> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nx.docs.scailable.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nx.docs.scailable.net/ai-manager-v6.1.3/ai-manager-plugin/quick-start.md).

# Plugin Quick Start

This page guides you through the complete setup from zero to your first AI detection. Each step links to the detailed documentation; come back here if you lose your place.

## Key terms

The following terms appear throughout these docs:

* **AI Manager:** The full package: Plugin, Runtime, and Cloud together.
* **AI Manager Plugin:** The plugin that runs on an edge device inside Nx Meta (or any Powered-By-Nx product). It lets you configure the AI pipeline for each device.
* **AI Runtime:** The library component that runs AI models on AI accelerators. The Plugin controls the Runtime; the Runtime manages the accelerator and the downloaded model files.
* **AI Cloud:** The web platform for managing devices and models and building your personal model catalogue.
* **EVOS:** Network Optix's Enterprise Video Operating System. Nx Meta, Nx Witness, and Nx Go are all EVOS products.
* **Nx Meta:** The EVOS product most commonly used with the AI Manager. It consists of one or more server installations and a client. Nx Witness and Nx Go work the same way.
* **AI/ML model:** Any definition that transforms input (a stream of images) into output such as bounding boxes, a license plate string, or an OK/NG classification.
* **Edge device:** Any device (camera, gateway, IPC, etc.) running the AI Manager.

<figure><img src="/files/wLaSrl5GGUk66jXotyAk" alt="AI Manager Plugin component diagram showing AI Runtime managing the AI
     Accelerator and AI/ML Model"><figcaption><p>The AI Manager Plugin: the Runtime manages the AI Accelerator and the AI/ML Model running inside the Nx platform.</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Step 1: Check system requirements

Before installing anything, confirm your hardware and OS are supported.

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[System requirements](/ai-manager-v6.1.3/ai-manager-plugin/quick-start/system-requirements.md)
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## Step 2: Install Network Optix

Install the Nx Meta, Nx Witness, or Nx Go server and client on your machine.

<figure><img src="/files/1Nhx3R06fnEjdMNGAwnc" alt="Log in to Nx Developer Cloud dialog showing email input field in the Desktop
     Client"><figcaption><p>The Nx Meta desktop client: log in after installing to confirm the server is running.</p></figcaption></figure>

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[Install Network Optix](/ai-manager-v6.1.3/ai-manager-plugin/install-network-optix.md)
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## Step 3: Enable the AI Manager plugin

Open the Nx Client, right-click a camera, go to **Camera Settings → Integrations**, and enable the AI Manager toggle.

<figure><img src="/files/ZBSsUpSUhXW2y9grPzdN" alt="Camera Settings dialog with the Integrations tab selected, showing AI
     Manager listed in the plugin list"><figcaption><p>Camera Settings Integrations tab: the AI Manager plugin appears here once installed.</p></figcaption></figure>

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[Starting the plugin](/ai-manager-v6.1.3/ai-manager-plugin/install-plugin.md)
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## Step 4: Configure a model pipeline

Open the AI Manager panel for the camera and add a model to the pipeline.

<figure><img src="/files/Hu76aZ5dvO0eb6VNAeR9" alt="AI Manager pipeline panel showing People and Vehicles Detection model
     configured with sensitivity and postprocessor controls"><figcaption><p>The pipeline panel with a model assigned: adjust sensitivity and postprocessor settings here.</p></figcaption></figure>

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[Configure the plugin](/ai-manager-v6.1.3/ai-manager-plugin/configure-the-plugin.md)
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## Step 5: Confirm it works

Switch to the **Objects** tab in the Nx Client. You should see bounding boxes or other model output on the camera feed within a few seconds.

<figure><img src="/files/kVspz7hKhZgu0mwuEyuP" alt="Nx Client interface with the Objects tab selected in the left panel"><figcaption><p>The Objects tab shows AI detections from the running model pipeline.</p></figcaption></figure>

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[Configure the plugin](/ai-manager-v6.1.3/ai-manager-plugin/configure-the-plugin.md#confirming-it-works)
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If you see detections, you are done. To manage models at scale across many devices, continue to the [AI Cloud](/ai-manager-v6.1.3/ai-cloud-ui/introduction.md) section.
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If nothing appears, go to [Troubleshooting](/ai-manager-v6.1.3/support-and-troubleshooting/troubleshooting.md).
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