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> For a complete documentation index, see https://channel3.ferndocs.com/docs/quickstart/llms.txt.
> For AI client integration (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.), connect to the MCP server at https://channel3.ferndocs.com/_mcp/server.

# Quickstart

## Use Your AI Coding Agent

Already using Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or another AI coding agent? Install the Channel3 API skill and let your agent handle the integration for you.

**Step 1** — Install the Channel3 API skill:

```bash
npx skills add channel3-ai/skills --skill channel3-api
```

**Step 2** — Paste this prompt into your agent:

```text
Help me integrate Channel3 into my project using the Channel3 API skill.
```

Your agent now has accurate knowledge of the Channel3 API and will produce working code right away.

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## Detailed Setup

Prefer to set things up step by step? Follow the guide below.

### Create your free Channel3 account

First things first, you'll need a Channel3 account. This is where you'll manage your API keys, track usage, and more.

#### [Create your free Channel3 account](https://trychannel3.com/sign-up)

Use your Google account, GitHub, or email to sign up. If you'd like to add multiple users to your organization, just shoot us an email at [support@trychannel3.com](mailto:support@trychannel3.com).

### Grab your API key

We generated an API key for you when you made your account. Your API key identifies you to Channel3, so we can track your API usage and pay you for the sales you drive.

#### [Go to API keys](https://trychannel3.com/dashboard/api)

Keep this key safe!

### Start building with the API

Get started with Channel3 using our SDK or by calling the API directly.

**`TypeScript`**

```bash title="TypeScript"
npm install @channel3/sdk
```

**`Python`**

```bash title="Python"
pip install channel3-sdk
```

**`CLI`**

```bash title="CLI"
git clone https://github.com/channel3-ai/channel3-cli.git && cd channel3-cli && cargo install --path .
```

Make your first search:

**`TypeScript`**

```typescript title="TypeScript"
import { Channel3 } from "@channel3/sdk";

const client = new Channel3();

const results = await client.products.search({
  query: "organic cotton t-shirt",
});
console.log(results);
```

**`Python`**

```python title="Python"
from channel3_sdk import Channel3

client = Channel3()

results = client.products.search(query="organic cotton t-shirt")
print(results)
```

> **Note**
>
> We also offer an MCP server with a **free tier** — no API key needed. [Learn more about our MCP](/docs/mcp).

## Next Steps

We're excited to see what you build. For help, reach out to us at [support@trychannel3.com](mailto:support@trychannel3.com).

> Get started with Channel3.