> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/firebase/genkit/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Install Genkit for JavaScript, Go, or Python to start building AI-powered applications

Genkit is available for multiple programming languages. Choose your preferred language and follow the installation instructions below.

## JavaScript/TypeScript

Genkit for JavaScript/TypeScript is production-ready with full feature support.

### Install Genkit Core

Install the core Genkit package using your preferred package manager:

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash npm theme={null}
  npm install genkit
  ```

  ```bash yarn theme={null}
  yarn add genkit
  ```

  ```bash pnpm theme={null}
  pnpm add genkit
  ```
</CodeGroup>

### Install Model Provider Plugin

Genkit uses plugins to integrate with AI model providers. Install at least one provider:

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash Google AI (Gemini) theme={null}
  npm install @genkit-ai/google-genai
  ```

  ```bash Anthropic (Claude) theme={null}
  npm install @genkit-ai/anthropic
  ```

  ```bash Ollama (Local Models) theme={null}
  npm install genkitx-ollama
  ```
</CodeGroup>

### Install Genkit CLI

The Genkit CLI provides development tools including the Developer UI for testing and debugging:

```bash theme={null}
npm install -g genkit-cli
```

Verify the installation:

```bash theme={null}
genkit --version
```

## Go

Genkit for Go is production-ready with full feature support.

### Install Genkit Package

Add Genkit to your Go project:

```bash theme={null}
go get github.com/firebase/genkit/go
```

### Install Plugin Packages

Install the provider plugin you want to use:

```bash Google AI theme={null}
go get github.com/firebase/genkit/go/plugins/googlegenai
```

```bash Anthropic theme={null}
go get github.com/firebase/genkit/go/plugins/anthropic
```

```bash Ollama theme={null}
go get github.com/firebase/genkit/go/plugins/ollama
```

### Install Genkit CLI

The CLI is the same for all languages:

```bash theme={null}
curl -sL cli.genkit.dev | bash
```

Or using npm:

```bash theme={null}
npm install -g genkit-cli
```

## Python

<Note>Python support is currently in **Alpha** with core functionality available.</Note>

Genkit for Python is in early development. The core features are functional, but the API may change.

### Install Genkit Core

Install using pip:

```bash theme={null}
pip install genkit
```

Or using uv (recommended for faster installs):

```bash theme={null}
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
uv pip install genkit
```

### Install with Provider Plugin

You can install Genkit with provider plugins as optional dependencies:

```bash Google AI theme={null}
pip install "genkit[google-genai]"
```

```bash Ollama theme={null}
pip install "genkit[ollama]"
```

```bash OpenAI Compatible theme={null}
pip install "genkit[openai]"
```

### Install Genkit CLI

The CLI works across all languages:

```bash theme={null}
npm install -g genkit-cli
```

## Next Steps

Once you've installed Genkit, continue with the quickstart guide for your language:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="JavaScript Quickstart" icon="js" href="/getting-started/javascript-quickstart">
    Get started with JavaScript/TypeScript
  </Card>

  <Card title="Go Quickstart" icon="golang" href="/getting-started/go-quickstart">
    Get started with Go
  </Card>

  <Card title="Python Quickstart" icon="python" href="/getting-started/python-quickstart">
    Get started with Python
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Verify Your Installation

To verify everything is installed correctly:

1. Check that your language-specific package is available (import it in your code)
2. Run `genkit --version` to confirm the CLI is installed
3. Follow the quickstart for your language to create your first AI application

## Troubleshooting

### Node.js Version

Genkit requires Node.js 18 or later. Check your version:

```bash theme={null}
node --version
```

### Go Version

Genkit requires Go 1.21 or later:

```bash theme={null}
go version
```

### Python Version

Genkit requires Python 3.10 or later:

```bash theme={null}
python --version
```

### Permission Issues

If you encounter permission errors when installing the CLI globally, you may need to use `sudo` (on macOS/Linux) or run your terminal as administrator (on Windows).

Alternatively, configure npm to use a different directory for global installations.