> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://reaperagent.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# System Requirements

> Hardware and software requirements for running Reagent

Reagent is a desktop application that runs alongside REAPER. This page outlines the minimum and recommended requirements for each platform.

## Operating Systems

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="macOS">
    | Requirement  | Minimum                | Recommended                  |
    | ------------ | ---------------------- | ---------------------------- |
    | Version      | macOS 10.15 (Catalina) | macOS 12 (Monterey) or later |
    | Architecture | Intel or Apple Silicon | Apple Silicon                |
    | RAM          | 8 GB                   | 16 GB+                       |
    | Disk Space   | 3 GB                   | 5 GB                         |
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Windows">
    | Requirement  | Minimum     | Recommended |
    | ------------ | ----------- | ----------- |
    | Version      | Windows 10  | Windows 11  |
    | Architecture | 64-bit only | 64-bit      |
    | RAM          | 8 GB        | 16 GB+      |
    | Disk Space   | 3 GB        | 5 GB        |
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Required Software

### REAPER

Reagent requires REAPER to be installed. Any version with Lua scripting support works, though the latest stable version is recommended.

* **Download:** [reaper.fm](https://www.reaper.fm/)
* **Minimum version:** REAPER 5.0+
* **Recommended:** Latest stable release

### SWS/S\&M Extension

The SWS Extension adds features to REAPER that Reagent relies on for certain operations.

<Warning>
  Without SWS installed, some Reagent features will not work.
</Warning>

* **Download:** [sws-extension.org](https://www.sws-extension.org/)
* **Status:** Required

### Internet Connection

Reagent requires an active internet connection for:

* User authentication
* Agentic features
* Software updates

## Permissions

### macOS

Reagent may request access to:

| Permission       | Purpose                                                           | Required    |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
| Documents folder | Read project files and audio                                      | When needed |
| Downloads folder | Access downloaded audio files                                     | When needed |
| Desktop folder   | Access files on desktop                                           | When needed |
| Full Disk Access | Unrestricted file access. Read and write files on external drives | Needed      |

### Windows

No special permissions are typically required. You may need to run Reagent as Administrator depending on operations.

## Hardware

### Processor

Any modern processor (Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon) is sufficient. Reagent's agentic processes is primarily done server-side. However all audio related processing such as analysis and classification is done locally. Keeping your audio data safe and private.

### Memory

* **Minimum:** 8 GB RAM
* **Recommended:** 16 GB+ RAM for comfortable multitasking with REAPER

### Storage

* **Application size:** \~3 GB
* **User data:** Varies based on usage (logs, cache)
* **Total recommended:** 3 GB free space