Getting Started

Setup Guide

Get your 8020brain up and running. Start with the brain installation, then optionally connect Google Ads API/MCP for advanced automation.

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Read First

Understanding Your Brain

How to think about the brain system. Building blocks, folder structure, daily workflow, and key mental models.

5 minute read

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New Member Guide

Getting Started with Ads to AI

Your roadmap to AI-powered Google Ads management. The 6 phases, two starting paths, and your first week action plan.

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Start Here

Setup 8020 Brain

Install the complete business brain system with Claude Code. Research libraries, skills, frameworks, and content creation tools.

30-45 minutes

1-on-1
Get Help

Personal Setup Support

Stuck on setup? Book a 1-on-1 session with Mike. Two hours of focused guidance on your specific challenges.

€499 for 2 hours

Interactive
Optional

Setup Google Ads API/MCP

Connect Claude to your Google Ads accounts. Query campaigns, analyze search terms, and automate reporting from your brain.

60-90 minutes

Interactive
Optional

Setup Google APIs

Connect Sheets, Docs, Gmail, and Calendar. Service account for document access, OAuth for personal integrations.

30-45 minutes

AI Chat
Personalized Help

Smart Onboarding Assistant

Chat with our AI assistant to discover where you are in your AI automation journey. Personalized recommendations for courses and next steps.

Available 24/7 in multiple languages

Windows
Windows 11

Windows Setup Guide

Complete step-by-step for Windows 11. PowerShell, Chocolatey, Git, Node.js, and all prerequisites from scratch.

Community contribution by Brendan Hanson

Step-by-Step
Help Center

Help & Guides

Step-by-step guides for every part of setup: GitHub, Cursor, Claude Code, cloning the template, and more. Plus feature guides and troubleshooting.