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# Getting Started with Kotaemon
![type:video](https://github.com/Cinnamon/kotaemon/assets/25688648/815ecf68-3a02-4914-a0dd-3f8ec7e75cd9)
This page is intended for **end users** who want to use the `kotaemon` tool for Question
Answering on local documents. If you are a **developer** who wants contribute to the project, please visit the [development](development/index.md) page.
## Download
Download and upzip the latest version of `kotaemon` by clicking this
[link](https://github.com/Cinnamon/kotaemon/archive/refs/heads/main.zip).
## Installation
1. Navigate to the `scripts` folder and start an installer that matches your OS:
- Windows: `run_windows.bat`. Just double click the file.
- macOS: `run_macos.sh`
1. Right click on your file and select Open with and Other.
2. Enable All Applications and choose Terminal.
3. NOTE: If you always want to open that file with Terminal, then check Always Open With.
4. From now on, double click on your file and it should work.
- Linux: `run_linux.sh`. Please run the script using `bash run_linux.sh` in your terminal.
2. After the installation, the installer will ask to launch the ktem's UI, answer to continue.
3. If launched, the application will be open automatically in your browser.
## Launch
To launch the app after initial setup or any change, simply run the `run_*` script again.
A browser window will be opened and greets you with this screen:
![Chat tab](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Cinnamon/kotaemon/main/docs/images/chat-tab.png)
## Usage
For how to use the application, see [Usage](usage.md). This page will also be available to
you within the application.
## Feedback
Feel free to create a bug report or a feature request on our [repo](https://github.com/Cinnamon/kotaemon/issues).