# Local Setup Guide (/docs/quick_start/local_setup)

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This is a condensed version of our [Local Installation Guide](/docs/local/)

## Step 1. Download the Project

### Manual Download

1. **Go to the Project Page**: Visit [https://github.com/danny-avila/LibreChat](https://github.com/danny-avila/LibreChat).

2. **Download the ZIP File**: Click the green "Code" button, then click "Download ZIP."

3. **Extract the ZIP File**: Find the downloaded ZIP file, right-click, and select "Extract All...".

### Using Git

Run the following [git](https://git-scm.com/) command in your terminal, from the desired parent directory:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/danny-avila/LibreChat.git
```

## Step 2. Install Docker

1. **Download**: Go to [Docker Desktop Download Page](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop) and download Docker Desktop.
2. **Install**: Open the installer and follow the instructions.
3. **Run**: Open Docker Desktop to ensure it is running.

**Notes:**
- Docker Desktop is recommended for most users. If you are looking for an advanced docker/container setup, especially for a remote server installation, see our [Ubuntu Docker Deployment Guide](/docs/remote/docker_linux).
- You may need to restart your computer after installation.

## Step 3. Run the App

1. **Navigate to the Project Directory**

2. **Create and Configure .env File**:
   - Copy the contents of `.env.example` to a new file named `.env`.
   - Fill in any necessary values.
      - For an in-depth environment configuration, see the [.env File Configuration Guide](/docs/configuration/dotenv).

3. **Start the Application**:
   - Run the following command:

   ```bash
   docker compose up -d
   ```

## Conclusion

**That's it!** You should now have **LibreChat** running locally on your machine. Enjoy!

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