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Docs / Getting Started

Getting Started

You're here because you want a personal AI assistant that actually does things. Good news: you're about 5 minutes away from having one.

This section covers everything you need to go from “what is this?” to “oh wow, it just ordered me lunch.”

What is Vellum?The big picture. What it is, what it isn't, why it exists.
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InstallationHow to get it on your machine. (It's easy, we promise.)
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Quick StartYour first 5 minutes. From zero to "this is actually useful."
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Your First SkillTeaching your assistant a new trick. The beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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No prior AI experience needed. No terminal wizardry required. Just download, open, and start talking.

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