> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://made-is-docs.gitbook.io/made.is-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://made-is-docs.gitbook.io/made.is-docs/getting-started/quickstart.md).

# Getting Started with MADE.is

Prerequisites

Before diving into MADE.is, make sure your system is set up with the following essentials:

1. **Python Installation**
   * MADE.is requires **Python 3.7 or higher**.
   * Verify your Python version by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt:

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     ```
     python --version
     ```
   * If Python is not installed or the version is outdated, download and install the latest version from [python.org](https://www.python.org/).
2. **MADE.is Account**
   * You’ll need an **active MADE.is account** to access the platform.
   * Signing up is simple and free—details on how to register are included below.
3. **API Key**
   * Once registered, generate an **API Key** from your **MADE.is** dashboard.
   * This key is unique to your account and is required for authenticating your API and SDK calls.

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**Quickstart Steps**

Follow these steps to get started with MADE.is and run your first agent:

1. **Sign Up**
   * Visit the MADE.is Registration Page and create an account.
   * After registration, log in to your account.
2. **Generate an API Key**
   * Once logged in, navigate to the **API Key** section in your dashboard.
   * Click **Generate Key** to create your personal API Key.
   * Store this key securely—it will be required for interacting with the MADE.is platform.
3. **Install the MADE.is Python SDK**
   * Open your terminal or command prompt and install the MADE.is SDK by running:

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     ```
     pip install made-sdk
     ```
   * This SDK will allow you to interact with MADE.is programmatically, create agents, and execute them seamlessly.
4. **Create and Execute Your First Agent**
   * Explore the **tutorials** provided in the MADE.is documentation to set up, build, and execute your first agent.
   * Here’s a sample workflow to ensure everything is working:
     * Create an agent via the MADE.is dashboard or SDK.
     * Write a simple Python script for the agent.
     * Execute the agent using the SDK and view the results in the dashboard.

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**Tips for a Smooth Start**

* **Environment Setup:** Consider using a virtual environment to manage your Python dependencies. You can create one with:

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  ```
  python -m venv myenv
  source myenv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use `myenv\Scripts\activate`
  ```
* **API Key Security:** Avoid hardcoding your API Key in scripts. Instead, store it in an environment variable:

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  ```
  export MADE_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"  # For Linux/Mac
  set MADE_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"    # For Windows
  ```
* **Documentation Reference:** Keep the MADE.is [official documentation](https://forg.ai/docs) handy for troubleshooting and exploring advanced features.

By completing these steps, you’ll have everything you need to start building and executing powerful AI agents with MADE.is. Let me know if you’d like more details on any specific aspect!