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

# Installation

> Get started with SkipSetup in minutes. No installation required - run directly with npx.

# Installation Guide

SkipSetup requires no installation and can be run directly using npx. This guide will walk you through the prerequisites and get you started with your first project.

## Prerequisites

Before using SkipSetup, ensure you have the following installed:

### Required Software

<Table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Software</th>
      <th>Version</th>
      <th>Purpose</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>

  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td><strong>Node.js</strong></td>
      <td>18.x or higher</td>
      <td>JavaScript runtime</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td><strong>pnpm</strong> (recommended)</td>
      <td>8.x or higher</td>
      <td>Package manager</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td><strong>npm</strong> (alternative)</td>
      <td>9.x or higher</td>
      <td>Package manager</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td><strong>Git</strong></td>
      <td>2.x or higher</td>
      <td>Version control</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</Table>

### Optional but Recommended

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Database" description="PostgreSQL (recommended) or SQLite for development" href="https://www.postgresql.org/download/" />

  <Card title="Prisma" description="With TypeScript and Prisma extensions" href="https://www.prisma.io/" />
</Columns>

## Quick Installation

SkipSetup doesn't require installation. Run it directly with npx:

```bash theme={null}
npx skipsetup-cli@latest create my-app --size small
```