System Requirements
Minimum requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon (M1+) or Intel |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended |
| Disk | ~100 MB for the app, plus space for your project files |
| Internet | Required for agent communication |
Software dependencies
| Dependency | Why it’s needed |
|---|---|
| Claude Code CLI | Each agent runs on Claude Code — install with curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash |
| Anthropic account | Needed for authentication and API access |
| Git (optional) | Required for agent isolation — each agent gets its own repo clone and branch |
Performance notes
- Each active agent runs its own Claude Code process. Running 5+ agents simultaneously is normal; performance depends on your machine’s resources and your Anthropic API rate limits.
- Pentagon itself is lightweight — the native macOS app uses minimal CPU and memory. The compute-heavy work happens in the Claude Code processes.
- Apple Silicon Macs handle multiple concurrent agents well. Intel Macs work fine but may feel slower with many agents active.
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Common questions and answers.