Released March 18, 2026 · Kernel 6.12.4 · Agent v2.4.1
| CPU | x86_64 processor, 4 cores minimum 8+ cores recommended for optimal agent response times |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM minimum 16 GB recommended |
| Storage | 40 GB available disk space SSD strongly recommended |
| GPU |
Optional, but recommended NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti or newer / AMD RX 5700 XT or newer Systems with a compatible GPU contribute to the YOLO Inference Network at significantly higher efficiency, which reduces agent response latency for all users on your plan tier. Users with a compatible GPU report 40% faster agent responses |
| Network | Persistent internet connection required Agent functionality requires continuous connectivity to YOLO inference infrastructure. Offline operation is not currently supported. |
| Firmware | UEFI preferred; Legacy BIOS supported |
Use Balena Etcher, dd, or Rufus (Windows) to write the ISO to a USB drive of 4 GB or larger. Do not attempt to extract the ISO manually.
Select your installation disk, set your timezone and locale, and confirm. The installer handles partitioning and bootloader configuration automatically.
A YOLO account is required to activate the agent. Your account is linked to your token allocation and plan. If you don't have an account, you can create one during installation.
The installer configures the YOLO Agent and registers your device. This step establishes a secure connection to YOLO's inference infrastructure and adds your device to the appropriate service tier.
This step may take several minutes depending on your connection speed and hardware profile.
Remove the USB drive and reboot. YOLO Linux boots directly to the Agent interface. Your system is ready.
Verify your download before installation.
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Yes. The YOLO installer detects existing operating systems and can configure a bootloader to dual-boot. Note that other operating systems on the same machine retain their own shell environments; the YOLO no-shell policy applies only within YOLO Linux.
The Hobbyist plan is supported by idle compute contribution from enrolled devices. When your system is not actively processing agent requests, YOLO Linux may utilise available CPU and GPU cycles to contribute to the YOLO distributed inference network. This compute contribution is how we keep the Hobbyist plan free of charge. You can review contribution activity in the Agent console. Upgrading to Professional or Enterprise opts your device out of compute contribution. See our compute policy for full details.
No. YOLO Linux operates on CPU-only systems. However, systems with a compatible GPU contribute to the inference network at higher throughput, which benefits agent response latency across your plan tier. GPU presence is detected automatically during installation.
Agent functionality is suspended without a connection to YOLO's inference infrastructure. System daemons and previously configured services continue to run. Interactive operations resume automatically when connectivity is restored.
Yes. The YOLO Agent includes a migration assistant that can import your home directory, installed packages, and service configuration from a connected drive. Ask the agent to "import from my previous system" after first boot.
Updates are handled automatically by the agent. You can ask the agent about available updates at any time, or configure an update schedule. System updates do not require any user action.