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First Steps

After installing GenKitKraft, follow these steps to configure your first agent.

1. Open the UI​

Navigate to http://localhost:8080 in your browser. You'll see the GenKitKraft dashboard.

2. Configure a Provider​

Go to Settings and add at least one LLM provider (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google). You'll need an API key from your chosen provider. See the Providers guide for details.

3. Create a System Prompt​

Go to Prompts and create a system prompt that defines your agent's behavior and personality. See the Prompts guide for more information.

4. Create an Agent​

Go to Agents and create a new agent by selecting a provider, model, and system prompt. This ties everything together into a usable agent. See the Agents guide for details.

5. Test in the Playground​

Click on your agent to open the built-in playground. Use it to chat with your agent and verify it behaves as expected. See the Playground guide for more.

6. Optional: Enable Authentication​

If you're exposing GenKitKraft to a network, set the AUTH_CREDENTIALS environment variable to secure your instance with login credentials. See Authentication for setup instructions.