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

# Quickstart

> Get up and running in under 2 minutes

# Quickstart

This guide will get you chatting with an AI in under 2 minutes.

## Step 1: Launch env

Open env from your Applications folder or via Terminal:

```bash theme={null}
open -a "env"
```

## Step 2: Add an API Key

1. Open **Settings** (⌘ + ,)
2. Go to **API Keys**
3. Add at least one provider key:

| Provider  | Get API Key                                                   |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Anthropic | [console.anthropic.com](https://console.anthropic.com)        |
| OpenAI    | [platform.openai.com](https://platform.openai.com/api-keys)   |
| Google    | [aistudio.google.com](https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey) |
| xAI       | [console.x.ai](https://console.x.ai)                          |

<Tip>
  Start with whichever provider you already have an API key for. You can add more later.
</Tip>

## Step 3: Start Chatting

1. Click **New Chat** (⌘ + N)
2. Select a provider and model from the dropdown
3. Type your message and press Enter

That's it — you're up and running.

## Keyboard Shortcuts

| Action          | Shortcut      |
| --------------- | ------------- |
| New Chat        | ⌘ + N         |
| Settings        | ⌘ + ,         |
| Switch Provider | ⌘ + 1-4       |
| Send Message    | Enter         |
| New Line        | Shift + Enter |

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Configure API Keys" icon="key" href="/configuration/api-keys">
    Add and manage provider API keys
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore Providers" icon="plug" href="/providers/overview">
    Learn about each AI provider
  </Card>
</CardGroup>