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

# Getting started

### Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

Install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) (version 10 or higher) if it is not already installed on your machine

### Install NodPI CLI <a href="#install-loopback-4-cli" id="install-loopback-4-cli"></a>

The NodPI is a command-line interface that scaffolds a project or an extension by generating the basic code. The CLI provides the fastest way to get started with a Node API project that adheres to best practices.

Install the CLI globally by running

```
npm i -g nodpi
```