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

# Quickstart

> Get profClaw running in 5 minutes

## Pick your install method

### npm (easiest)

1. Run `npx profclaw onboard`
2. Follow the wizard. It detects your environment, asks for an AI key, starts the server.
3. Verify: `curl http://localhost:3000/health`

### Docker

1. `docker run -d -p 3000:3000 -e ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-xxx ghcr.io/profclaw/profclaw:latest`
2. Verify: `curl http://localhost:3000/health`

### Raspberry Pi / edge device

1. `docker run -d -p 3000:3000 -e PROFCLAW_MODE=pico ghcr.io/profclaw/profclaw:pico`
2. No auth needed in pico mode
3. See [low-memory guide](/guides/low-memory-devices) for details

## Send your first message

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/api/chat/send \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"message":"hello"}'
```

## Try the CLI

```bash theme={null}
profclaw chat "What can you do?"
profclaw chat --tui
```

## Open the dashboard

[http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) (mini and pro modes only, not pico)

## Next steps

* [Full installation guide](/installation) for advanced config
* [AI providers](/providers) to add more models
* [Low-memory devices](/guides/low-memory-devices) for Pi and edge
* [Report a bug](https://github.com/profclaw/profclaw/issues/new?template=bug_report.md)