# Getting Started
Welcome to Polymathy! This guide will help you get up and running quickly.
## Overview
Polymathy is a Rust-based web service that enhances search by processing content into semantic chunks. To use Polymathy, you'll need:
1. **Rust** - Latest stable version
2. **SearxNG** - A meta-search engine instance
3. **Content Processor** - A service that handles content chunking and embedding
## Quick Setup
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/skelfresearch/polymathy.git
cd polymathy
# Copy and configure environment
cp sample.env .env
# Edit .env with your settings
# Build and run
cargo run --release
```
## Next Steps
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- :material-download:{ .lg .middle } __Installation__
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Multiple ways to install Polymathy
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Installation guide](installation.md)
- :material-play:{ .lg .middle } __Quick Start__
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Make your first search request
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Quick start](quickstart.md)
- :material-cog:{ .lg .middle } __Configuration__
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Configure Polymathy for your needs
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Configuration](configuration.md)
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