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Before you start

Check access, AI tools, machines and beta expectations.

Source-reviewed guide · deployment verification pending8 September 2026

Start with beta access

ACC is in beta. Access is free for accepted applicants; future ACC pricing is undecided. Apply with a short description of what you want to build or move forward.

What you will need

  1. An ACC invitation. Accepted beta users receive access and setup guidance.
  2. A project repository. Start with a local repository or connect GitHub. You do not need to move a local project to GitHub just to begin. Use a GitHub connection when your workflow needs GitHub pull requests or remote collaboration.
  3. A supported AI connection. Claude Code, Codex and Gemini are supported tools. Authentication and available capabilities differ by provider.
  4. An available execution machine. A runner is the software that lets ACC execute work on a connected computer or server. macOS and Linux/VPS setups are documented.

Choose your AI tools

Use a supported signed-in session where the provider allows it, or API credentials. Subscription access is not interchangeable with API access. Additional tools can require configuration during runner setup; do not assume every connection is enabled by default.

Choose where work runs

A laptop is a starting point, but tasks cannot keep running there while it sleeps or is offline. A dedicated computer or VPS can keep work available. ACC’s web interface lets you check work from another device, including a mobile browser, while the execution host remains available.

Get help with the first setup

Technical familiarity helps with development terminology and reviewing work. The team is open to supporting beta setup and is improving onboarding. A manager agent can help discuss your plan, but does not replace the initial connection setup.