Getting Started

April 5, 2026 · View on GitHub

Welcome to NeuroLink! This section will help you get up and running quickly with the Enterprise AI Development Platform.

🚀 What You'll Learn

  • Quick Start — Get NeuroLink working in under 2 minutes with basic examples for both CLI and SDK usage.
  • Installation — Detailed installation instructions for different environments and package managers.
  • Provider Setup — Configure API keys and credentials for all 13 supported AI providers with step-by-step guides.
  • Environment Variables — Complete reference for all environment variables and configuration options.

🎯 Choose Your Path

=== "I'm New to AI Development"

Start with our [Quick Start guide](quick-start.md) to understand the basics and see NeuroLink in action.

=== "I Want to Use the CLI"

Jump to [Provider Setup](provider-setup.md) to configure your API keys, then check the [CLI Guide](../cli/index.md).

=== "I Need Claude Code Proxy + Telemetry"

Start with [Claude Proxy](../features/claude-proxy.md) for account pooling and local proxy setup, then use [Claude Proxy Observability](../features/claude-proxy-observability.md) to bring up OpenObserve and the maintained dashboard.

=== "I'm Building an Application"

Follow the [Installation guide](installation.md) for SDK setup, then explore [Framework Integration](../sdk/framework-integration.md).

=== "I'm Migrating from Another Platform"

Check our [Provider Comparison](../reference/provider-comparison.md) to understand the differences and benefits.

🔧 Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18+ (for SDK usage)
  • npm/pnpm/yarn (package manager)
  • API keys for at least one AI provider

:::tip[Free Options Available] You can start with free providers like Google AI Studio, Hugging Face, or local Ollama to test NeuroLink without costs. :::

🚦 Next Steps

  1. Quick Start - Get running in 2 minutes
  2. Provider Setup - Configure your AI providers
  3. CLI Guide or SDK Reference - Deep dive into usage
  4. Examples - See real-world applications