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

# Installation

> Download and install Summer on your machine

## Project Compatibility

Summer works with existing projects, tutorials, libraries, and extensions. Open your projects directly. No conversion needed.

**What works out of the box:**

* All standard project files and structures
* Official documentation and tutorials
* Third-party libraries and plugins
* Community assets and tools
* Export templates for web, desktop, and mobile

**Version tracking:** Summer maintains compatibility with current project formats.

## System Requirements

Summer runs on Windows and macOS with the following minimum requirements:

* **OS**: Windows 10+ or macOS 10.14+
* **RAM**: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
* **Storage**: 2GB available space
* **Graphics**: OpenGL 3.3 support

## Download Summer

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  Get the latest version of Summer from our website
</Card>

### Alternative: Install via CLI

If you use Cursor, Claude Code, or any MCP-compatible AI tool, you can install Summer Engine from the command line:

```bash theme={null}
npx summer-engine install
```

This downloads and installs the engine to your system (macOS: `/Applications/Summer.app`, Windows: default install location). No npm global install required. `npx` runs it on demand. After install, run `npx summer-engine login` and `npx summer-engine run` to get started.

For MCP setup (connecting your IDE to Summer Engine), see [MCP Setup](/mcp/setup).

## Installation Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download the installer">
    Visit [summerengine.com](https://summerengine.com) and download the installer for your operating system.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the installer">
    Double-click the downloaded file and follow the installation wizard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch Summer">
    Open Summer from your applications folder or start menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first project">
    Click "New Project" and choose a template to get started.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify Installation

Once installed, you can verify everything is working by:

1. Opening Summer
2. Creating a new project from a template
3. Testing the AI chat functionality with a simple request like "Add a cube to the scene"

If you encounter any issues, check our [troubleshooting guide](/desktop/troubleshooting) or reach out on [Discord](https://discord.gg/yUpgtxnZky).

## Next Steps

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  Learn how to use AI to build your first game elements
</Card>