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

# Inital Setup

> Get started with the Moonshine SDK

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## Install Moonshine

Install the `magic-moonshine` package

<Info>
  **Prerequisite**: Ensure you have Python version 3.9 or higher installed before proceeding.
</Info>

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash pip theme={null}
  pip install magic-moonshine
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Create and Configure

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Token">
    Navigate to the `tokens` Section in [Console > Settings](https://app.usemoonshine.com/settings) and create a **token** as per the [console basics](http://docs.usemoonshine.com/console-docs/quickstart)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure in code">
    <CodeGroup>
      ```python python theme={null}
      import moonshine
      moonshine.config('YOUR TOKEN HERE')
      ```
    </CodeGroup>
  </Step>
</Steps>