Getting Started with RiftNet AI

RiftNet AI is a smart assistant designed to interact with Second Life using OpenAI. This no-bullshit guide is built for people who’ve never touched a Node app before.

What You’ll Need

• Node.js installed
• MongoDB installed and running
• Your OpenAI API key
• Your Second Life bot credentials
• The RiftNet AI app from RiftNet.net

Step 1: Install Node.js and MongoDB

Node.js

1. Download from https://nodejs.org
2. Install it with all default options
3. Open Command Prompt or Terminal and type:

node -v

It should show a version number.

MongoDB

1. Download Community Server from https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/community
2. Install it. Use default settings.
3. Start MongoDB by running:

mongod

Leave this window open. Mongo has to run in the background.

Step 2: Download RiftNet AI

1. Grab the latest zip from https://RiftNet.net
2. Extract it somewhere easy, like C:\RiftNetAI or ~/RiftNetAI

Step 3: Configure the Bot

1. Inside the RiftNet folder, open config.yml
2. Fill in these lines:

username: YourSecondLifeBotFirstName
password: YourSecondLifeBotPassword
apikey: sk-your_openai_api_key

Step 4: Install Node Dependencies

1. Open terminal or command prompt
2. Navigate to the app folder:

cd path/to/RiftNetAI

3. Install everything:

npm install

Step 5: Run MongoDB

Make sure MongoDB is running:

• If you closed the mongod window, reopen a terminal and run:

mongod

That’s the database RiftNet uses. Leave it running.

Step 6: Start RiftNet AI

1. Open another terminal
2. Navigate to the app folder again:

cd path/to/RiftNetAI

3. Run it:

node app.js

4. You’ll see logs confirming it's running. If it connects to Second Life, you're in.

Troubleshooting

MongoDB not found

• Make sure it's installed and running with mongod
• If you get errors, reboot and try again

OpenAI key issues

• Double check the format: sk-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
• Don't include quotes or spaces

Login fails

• Your Second Life bot must be a valid account
• If SL changed login rules, recheck your password or region bans

What’s Next?

• Add your own responses or prompts
• Connect other OpenAI models
• Explore the source and start customizing

Support

• Email: [email protected]
• Discord: Join Here Thanks for using RiftNet AI.