> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lumi0.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

Get up and running with Lumi0 in less than 5 minutes.

In this guide, you'll:

* Create an API key
* Install the Lumi0 SDK
* Store your first memory
* Search for memories

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

* A Lumi0 account
* An API key
* Node.js 18+ (or Bun)

### 1. Create an API Key

Sign in to the Lumi0 Dashboard and create a new API key from the **API Keys** page.

Store it securely as an environment variable.

```bash theme={null}
LUMI0_API_KEY=your_api_key
```

### 2. Install the SDK

Choose your preferred package manager.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="npm">
    ```shellscript theme={null}
    npm install lumi0
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="pnpm">
    ```shellscript theme={null}
    pnpm add lumi0
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="bun">
    ```shellscript theme={null}
    bun add lumi0
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### 3. Initialize the Client

```ts theme={null}
import { Lumi0 } from "lumi0";

const client = new Lumi0({
  apiKey: process.env.LUMI0_API_KEY!,
});
```