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

# Quickstart

> Get your first AI agent running in 5 minutes

This guide walks you through creating your first workspace and agent on Spark OS.

## 1. Create an Account

Go to [app.runspark.ai/signup](https://app.runspark.ai/signup) and create your account.

## 2. Subscribe

Choose a plan that fits your needs. Your subscription includes:

* One workspace
* One AI agent
* One phone number
* Access to all integrations

## 3. Complete Onboarding

The onboarding wizard walks you through everything:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Name Your Workspace">
    This is your business name — it's how your workspace appears in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Your Industry">
    Select your industry and use case. This helps us configure the right features and suggest relevant templates.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add an API Key">
    Your agent needs an AI model to think. Add an API key from Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google. We recommend Anthropic (Claude) for the best results.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Your Agent">
    Give your agent a name, role, and personality. Be specific — "Insurance sales assistant who follows up with leads and generates quotes" is better than "AI assistant."
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 4. Start Chatting

Once your agent is created, you'll land on your workspace dashboard. Click on your agent in the sidebar to open the chat panel.

Try saying:

> "Hey, tell me what you can do"

Your agent will introduce itself and explain its capabilities based on how you configured it.

## 5. Teach Your Agent

The more your agent knows about your business, the better it performs. Go to **Knowledge** in the sidebar and upload:

* Your company's processes and procedures
* Pricing information
* FAQ documents
* Any reference material your agent should know

<Info>
  Your agent reads these files on demand — you can add, update, or remove knowledge at any time without restarting anything.
</Info>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Chatting with Your Agent" icon="message" href="/agent/chatting">
    Learn how to communicate effectively with your agent
  </Card>

  <Card title="Knowledge Files" icon="book" href="/agent/knowledge">
    Teach your agent about your business
  </Card>

  <Card title="Lead Capture" icon="bullseye" href="/guides/lead-capture">
    Connect forms and capture leads automatically
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrations" icon="plug" href="/integrations/overview">
    Connect Gmail, Calendar, and more
  </Card>
</CardGroup>