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

# Quickstart

> Launch a fully operational Corgtex instance in 5 minutes using Docker Compose.

You can spin up a fully operational Corgtex instance with sample data in a few minutes using Docker Compose. This includes the Next.js web application, the background worker, and a PostgreSQL database.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Clone the repository">
    First, clone the Corgtex codebase to your local machine and navigate into the directory.

    ```bash theme={null}
    git clone https://github.com/corgtex/corgtex.git
    cd corgtex
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start the stack">
    We use Docker Compose to run the local PostgreSQL instance, the web application, and the worker process all at once.

    ```bash theme={null}
    docker compose -f docker-compose.selfhost.yml up -d
    ```

    <Info>
      This command pulls down the necessary images, applies all database migrations, and provisions an initial example workspace.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access your workspace">
    Visit your newly deployed instance in the browser:

    [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000)

    You can log in using the default admin credentials specified in your `docker-compose.selfhost.yml` file.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next Steps

Now that your Corgtex instance is running, you can explore the three pillars of the platform:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Connect Data" icon="database" href="/know/sources">
    Upload your first documents to empower the Organization Brain.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Define Circles" icon="users" href="/decide/circles-and-roles">
    Map out your organization's circles and role assignments.
  </Card>

  <Card title="View AI Costs" icon="chart-pie" href="/see/finance-overview">
    Check the dashboard to track your AI workforce spending.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>