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Getting started

Choose your path based on your goal.

Install UDS CLI

Get the binary on your machine via Homebrew or direct download.

  • Time: ~2 minutes
  • Needs: macOS or Linux (Windows via WSL2)
  • Result: uds available on your PATH

Next mode quickstart

Create and deploy a Next mode bundle on a local k3d cluster.

  • Time: ~10 minutes
  • Needs: UDS CLI installed, Docker, and k3d 5.7.1+
  • Result: A deployed Next mode bundle

Legacy mode quickstart

Create and deploy a Legacy bundle on a Kubernetes cluster.

  • Time: ~10 minutes
  • Needs: UDS CLI installed and a running Kubernetes cluster
  • Result: A deployed Legacy bundle

Once you have the CLI installed and have deployed a basic bundle, explore the how-to guides: