---
title: "Quickstart"
description: "Get Insforge running in 5 minutes"
---

Choose your deployment method:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Cloud Platform">
    ## Get started in three steps (Cloud)

    ### Step 1: Create your project
    
    <Card title="Go to Insforge Cloud" icon="cloud" href="https://insforge.dev">
      Visit [insforge.dev](https://insforge.dev) and create a free account
    </Card>
    
    Once logged in:
    1. Click **"Create New Project"**
    2. Your backend will be ready in ~3 seconds

    ### Step 2: Connect to InsForge MCP Server

    <img src="/images/onboarding-mcp.png" alt="InsForge MCP Installation" />

    In your project dashboard:
    1. Choose your IDE (Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, etc.)
    2. Copy the installation command - it includes your API key and URL automatically
    3. Run the command in your terminal

    Example command (yours will have your actual API key and URL):
    ```bash
    npx @insforge/install --client cursor \
      --env API_KEY=ik_your_actual_api_key_here \
      --env API_BASE_URL=https://your-app.us-east.insforge.app
    ```

    4. Test in your coding IDE by asking: "InsForge is my backend platform, what is my current backend structure?"

    ### Step 3: Build your first app

    Check out our [framework examples](/examples/overview) for step-by-step guides on building with:
    - Next.js
    - React
    - Vue
    - Nuxt
    - Svelte

    Or tell your AI assistant to build something:

    ```
    "Build a todo app with user authentication using Insforge as the backend"
    ```

    Your AI will automatically:
    - Create database tables
    - Set up authentication
    - Handle file uploads
    - Generate a complete frontend
  </Tab>
  
  <Tab title="Local Development">
    ## Run Insforge locally
    
    For local development and self-hosting instructions, please visit the official OSS repository:
    
    <Card title="Insforge OSS Repository" icon="github" href="https://github.com/insforge/insforge">
      **Complete local setup guide available at:**
      
      https://github.com/insforge/insforge
      
      The repository includes:
      - Docker setup instructions
      - Environment configuration
      - AI agent integration guides
      - Troubleshooting tips
    </Card>
    
    <Note>
      Local development requires Docker and provides the same features as the cloud platform.
    </Note>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>