> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pipekit.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pipekit.io/get-started.md).

# Get Started

Pick the path that matches what you're trying to do.

* [Evaluate Pipekit Cloud](/get-started/evaluate-cloud.md): 5 min. Sign up, get a free-trial cluster, run a sample Pipe. Best for evaluators.
* [Operate Pipekit](/get-started/operate.md): 10 min. Install the Pipekit Agent into your own Kubernetes cluster, connect it to Pipekit, and verify with a sample Pipe. Best for platform engineers setting Pipekit up for a team.
* [Author Workflows](/get-started/author.md): 5 min. Install the CLI and submit your first workflow against a cluster someone else has already connected. Best for workflow authors joining an existing Pipekit Organization.

Each path is a single linear happy path. Once you're done, the rest of the docs (especially [Using Pipekit](/using-pipekit.md) and [Concepts](/concepts.md)) covers depth and edge cases.

If you'd rather run Pipekit entirely on your own infrastructure (air-gapped, self-hosted control plane), start at [Self-Hosting Pipekit > Evaluate Self-Hosted](/self-hosting-pipekit/evaluate.md) instead.