micromech 0.0.5

Lightweight OLAS mech runtime

micromech

A lightweight mech for the OLAS network. micromech runs an autonomous AI agent (called a "mech") that listens for on-chain requests, solves them using pluggable tools, and delivers results back on-chain.

No prior experience with OLAS or blockchain development is needed to get started.

What You Need

• A computer that can stay on (or a cheap cloud server). 2 GB RAM minimum.
• Docker Desktop — a free app that runs micromech in an isolated container.
  • Download for Windows
  • Download for Mac
  • Download for Linux
• An internet connection.

After installing Docker Desktop, open it once and make sure it's running (you'll see a whale icon in your system tray or menu bar).

Install & Run

Mac / Linux

Open Terminal and paste this command:

bash <(curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dvilelaf/micromech/main/scripts/quickstart.sh)

Windows

Open a WSL terminal (search "WSL" in the Start menu) and paste the same command:

bash <(curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dvilelaf/micromech/main/scripts/quickstart.sh)

If WSL is not installed, open PowerShell as Administrator and run wsl --install, then restart your computer. Docker Desktop must be set to use the WSL 2 backend (this is the default).

Then start micromech:

cd micromech
docker compose up -d

Open http://localhost:8090 in your browser. You should see the micromech dashboard.

First-Time Setup

The dashboard at http://localhost:8090 walks you through a setup wizard:

Step 1 — Create your wallet. This is your on-chain identity. Pick a strong password. micromech stores your wallet locally — nobody else has access to it.

Step 2 — Choose your chains. Chains are different blockchain networks. Gnosis is the default and cheapest to start with. You can add more later.

Step 3 — Fund your wallet. Your wallet needs a small amount of cryptocurrency to pay for transaction fees (like postage stamps for the blockchain). The wizard shows your wallet address and tells you exactly how much you need.

Step 4 — Deploy your mech. Hit the deploy button. micromech registers your AI worker on the OLAS network. This takes a minute or two.

Step 5 — Start earning. Once deployed, micromech automatically listens for AI requests, solves them, and collects rewards. There is nothing else to do.

Is It Working?

Visit http://localhost:8090 at any time. You're in good shape if you see:

• Status: Running — your mech is online and listening for requests
• Deliveries increasing over time — your mech is solving tasks
• Rewards accumulating — you're earning OLAS tokens

It's normal for deliveries to come in waves. Some hours are busier than others.

Remote Control via Telegram (Optional)

Control your mech from your phone:

1. Open Telegram, search for @BotFather, send /newbot and follow the prompts. Copy the token it gives you.
2. Search for @userinfobot, send it any message. Copy your chat ID (a number).
3. Open micromech/secrets.env in any text editor and fill in:

   telegram_token=your-bot-token-here
   telegram_chat_id=your-chat-id-here
   

4. Restart: cd micromech && docker compose restart

Now send /status to your bot to check on your mech.

Day-to-Day Commands

Run these from inside the micromech/ folder:

Command	What it does
docker compose up -d	Start micromech
docker compose down	Stop micromech
docker compose logs -f micromech	View live logs (Ctrl+C to exit)
docker compose pull && docker compose up -d	Update to latest version

micromech restarts automatically if your computer reboots.

Your Files

After the quickstart, your micromech/ folder contains:

File	What it is	Notes
secrets.env	Passwords, API keys, Telegram token, custom RPC endpoints	Never share. This is the main file you'll edit.
docker-compose.yml	Docker configuration	Leave it alone unless you need to change ports.
data/	All persistent data (wallet, database, config, AI models)	Back this up regularly.
data/micromech.yaml	Mech settings (created after first setup)	You can edit it, but the web dashboard is easier.
data/wallet.json	Your encrypted wallet	Never share. Back this up.
data/mech.db	Request history database	Grows over time. No need to touch it.
updater.sh	Auto-update script	Don't touch.
Justfile	Command shortcuts (requires just)	Optional convenience, safe to ignore.

Backup reminder: Copy the entire data/ folder somewhere safe. If you lose data/wallet.json, you lose access to your wallet.

FAQ

"Docker is not running" Open the Docker Desktop app. Wait until the whale icon stops animating.

"Port 8090 already in use" Edit docker-compose.yml and change 127.0.0.1:8090:8090 to 127.0.0.1:8001:8090, then open http://localhost:8001.

"I closed the terminal and it stopped" Make sure you started with docker compose up -d (the -d flag makes it run in the background).

"How much can I earn?" Depends on network demand. Check staking.olas.network for current rates.

"Is my wallet safe?" Your private key is encrypted with your password and stored only on your machine in micromech/data/. Back up this folder.

"How do I uninstall?" Run docker compose down then delete the micromech/ folder.

Glossary

Term	What it means
Mech	An AI worker on the blockchain that answers requests for a fee
OLAS	The token (cryptocurrency) you earn as rewards
Staking	Locking tokens to prove you're a reliable worker — micromech handles this
Checkpoint	Periodic on-chain proof your mech is active — called automatically
Delivery	A completed AI task your mech solved
Tool	An AI capability (text generation, prediction, etc.)
Chain	A blockchain network (Gnosis, Ethereum, etc.)
Gas	A small fee for blockchain transactions, like postage

For Developers

git clone https://github.com/dvilelaf/micromech
cd micromech && uv sync --all-extras
just check       # lint + types
just security    # gitleaks + bandit
just test        # pytest

License

Apache-2.0