Python Setup

Some Lite Suite features rely on Python for AI inference, MCP servers, and the LiteAgent CLI. Lite Suite uses your system Python installation.

Requirements

• Python 3.10 or later installed and on your PATH
• Verify: python --version

Features That Require Python

| Feature | What Python Does | |---------|-----------------| | MCP servers | Python-based MCP tool server | | LiteBench | Orchestrates benchmark runs and tool execution | | LiteAgent CLI | Python agent loop with self-improvement | | LiteCLI | Universal MCP CLI and Skill Compiler | | LiteImage | Runs AI image generation models (standalone app) |

If you only use features that don't require Python (editor, terminal, chat, voice), no Python setup is needed.

Configuring the Python Path

Lite Suite searches for Python in standard locations:

• python on your system PATH
• Common install locations (C:\Python3*, %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Python\*)

To override, set the LITE_PYTHON environment variable:

set LITE_PYTHON=C:\Python312\python.exe

GPU Acceleration

For AI features (LiteImage, benchmarks), GPU acceleration dramatically improves performance:

• NVIDIA GPU with CUDA support
• NVIDIA drivers version 525.0 or later
• At least 6 GB of VRAM (8+ GB recommended)

Troubleshooting

"Python not found"

Install Python 3.10+ from python.org and check "Add Python to PATH" during the installer. Restart Lite Suite after installing Python.

Package install errors

1. Open a terminal in Lite Suite
2. Try installing the package manually: pip install <package-name>
3. Common issues: missing Visual C++ Build Tools, incompatible Python version

Virtual environment issues

If a Python-dependent feature isn't working, try creating a fresh virtual environment:

python -m venv .venv
.venv\Scripts\activate
pip install -r requirements.txt