> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lucid.foundation/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Self-Hosting

> ```bash

## Quick Start

To get started with self-hosting Lucid, follow these steps:

1. **Install Dependencies**: Use npm to install the necessary packages.
   ```bash theme={null}
   npm install
   ```

2. **Configure Environment**: Copy the example environment file and edit it with your specific values.
   ```bash theme={null}
   cp .env.example .env
   ```

3. **Start the API**: Launch the API server, which will be available on port 3001.
   ```bash theme={null}
   npm start
   ```

4. **Run Tests**: Execute the test suites to ensure everything is working correctly. This will run 104 test suites with a total of 1,622 tests.
   ```bash theme={null}
   npm test
   ```

5. **Type Checking**: Perform TypeScript compilation to check for type errors.
   ```bash theme={null}
   npm run type-check
   ```

By following these steps, you can quickly set up and run a self-hosted instance of Lucid. Make sure to adjust the `.env` file with your specific configuration details to ensure proper operation.