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

# Getting started with the ShipKit CLI

> A handy CLI tool to download a TypeScript boilerplate.

<Note>
  You'll need a ShipKit account in order to use the CLI. [Sign up](https://shipkit.app/sign-up)
</Note>

## Installation

You can use the ShipKit CLI to download a TypeScript boilerplate to your local machine. Get started by installing the CLI using the npm package below.

npm

```
npx shipkit@latest
```

pnpm

```
pnpm dlx shipkit@latest
```

bun

```
bunx shipkit@latest
```

yarn

```
yarn dlx shipkit@latest
```

## Authentication

When prompted, enter your secret ShipKit token, found on the [Dashboard](https://shipkit.app/dashboard/cli#authentication)

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/shipkit/xRS2Tr5oIR22A0ee/images/token.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=xRS2Tr5oIR22A0ee&q=85&s=fe9be62541915bb9f6e5d6cb8ed07492" alt="ShipKit token" width="2400" height="1090" data-path="images/token.png" />

## Download

The CLI will help you choose your tech stack and then download the boilerplate directly to your local machine.

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Astro" href="/astro/getting-started">
    Get started with your Astro project
  </Card>

  <Card title="Next.js" href="/next/getting-started">
    Get started with your Next.js project
  </Card>
</CardGroup>