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+# Quick Start Guide
+
+Get up and running with ALwrity in just a few minutes! This guide will help you set up the platform and create your first AI-generated content.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, make sure you have:
+
+- **Python 3.10+** installed on your system
+- **Node.js 18+** for the frontend
+- **API Keys** for AI services (Gemini, OpenAI, etc.)
+- **Git** for version control
+
+## Installation
+
+### 1. Clone the Repository
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/AJaySi/ALwrity.git
+cd ALwrity
+```
+
+### 2. Backend Setup
+
+```bash
+cd backend
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+
+### 3. Frontend Setup
+
+```bash
+cd frontend
+npm install
+```
+
+## Configuration
+
+### 1. Environment Variables
+
+Create a `.env` file in the backend directory:
+
+```bash
+# AI Service API Keys
+GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key
+OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key
+ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_api_key
+
+# Database
+DATABASE_URL=sqlite:///./alwrity.db
+
+# Security
+SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key
+```
+
+### 2. Frontend Configuration
+
+Create a `.env` file in the frontend directory:
+
+```bash
+REACT_APP_API_URL=http://localhost:8000
+REACT_APP_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=your_clerk_key
+REACT_APP_COPILOT_API_KEY=your_copilot_key
+```
+
+## Running the Application
+
+### 1. Start the Backend
+
+```bash
+cd backend
+python start_alwrity_backend.py
+```
+
+The backend will be available at `http://localhost:8000`
+
+### 2. Start the Frontend
+
+```bash
+cd frontend
+npm start
+```
+
+The frontend will be available at `http://localhost:3000`
+
+## Your First Content
+
+### 1. Access the Dashboard
+
+Navigate to `http://localhost:3000` and complete the onboarding process.
+
+### 2. Create a Blog Post
+
+1. Go to **Blog Writer**
+2. Enter your topic or keyword
+3. Click **Generate Content**
+4. Review and edit the generated content
+5. Use the **SEO Analysis** feature to optimize
+
+### 3. LinkedIn Content
+
+1. Navigate to **LinkedIn Writer**
+2. Select content type (post, article, carousel)
+3. Provide your topic and target audience
+4. Generate and customize your content
+
+## Next Steps
+
+- **[Configuration Guide](configuration.md)** - Advanced configuration options
+- **[First Steps](first-steps.md)** - Detailed walkthrough of key features
+- **[API Reference](../api/overview.md)** - Integrate with your applications
+- **[Best Practices](../guides/best-practices.md)** - Optimize your content strategy
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+If you encounter any issues:
+
+1. Check the [Troubleshooting Guide](../guides/troubleshooting.md)
+2. Verify your API keys are correctly set
+3. Ensure all dependencies are installed
+4. Check the console for error messages
+
+## Need Help?
+
+- **GitHub Issues**: [Report bugs and request features](https://github.com/AJaySi/ALwrity/issues)
+- **Documentation**: Browse our comprehensive guides
+- **Community**: Join our developer community
+
+---
+
+*Ready to create amazing content? Check out our [First Steps Guide](first-steps.md) for a detailed walkthrough!*