Quick Start
Get Sprout running in under 5 minutes. This guide covers the fastest path to your first research output.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ or Python 3.9+
- An API key from a supported LLM provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
Step 1: Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/hangarx/sprout.git
cd sproutStep 2: Install Dependencies
npm install
# or
pip install -r requirements.txtStep 3: Configure Environment
Copy the example environment file and add your API keys:
cp .env.example .envEdit .env and add your LLM API key.
Step 4: Run Your First Research
npm run sprout "Research the top 5 competitors in the AI agent space"