Windows private beta

System Requirements and Setup

Helper Bot 0.1.1-beta is a Windows beta. Exact minimum hardware and Windows-version support are still being finalized, so this page separates confirmed requirements from recommended preparation.

0.1.1-betaWindows x64HelperBot-Setup-0.1.1-beta.exe
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Confirmed requirements

  • Windows x64 beta environment
  • Approved beta account
  • Internet connection for external speech and AI services
  • Azure Speech key and region
  • OpenAI API key and funded API credit
  • Permission to install a Windows .exe
  • Current installer: HelperBot-Setup-0.1.1-beta.exe
  • Current release: 0.1.1-beta

Still being finalized

The current beta is intended for modern, supported Windows installations. Exact minimum-version support, hardware minimums, and installer-verification details are not published here because they are not confirmed in the current public beta materials.

External services

Speech and AI features need configured provider access.

Azure Speech

The beta materials include setup guidance for Azure Speech credentials used for transcription-related features.

OpenAI API

The beta materials include setup guidance for OpenAI API credentials used for contextual answer generation.

Provider terms and costs

Third-party terms may apply, and users may be responsible for provider usage charges. The website never asks you to enter API keys.

Open API Key Setup PDF

Recommended preparation

  • Review the Start Here guide.
  • Review API Key Setup before testing.
  • Test microphone and output-device access.
  • Confirm internet connectivity.
  • Review Privacy and Data Handling.
  • Review Known Limitations.
  • Keep API credentials private.

Compatibility

Helper Bot is designed to work alongside common desktop meeting environments, but compatibility and performance may vary by meeting app, audio setup, network conditions, and beta changes. Do not assume universal compatibility with every configuration.

Troubleshooting and limits

Read the current beta documents.

Known limitations and troubleshooting guidance are part of the setup flow during private beta testing.

Known Limitations PDFTroubleshooting PDFSupport