# Build your first agent with Rasa

Choose how you want to get started with Rasa.

## Try Rasa

[**Try in your browser**  
Prototype an agent in minutes using natural language. No setup required.](https://hello.rasa.com/?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=docs_cta)  
[**Try locally**  
Install Rasa Pro, connect MCP tools to your IDE, and build your first agent with prompts.](/content/docs/learn/quickstart/pro/index.html)

## Requirements

Regardless of installation method, you will need:

- **Rasa License Key** — request a free Developer Edition key [here](/content/rasa-pro-developer-edition-license-key-request/index.html). Read more about [licensing](/content/docs/pro/installation/licensing/index.html).
- **LLM Provider API Key** — not needed for the [tutorial](/content/docs/pro/tutorial/index.html), but required for your own projects. See [supported LLM providers](/content/docs/reference/config/components/llm-configuration/index.html).

## Installation options

### [Developer Quickstart](/content/docs/learn/quickstart/pro/index.html)

Fastest path: license, install, MCP tools, and your first agent in one go.

### [Rasa MCP Tools](/content/docs/pro/installation/rasa-mcp-tools/index.html)

What the MCP tools are, how they work, and detailed setup for each IDE (Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, JetBrains).

### [Python](/content/docs/pro/installation/python/index.html)

Best for developers already comfortable with Python and pip/uv.

### [Docker](/content/docs/pro/installation/docker/index.html)

Best for those who prefer a containerized approach.