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

# Quick Start

> Get started with Hystersis in 5 minutes

# Quick Start

Get up and running with Hystersis in under 5 minutes.

## 1. Install the SDK

Choose your preferred language:

```bash theme={null}
# Python
pip install hystersis

# Node.js
npm install hystersis
```

## 2. Connect to Hystersis

```python theme={null}
from hystersis import Hystersis

client = Hystersis(
    base_url="https://api.hystersis.com",
    api_key="your-api-key"
)
```

## 3. Create a Memory

```python theme={null}
# Store a memory
memory = client.create_memory(
    content="User prefers dark mode",
    user_id="user-123",
    category="preferences"
)

print(f"Created memory: {memory['id']}")
```

## 4. Search Memories

```python theme={null}
# Semantic search
results = client.search(
    query="display settings",
    user_id="user-123",
    limit=5
)

for result in results:
    print(f"{result['score']:.2f}: {result['content']}")
```

## 5. Add Conversations

```python theme={null}
# Create a session
session = client.create_session(agent_id="assistant-bot")

# Add messages
client.add_message(session["id"], "user", "Hello!")
client.add_message(session["id"], "assistant", "Hi there!")
```

## Next Steps

* [Installation](/getting-started/installation) - More installation options
* [Configuration](/getting-started/configuration) - Configure for your needs
* [Python SDK](/sdks/python) - Full SDK reference
* [API Reference](/api-reference/overview) - Complete API docs