Getting started
===============

Learn how to install and configure PyFluent-MCP, and how to contribute to the project.

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   .. grid-item-card:: :fa:`download` Installation
      :link: installation
      :link-type: doc

      A step-by-step guide to installing PyFluent-MCP and its dependencies.

   .. grid-item-card:: :fa:`rocket` Quick start
      :link: quick_start
      :link-type: doc

      A quick introduction to launching PyFluent-MCP and connecting to Fluent.

   .. grid-item-card:: :fa:`cogs` IDE and client configuration
      :link: ide_configuration
      :link-type: doc

      Set up PyFluent-MCP with Claude Code, Visual Studio Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor,
      and other MCP-compatible clients.

   .. grid-item-card:: :fa:`users` Contributing
      :link: contribution
      :link-type: doc

      Guidelines for contributing to the PyFluent-MCP project.

   .. grid-item-card:: :fa:`code` Develop PyFluent-MCP
      :link: develop_pyfluent_mcp
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      Development environment setup and contributor workflow.

   .. grid-item-card:: :fa:`file-alt` Write documentation
      :link: write_documentation
      :link-type: doc

      Best practices for writing clear and effective documentation.

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   installation
   quick_start
   ide_configuration
   contribution
   develop_pyfluent_mcp
   write_documentation