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

# Quick Start

> Install Decepticon and run your first autonomous Red Team operation in minutes.

## Prerequisites

You need two things:

* [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/) (with Docker Compose v2)
* An API key (Anthropic, OpenAI, or any LiteLLM-compatible provider)

That's it. Everything else runs inside containers.

## Installation

```bash theme={null}
curl -fsSL https://decepticon.red/install | bash
```

This pulls the Decepticon images, sets up the isolated network architecture, and installs the `decepticon` CLI.

## Configuration

Configure your API key:

```bash theme={null}
decepticon config
```

This opens an interactive configuration wizard where you can set:

* **LLM Provider** — Anthropic, OpenAI, or other LiteLLM backends
* **API Key** — Your provider API key
* **Model Profile** — `eco`, `max`, or `test` (see [Multi-Model Routing](/en/features/multi-model-routing))

## Launch

Start Decepticon:

```bash theme={null}
decepticon
```

This starts all services (agent API, LiteLLM proxy, sandbox, database) and opens the interactive CLI. You'll see the real-time streaming interface where you can create engagements and execute operations.

## Try the Demo

Want to see Decepticon in action before setting up your own engagement? Run the guided demo:

```bash theme={null}
decepticon demo
```

<Info>
  The demo launches **Metasploitable 2** as a target, loads a pre-built engagement, and runs the full kill chain automatically:
</Info>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Port Scan">
    Reconnaissance agent scans the target and identifies open services.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Exploit">
    Exploit agent identifies and exploits the vsftpd backdoor vulnerability.
  </Step>

  <Step title="C2 Implant">
    Deploys a Sliver C2 implant on the compromised target.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Credential Harvesting">
    Post-exploit agent harvests credentials via C2 session.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Internal Recon">
    Maps the internal network from the compromised host.
  </Step>
</Steps>

No additional configuration needed beyond your API key.

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Configuration" icon="gear" href="/en/getting-started/configuration">
    Deep dive into API keys, model profiles, and environment settings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="CLI Reference" icon="terminal" href="/en/cli-reference">
    Learn all available commands and options.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Features" icon="sparkles" href="/en/features/engagement-planning">
    Explore engagement planning, kill chain execution, and C2 integration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Architecture" icon="server" href="/en/architecture/infrastructure">
    Understand the isolated network architecture and agent system.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>