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

# Quickstart

> Set up Kili V1 in your developer environment and start earning from ads shown inside Claude Code.

This quickstart walks you through installing everything you need to use Kili V1, running the install script, viewing ads inside Claude Code, and completing KYC so you can start earning.

## Prerequisites

Install these programs in order before continuing.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Node.js">
    Download and install Node.js from the official site.

    [Download Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/download)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install Claude Code">
    Paste this in your terminal:

    ```bash theme={null}
    npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install VS Code">
    Download and install VS Code.

    [Download VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/download)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the Claude Code extension for VS Code">
    Install the extension from the Marketplace.

    [Install Claude Code extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=anthropic.claude-code)
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Set up Kili

<Steps>
  <Step title="Run the Kili install script">
    Open the VS Code terminal and paste:

    ```bash theme={null}
    npx -y @kili-ai/ide.install
    ```

    Press **Enter** when prompted by the terminal.

    <Warning>
      Don't close the terminal or VS Code during this step.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in">
    Your default browser will open. Sign in with Google or with your email (magic link).

    After signing in, a window prompts you to return to VS Code. Click **Go to dashboard** and switch back to VS Code.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve access">
    Accept any access requests VS Code or the Kili extension asks for.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Use Kili inside Claude Code

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Claude Code in VS Code">
    Open the Claude Code extension in VS Code.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Switch to plan mode">
    Press <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>Tab</kbd> to cycle modes until you reach **plan mode**.

    <Tip>
      Plan mode isn't required, but it prevents accidental edits to your files.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask Claude a question">
    Ask Claude anything that takes some time to process. A **Kili ad** appears where the loading indicator usually is.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open ad links">
    Press <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> / <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + right-click on any URL in an ad to open its CTA link. Not every ad includes one.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Track earnings and complete KYC

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the dashboard">
    Go to [app.trykili.ai](https://app.trykili.ai) and sign in with the same account if you aren't already.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Follow the walkthrough">
    Complete the in-app walkthrough. Your dashboard shows revenue and impression metrics based on the ads you've viewed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete KYC">
    Click the red **Complete KYC** item on the sidebar to open the earnings page, then complete KYC through Stripe.

    <Tip>
      Stripe's KYC might take a couple of days to complete.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Use Kili in your native terminal

You can also view ads in your system terminal instead of VS Code.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your terminal">
    Open Terminal on macOS or your terminal app on Windows.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch Claude Code">
    Type `claude` to open Claude Code.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Switch to plan mode">
    Press <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>Tab</kbd> to cycle modes until you reach plan mode.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask questions and view ads">
    Ask Claude questions and Kili ads will appear while it works.
  </Step>
</Steps>