Quick Start

Last updated April 15, 2026

Install KB Labs and run your first command in under 5 minutes.

Install kb-create, bootstrap a workspace, and run your first command.

1. Install the launcher

Bash

curl -fsSL https://kblabs.ru/install.sh | sh

Downloads the correct binary for your platform and installs it to ~/.local/bin. On macOS and Linux. Windows support is coming.

2. Bootstrap your project

Bash

kb-create my-project

Runs the interactive wizard: picks a package manager, configures the platform directory, and sets up .kb/kb.config.json with sane defaults. When it finishes you have a ready workspace.

3. Start services

Bash

cd my-project
kb-dev start

Starts the core services: REST API, Workflow Daemon, Gateway. Check that everything is alive:

Bash

kb-create status

4. Run your first command

Bash

# See all available commands
kb --help
 
# Generate a commit plan from staged changes (works without LLM — falls back to heuristics)
kb commit commit --dry-run
 
# List installed plugins
kb marketplace plugins list

What's next

Goal	Start here
Build a plugin	Guides → First Plugin
Set up a workflow	Guides → First Workflow
Configure adapters (LLM, DB, storage)	Adapters → Overview
Understand the architecture	Concepts → Overview
Run in production	Guides → Production Readiness

Troubleshooting

Services won't start:

Bash

kb-dev doctor          # environment diagnostics
kb-dev start --force   # kill port conflicts and retry

"Command not found" after building a plugin:

Bash

kb marketplace clear-cache

More help: Guides → Troubleshooting