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

# Quick Start

> Create and test your first AI agent in under five minutes.

Follow these steps to go from signing up to chatting with your first agent.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Navigate to Brainstormer and click **Register**. Enter your email, display name, and password. Your account is created along with a default organization (workspace) automatically.

    <Frame caption="The Brainstormer login and registration screen">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/brainstormerinnovationsinc/7HfBtoEwzO6h02gx/images/screenshots/login.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7HfBtoEwzO6h02gx&q=85&s=45dba868c8c559cba5432c8efbf6e114" alt="Brainstormer login and registration screen" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/screenshots/login.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Tip>
      The first user to register on a new platform instance is automatically promoted to **superadmin**, giving you full platform configuration access.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your onboarding path">
    After logging in, go to **Agents** and click **Create Agent**. You will see two options:

    * **Creator Wizard** — A guided 3-step flow ideal for creators and experts who want to turn public content into a knowledge-grounded agent. Connect your URLs, let AI analyze your voice, and launch.
    * **Classic Setup** — A step-by-step builder where you configure every detail: basic info, AI provider, model, system prompt, and preview.

    Pick whichever suits your needs. You can always create more agents later using the other path.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure your agent">
    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="Creator Wizard">
        1. **Connect Sources** — Add public URLs, RSS feeds, or sitemaps. Brainstormer light-scrapes the content instantly.
        2. **AI Profile** — Review the auto-generated creator profile and system prompt. Edit to match your voice.
        3. **Review & Launch** — Confirm settings, pick a model, and create your agent. A knowledge base is created and linked automatically.
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Classic Setup">
        1. **Basic Info** — Name your agent and add a description.
        2. **Provider** — Select an AI provider (OpenRouter gives you access to 300+ models).
        3. **Model** — Choose a specific model. Use filters for capability, price, and context length.
        4. **System Prompt** — Write or paste your system prompt. Use `{{variables}}` for personalization.
        5. **Preview** — Review your configuration before saving.
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test your agent">
    Once your agent is created, open it and click **Chat**. Type a message and see your agent respond in real time with streaming output.

    If you linked a knowledge base, the agent will retrieve relevant content and include numbered citations like `[1]`, `[2]` in its responses. Click any citation to see the source.

    <Tip>
      Use the **Preview Chat** feature to test your agent before publishing it. This lets you verify behavior without making the agent publicly available.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish and share">
    When you are happy with your agent's behavior:

    1. Go to your agent's settings and click **Publish**.
    2. If your organization requires approval, the publish request will be reviewed before going live.
    3. Once published, your agent gets a public page at `/a/your-agent-slug` that anyone can access.

    You can also share the public page link or distribute your agent through the **Channels** tab.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What to Explore Next

<Columns>
  <Card title="Knowledge Bases" icon="book-open" href="/platform-guide/knowledge-bases/creating-a-kb">
    Upload documents and connect sources to give your agent grounded knowledge.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prompt Configuration" icon="sliders" href="/platform-guide/agents/prompt-configuration">
    Fine-tune your agent's system prompt, welcome message, and variables.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Model Selection" icon="microchip" href="/platform-guide/agents/choosing-a-model">
    Learn how to choose the right AI model for your use case.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Team Management" icon="users" href="/platform-guide/users-orgs/managing-users">
    Invite your team and set up roles and permissions.
  </Card>
</Columns>