# Getting Started

Kindred Create can be installed from prebuilt packages or built from source. This section covers both paths.

## Quick start (prebuilt)

Download the latest release from the [releases page](https://git.kindred-systems.com/kindred/create/releases).

**Debian/Ubuntu:**
```bash
sudo apt install ./kindred-create_*.deb
```

**AppImage:**
```bash
chmod +x KindredCreate-*.AppImage
./KindredCreate-*.AppImage
```

## Quick start (from source)

```bash
git clone --recursive ssh://git@git.kindred-systems.com:2222/kindred/create.git
cd create
pixi run configure
pixi run build
pixi run freecad
```

See [Installation](./installation.md) for prebuilt package details and [Building from Source](./building.md) for the full development setup.

## First run

On first launch, Kindred Create:

1. Loads **ztools** commands and the **Silo** workbench via the Create bootstrap module
2. Opens the **PartDesign** workbench as the default (with context-driven toolbars)
3. Prompts for Silo server configuration if not yet set up
4. Checks for application updates in the background (after ~10 seconds)

If the Silo server is not available, Kindred Create operates normally with local file operations. The Silo features activate once a server is configured.