Runtimes & Setup
Manifold launches real CLI agents. Install at least one and make sure its binary is on your PATH.
| Runtime | Binary | Install | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | claude | claude.com/claude-code | Built-in runtime. |
| Codex | codex | github.com/openai/codex | Built-in runtime. |
| Copilot | copilot | github.com/github/copilot-cli | Built-in runtime. |
| Gemini CLI | gemini | github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli | Built-in runtime. |
| Claude Code (Ollama) | ollama | ollama.com | Launches via ollama launch claude; model selection required. |
| Codex (Ollama) | ollama | ollama.com | Launches via ollama launch codex; model selection required. |
Verifying a runtime
After installing, confirm the binary is reachable:
claude --version # or codex / gemini / copilot --version
ollama --version # only for the Ollama-backed runtimesIf the command is not found, ensure the install location is on your PATH. Manifold appends common directories (~/.local/bin, /opt/homebrew/bin, /usr/local/bin) automatically, but a custom install location may still need to be added to your shell profile.