> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bonzai.sh/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bonzai.sh/start-here/getting-started.md).

# Choose Your BonzAI

You do not need to understand AI models, blockchains, or computer hardware to begin. Start with what you want to do.

## I want to try BonzAI now

Open **BonzAI Web** at [bonzai.sh](https://bonzai.sh). It is the quickest introduction and can run private browser chat on supported desktop browsers.

Choose this when you want to:

* ask a question without installing the full studio;
* understand what BonzAI can do;
* find the correct Desktop download;
* install the BonzAI+ browser assistant.

## I want BonzAI beside every website

Install **BonzAI+** in a Chromium-based desktop browser. It opens in the browser side panel.

Choose this when you want to:

* chat normally or ask about a selected image or piece of text;
* save useful material from webpages;
* understand a video while it plays;
* generate images inside the browser;
* prepare clean datasets for BonzAI Desktop.

## I want the complete private AI studio

Install **BonzAI Desktop**.

Choose this when you want to:

* chat with a wider choice of local models;
* generate images, speech, music, video, and interactive 3D scenes;
* train or uncensor compatible models;
* build persistent companion memory;
* run agentic business teams;

Ownership, publishing, and provider features are available alongside the creative workflow when you are ready to use them.

## Do I need a wallet?

No. A wallet is not needed for normal private creation. It is used when you choose an onchain action such as publishing, minting, staking, paying a provider, or claiming revenue.

## Do I need to download a model?

Usually, yes. A model is the part that performs the AI work. BonzAI downloads it to your device the first time you select it, then reuses the cached copy.

Think of this like downloading an offline map: the first use takes longer, but later use does not need to fetch the same map again.

## Recommended path for a new user

1. Visit BonzAI Web and ask one question.
2. Install BonzAI+ if you spend time researching, watching videos, or collecting examples online.
3. Install BonzAI Desktop when you want stronger models, media generation, memory, training, companions, or business teams.
4. Connect a wallet when you want to publish, mint, stake, use paid peer compute, or participate in the contributor economy.

Continue with [Your First 10 Minutes](/start-here/first-10-minutes.md).