# Getting Started

## Getting Started with Seiko AI 💫

Welcome to the getting started guide! Let's walk through everything you need to know to begin your journey with Seiko AI.

### Prerequisites 📝

Before you begin, ensure you have:

* Node.js (v18 or higher)
* npm or yarn
* Git
* A Claude AI API key
* Basic knowledge of React and TypeScript

### Installation Guide 🔧

#### Step 1: Clone the Repository

```bash
git clone https://github.com/SeikoAIOfficial/Seiko-AI.git
cd Seiko-AI
```

#### Step 2: Install Dependencies

```bash
npm install
# or
yarn install
```

#### Step 3: Environment Setup

Create a `.env` file in the root directory:

```env
VITE_CLAUDE_API_KEY=your_claude_api_key
```

#### Step 4: Start Development Server

```bash
npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
```

### Project Structure 📁

```
seiko-ai/
├── src/
│   ├── components/     # UI components
│   ├── lib/           # Utilities and API
│   ├── styles/        # Global styles
│   └── types/         # TypeScript types
├── public/            # Static assets
├── tests/            # Test suites
└── docs/             # Documentation
```

### Configuration Options ⚙️

#### Basic Configuration

```typescript
// config.ts
export const config = {
  theme: 'light' | 'dark',
  language: 'en' | 'jp',
  animations: boolean,
  responses: {
    speed: 'fast' | 'natural',
    style: 'casual' | 'formal'
  }
}
```

#### Advanced Settings

* Response timing customization
* Personality adjustment
* Memory management
* Interaction patterns

### Quick Start Guide 🚀

1. **Initialize the Chat**

```typescript
import { SeikoAI } from '@seiko-ai/core'

const ai = new SeikoAI({
  apiKey: process.env.VITE_CLAUDE_API_KEY,
  theme: 'light'
})
```

2. **Send Your First Message**

```typescript
const response = await ai.sendMessage('Hello! 👋')
console.log(response) // Seiko AI's response
```

3. **Customize Personality**

```typescript
ai.setPersonality({
  cheerfulness: 0.8,
  empathy: 0.9,
  playfulness: 0.7
})
```

### Development Environment 💻

#### Recommended Tools

* VS Code with extensions:
  * ESLint
  * Prettier
  * TypeScript
  * Tailwind CSS IntelliSense

#### Debug Configuration

```json
{
  "version": "0.2.0",
  "configurations": [
    {
      "type": "node",
      "request": "launch",
      "name": "Debug Seiko AI",
      "program": "${workspaceFolder}/src/main.tsx"
    }
  ]
}
```

### Next Steps 🎯

* Explore the Core Concepts
* Check out our API Documentation
* Join our [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/seiko-ai)
* Follow us on [X](https://x.com/SeikoAIx)

### Need Help? 🆘

* Check our FAQ Section
* Join our Discord
* Email support: <support@seiko-ai.com>