setup.
Follow these steps to set up the software on your Windows machine:
- Visit the official releases page.
- Look for the latest version at the top of the list.
- Click the file ending in .exe to start the download.
- Save the file to a folder you can find later, such as your Downloads folder.
- Double-click the file to open the installer.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the installation.
Once the installation finishes, you can start the program:
- Open your Start menu.
- Type Guild into the search bar.
- Click the icon to launch the application.
- A small window will appear and show that the service is running.
- Keep this window open while you use your AI agents.
The software runs as a background process. It creates a local database file to store information. This file ensures that your agents keep their data even after you restart your computer.
Guild uses two ways to find information for your agents. First, it uses keyword search. This looks for exact words in your saved files. Second, it uses semantic search. This understands the meaning behind your requests even if the exact words differ. This system ensures your agents find what they need quickly.
Guild keeps all information on your machine. No data travels to external servers unless you choose to share it through your AI agent settings. The application uses a standard database format found on most personal computers. You control the files at all times.
Guild is a lightweight program. It uses minimal processing power to maintain your data.
Yes. You can locate the data folder in your user directory and remove the files manually. The application will create a fresh database the next time you launch it.
No. You do not need to write code to use Guild. It works as a bridge between your agent and your hard drive automatically.
Close the program window entirely and restart it from your Start menu. This usually resolves most connectivity problems.
Yes. Guild allows multiple AI agents to connect to the same memory store if they share the same settings.
If you encounter issues, verify the following points:
- Ensure your antivirus software does not block the application.
- Confirm that you have write permissions in your chosen installation folder.
- Check that no other programs are using the database file when you attempt to launch Guild.
If the problem persists, restart your computer to clear any lingering processes. Guild attempts to reconnect to your system settings on startup. If you see an error message, record the text of the message and check the issues tab on the website for similar reports. Most errors occur due to permission conflicts or blocked folder access. Always run the application from your standard user profile to avoid these problems.