Get your first AI agent running locally in 2 minutes.
Start in the app: Visit the overview page for a guided quickstart that walks you through:
- Choose your SDK - TypeScript, Python, or cURL
- Get your API key - Secure authentication setup
- Copy the bootstrap command - One-click setup
- Select your agent mode - Flash, Base, or Max
- Configure add-ons - Optional integrations
The guided setup generates a ready-to-use code snippet you can paste directly into your IDE.
Before you begin
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Step 1: Install and run
You’ll be prompted to add your API key on first use. You can get your API key from the overview page.
Step 2: Test capabilities
Try these prompts in the CLI to understand what agents can do:
Step 3: Understand agent modes
Change the mode in your index.ts file:
Mode differences:
- Flash: Shows agent thinking process and steps
- Base: Balanced performance (recommended)
- Max: Advanced reasoning for complex tasks
You can also test your agents in the Agentbase playground.
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