Overview 

This guide outlines the steps required to perform a fresh installation of the Kernaro Assist  Add-in for Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect. 

Prerequisites 

Before installing Kernaro AI for EA , ensure that the following prerequisites are met:  

Requirement	Verification Method
Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)	Settings → System → About
Enterprise Architect (64-bit)	Enterprise Architect → Help → About (must indicate 64-bit)
Enterprise Architect Closed	Ensure all EA instances are closed before installation
An AI account	You need an account with at least one AI provider: OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), or Azure OpenAI. You will need to generate an API key from your provider account and configure it within Kernaro AI.
Internet connection	Needed for the AI to process your requests
~500 MB disk space	For the installation

Note: The installer automatically validates these prerequisites while installing. Ensure that Microsoft WebView2 Runtime is installed on the system.

Installation Process  

Steps for Fresh Installation:  

Launch the Installer 

Open Kernaro Assist-Beta.exe, as shown in the image below. 

Welcome Screen  

A welcome screen will appear, displaying the product logo and a Next button. 
Click Next to continue. 

License Agreement: 

Review the license agreement. 

Select the “I Agree” checkbox to enable the “Next” button.  

Click Next to proceed.

Destination Folder:

• Choose an installation path
  Default path:
  C:\Program Files\Sparx Systems\Kernaro Assist.

• Click the Change button to select a different folder if needed. 
• Click Next to proceed. 

Server Configuration  

Provide the required server configuration details.  

• Host
• Port

After entering the values, click Next to validate the host and port information.    

Start Installation 

Click the Install button to begin the installation process. 

Installation Progress:   

A progress bar will appear indicating the status of the installation. 

Please wait until the installation process completes. 

Completion 

• Once the installation is completed successfully, the completion screen will appear. 
• Click Finish to exit the installer.