# Guides (/docs/guides)



## Guides [#guides]

Curated, task-focused guides for working with TriStack projects.

## Install the CLI [#install-the-cli]

Install the standalone binary for your OS, or run on demand with `uvx tristack` over Python:

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    `powershell irm https://tristack.space/install.ps1 | iex `
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    `bash curl -fsSL https://tristack.space/install.sh | bash `
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    `bash curl -fsSL https://tristack.space/install.sh | bash `
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    ```bash
    uvx tristack
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### Available Guides [#available-guides]

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  <Card href="/docs/guides/python-quick-start" title="Python Quick Start">
    Scaffold and run your first FastAPI project end to end — prompts, flags, migrations, tests, and
    Docker.
  </Card>

  <Card href="/docs/guides/go-quick-start" title="Go Quick Start">
    Scaffold and run your first Gin + GORM project end to end — prompts, flags, migrations, and
    Docker.
  </Card>

  <Card href="/docs/guides/rust-quick-start" title="Rust Quick Start">
    Scaffold and run your first Axum + SeaORM project end to end — prompts, flags, tools, and
    Docker.
  </Card>
</Cards>

### Coming Soon [#coming-soon]

More guides are planned:

* Postgres + Docker Compose setup
* Django monolith best practices
* Litestar vs FastAPI deep dive
* Adding CI with GitHub Actions

### Other Resources [#other-resources]

* [CLI Reference](/docs/cli) - Command options and usage
* [Compatibility](/docs/cli/compatibility) - Valid stack combinations
* [Project Structure](/docs/project-structure) - Understanding generated projects