> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.krnl.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.krnl.xyz/getting-started/getting-started-with-krnl.md).

# Getting Started

There are **two primary options** for developing using KRNL:

* Our Command-Line Interface (CLI)
* Local development environment

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Both options support the complete workflow development lifecycle for utilizing the KRNL Protocol.

For additional help and resources, [join our community](https://discord.gg/krnl-labs).