# Installation and Setup Welcome to the LionAGI ecosystem, a suite designed for asynchronous intelligence and data handling. ## Getting Started with LionAGI LionAGI offers a straightforward installation process, providing you with a robust foundation for intelligent agent automation and big data analysis. To install LionAGI, simply run: ```bash pip install lionagi ``` This will install the core LionAGI package, which is compatible with Python versions 3.10, 3.11, and 3.12. Note: the most current version is v0.2.1 `pip install lionagi==0.2.1` ## Setting Up Your Environment Before you begin, you'll need to set up a few things: 1. **Environment Variables:** Make sure you have your `OPENAI_API_KEY` ready to go. You'll need this for LionAGI to communicate with OpenAI's models. 2. **.env File Configuration:** - Download the `.env_template` from our repository. - Fill in your `OPENAI_API_KEY`. - Save the changes and rename the file to `.env`. - Place the `.env` file in your project's root directory to keep your keys secure and accessible. ## Next steps - Start your chat with a LLM, check [[Quick Start]] ## Need Help? If you run into any issues or have questions: - **Check Your Python Version:** LionAGI is compatible with Python 3.10, 3.11, and 3.12. Be sure you're on one of these versions. - **Join Our Community:** For immediate support and a friendly chat, our Discord server is the place to be. [Join us here](https://discord.gg/JDj9ENhUE8) and get all the help you need!