> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.proact0.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> This page assumes you already reviewed the Install page and have Python 3.11+ and uv ready.

This step creates a real project so you can verify the generated structure.

## Create a new Act

From the directory where you want your project:

```bash theme={null}
uvx --from act-operator act new
```

Act Operator will prompt for a project name, an initial Cast name, and other metadata.
It then generates a structured Act project with a starter Cast.

## Enter the project

```bash theme={null}
cd <your-project>
```

## Install dependencies

```bash theme={null}
uv sync
```

## Orient yourself

* Read `README.md` for project-specific instructions
* Open `CLAUDE.md` for architecture context and AI collaboration guidance
* Find your initial Cast under `casts/` and start adding graph logic there

At this point, you have a working Act project with an initial Cast.

## Next steps

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  <Card title="Overview" icon="map" href="/en/act-operator/overview">
    Review concepts and vocabulary
  </Card>

  <Card title="Template Architecture" icon="sitemap" href="/en/act-operator/python/template-architecture">
    Understand the generated structure.
  </Card>
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