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

# Getting Started

> How to get started developing with Serial

The easiest way to get started is to clone the Serial mono repo and run the frontend locally. To do so:

1. Clone the repository:

   ```
   git clone https://github.com/your-account/serial.git
   cd serial
   ```

2. Install dependencies:

   ```
   cd frontend
   npm install
   ```

3. Run the frontend locally connected to the staging database:
   ```
   npm run staging
   ```

The frontend will start on the default local server address: `http://localhost:5173`

Note that there are three different npm scripts for running the frontend, each corresponding to a different environment:

* `npm run development`: Uses the `.env.development` file and connects to local or development services.
* `npm run staging`: Uses the `.env.staging` file and connects to the staging environment services.
* `npm run production`: Uses the `.env.production` file and connects to the production environment services.

When developing new features or fixing bugs, it's recommended to use `npm run development` with a local Supabase instance and Zuplo gateway. This allows for isolated testing without affecting the staging or production environments.