Getting Started

Getting Started with FasterChat

Welcome to FasterChat! This section provides everything you need to get the application up and running.

Whether you prefer a one-click Docker deployment, a local development setup for contributing, or running the system completely offline, we have a guide for you.

Quickest Start

For the fastest setup, use Docker. You can be up and running with a single command:

• Quick Start: Docker

For Developers

If you want to contribute to FasterChat or run it in a local development environment, follow this guide:

• Quick Start: Local Development

First-Time Setup

Once the application is running, here’s how to create your first user and configure the backend:

• First-Time Setup

Offline Mode

For a completely air-gapped setup using local models, see our guide on running offline with Ollama:

• Offline with Ollama