Getting Started
This section walks you through installation, connecting a provider, and running your first conversation.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Windows, macOS, or Linux
- An API key from any supported provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Groq, etc.)
- Internet connection for API calls (QARK itself runs fully local — no account required)
Pages in this section
Section titled “Pages in this section” Installation Download, install, and verify QARK on your platform.
Connect a Provider Add an API key and confirm it works.
Your First Conversation Create a conversation, pick a model, and send a prompt.
Interface Tour Sidebar, tabs, command palette, info panel — where everything lives.
Quick Wins Five things to try once you have the basics down.