Initial pre-release

• Windows 10 or 11
• Python, specifically Python 3.11.5
  • Other Python versions have not been tested and may not work
• Optionally, if you have CUDA support, then you may install from one of the following for better performance:
  • NVIDIA CUDA
  • NVIDIA cuDNN v7 or above
  • Compiler compatible with CUDA

• Run wanko-installer-1.0.0-alpha.2.exe and go through the installation process
  • Warning: You WILL get security warnings, as the executable is not digitally signed. I do NOT plan on purchasing a code signing certificate, either. For full disclosure, this application is NOT a virus, and runs solely on user trust. Continue at your own discretion.
• Unzip Server.zip
• In the root folder, open config.json and paste in your Character.AI token into the token field
  • To get your token:
    1. Go to Character.AI, and register or login to an account
    2. Open DevTools
    3. Go to Storage → Local storage → char_token
    4. Copy value
  • Warning: Do NOT share your token, as it is needed for authorization and operation of requests from your account.

{
    "cai": {
        "token": "",
        "char": "D_ZmzC4orhpu6S7UXmW-PIS0X5qFm1qnzukot7v6vWI"
    }
}

• While in the Server directory, open a terminal and run the following command to install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

• Start the server:

python server.py

• Run Wanko.exe

• You can stop the server with Ctrl + C
• Wanko.exe does not currently have a button to exit the program

As Wanko is currently in alpha, there will be bugs and possibly performance issues. Please create a Github Issue if any are found.