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Install Xpander CLI

npm install -g xpander-cli

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Create New Agent

xpander agent new
This will create a new folder with these files:
  • xpander_handler.py - Your agent’s task handler
  • requirements.txt - Python dependencies
  • .env.example - Environment template
  • .env - Environment from your agent with the keys
  • Dockerfile - For containerized deployment

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Set Up Environment

setup.sh
python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
Check the .env file from the example: 
XPANDER_API_KEY=your_xpander_key_here
XPANDER_ORGANIZATION_ID=your_org_id_here
XPANDER_AGENT_ID=your_agent_id_here

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Deploy Your Agent

xpander deploy
Your agent will be deployed to the Xpander platform and ready to receive tasks through the dashboard or API.