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title: Quick Start
sidebarTitle: "Quick Start"
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This guide is for new users who want to start using Task Master with minimal setup time.

## 🎯 Choose Your AI Agent

First, pick your preferred AI development environment:

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  <Card title="Cursor" icon="cursor" href="/getting-started/agents/cursor">
    One-click install with native MCP support
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  <Card title="Claude Code" icon="claude" href="/getting-started/agents/claude-code">
    No API keys needed - uses your Claude subscription
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  <Card title="Command Line" icon="terminal" href="/getting-started/agents/cli">
    Maximum control and scriptability
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[View all AI agents →](/getting-started/ai-agents)

## 📋 Quick Start Steps

After setting up your AI agent, this guide covers:
- [Requirements](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/requirements): You will need Node.js and an AI model API Key.
- [Installation](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/installation): How to Install Task Master.
- [Configuration](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/configuration-quick): Setting up your API Key, MCP, and more.
- [PRD](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/prd-quick): Writing and parsing your first PRD.
- [Task Setup](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/tasks-quick): Preparing your tasks for execution.
- [Executing Tasks](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/execute-quick): Using Task Master to execute tasks.
- [Rules & Context](/docs/getting-started/quick-start/rules-quick): Learn how and why to build context in your project over time.

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By the end of this guide, you'll have everything you need to begin working productively with Task Master.
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