// docs / getting started

Install the agent

Requirements, per-OS install steps, verification, and exactly what the agent collects.

The FlowTux agent is a lightweight background service (~15MB). It runs silently, uses minimal resources, and communicates with app.flowtux.com over HTTPS and WSS.

Requirements

Windows: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit

Mac: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later

Linux: Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 10+, or equivalent

Download

The agent download is available inside the app: Settings -> Agent Download -> select your OS.

Windows install

1. Download flowtux-agent.exe
2. Double-click to run
3. Enter your API key (Settings -> API Keys)
4. The agent installs as a Windows Service and starts automatically

Mac install

chmod +x flowtux-agent-mac ./flowtux-agent-mac --install

Enter your API key when prompted. The agent registers as a launchd service.

Linux install

chmod +x flowtux-agent-linux sudo ./flowtux-agent-linux --install

Enter your API key when prompted. The agent registers as a systemd service.

Verify installation

After installation, go to Network Map in the app. Your device should appear within 60 seconds with status "Online".

Uninstall

Windows: Control Panel -> Programs -> FlowTux Agent -> Uninstall

Mac/Linux: Run flowtux-agent --uninstall in Terminal

What the agent collects

CPU usage and frequency
Memory usage
Disk usage per volume
Network interface configuration
Running processes (top 10 by CPU)
Installed software list
Pending OS updates
Antivirus status

The agent never reads

Files or documents
Emails or messages
Browser history
Passwords or credentials
Any user-generated content