Getting Started¶
Welcome to Pipelit! This section will guide you through installing, configuring, and running the platform for the first time.
Prerequisites¶
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- Python 3.10+ — Backend runtime
- Redis 8.0+ — Task queue, pub/sub, and search (includes RediSearch natively)
- Node.js 18+ — Frontend build toolchain
Steps¶
1. Installation¶
Clone the repository, set up a Python virtual environment, and install backend and frontend dependencies.
2. Configuration¶
Generate an encryption key, configure Redis, and set up your .env file.
3. First Run¶
Start the backend, RQ worker, and frontend dev server. Create your admin account through the setup wizard.
4. Quickstart Tutorial¶
Build your first workflow end-to-end — a chat agent that can answer questions using tools.