NEPI Docker Container

Run NEPI anywhere in minutes — a ready-to-use environment for edge AI, automation, and sensor integration.


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Why NEPI?

NEPI provides a ready-to-use platform for edge AI and automation, eliminating the need to manually integrate drivers, AI frameworks, and system infrastructure.

The NEPI Docker container provides a simple, repeatable way to install, run, and evaluate NEPI locally using Docker.

    • Install NEPI without manual dependency setup
    • Launch NEPI as a managed service and access it through a browser
    • Begin working with drivers, AI models, and automation workflows immediately

A quick overview of installing NEPI using the container and running real edge AI and automation in minutes.

I. Install NEPI Docker Container

Installing NEPI Docker container is straightforward and does not require prior experience. Most users should start with the Lite installation, then upgrade to the Full installation for embedded system deployments.

1. Install the NEPI Docker Lite: Start with the Lite setup to evaluate NEPI with minimal changes to your system. This is the recommended first step for all new users  as well as installation on laptops and other non-embedded devices.
→ NEPI Docker Lite Setup Tutorial

2. Install the NEPI Docker Full: After testing the NEPI Docker Lite installation, you can run the NEPI Docker Full installation to enable NEPI-managed system services for embedded deployments.  These services include automated configuration and real-time remote management of Network, Time, SSH, Docker, Network Drive Sharing, and other critical capabilities required for embedded solution deployment that don’t have dedicated displays, keyboards, and mice attached. 
→ NEPI Docker Full Setup Tutorial

II. Resources

  • NEPI Tutorials: Step-by-step guides to help you install, configure, and start using NEPI quickly.
  • NEPI Documentation: In-depth technical reference covering NEPI architecture, drivers, APIs, and configuration.
  • NEPI Videos: Short walkthroughs and demos showing NEPI features and real-world workflows. immediately
  •  NEPI Community Forum: Discussions for questions, troubleshooting, and shared solutions from users.
  • NEPI Discord: A real-time chat channel for NEPI users to discuss issues, share tips, and support one another.
  • NEPI Github: Open-source repository for NEPI code, setup scripts, and development resources.

III. About the NEPI Docker Container

The NEPI Docker container packages the full NEPI software platform into a single, portable environment that runs on top of your existing operating system. It allows you to install, run, and evaluate NEPI without manually configuring drivers, AI frameworks, or supporting system services.  

The NEPI Docker container is designed for developers, researchers, educators, and teams who want to build, test, or deploy edge AI and automation solutions quickly. It supports both first-time users evaluating NEPI and advanced users preparing systems for production deployment.

The container includes NEPI’s core software, plug-and-play hardware drivers, AI model management, automation applications, the Resident User Interface, and a persistent storage structure for data, models, and configurations. This provides a ready-to-use environment for building and testing edge AI and automation workflows.

After installing and starting the NEPI container system, you can access NEPI software through a web browser, connect hardware, load AI models, run automation workflows, and begin collecting and managing data. This lets you move directly from installation to hands-on development without additional setup.