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title: Quickstart
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Welcome to the **Letta API** Quickstart! This guide will help you make your first API call in just a few minutes. Follow the steps below to get up and running quickly.

## Requirements

Before getting started, make sure you have the following:

- **API Key**: You will need an API key, which can be generated from the Letta Developer Portal. [Learn more about getting an API key](/reference/authentication).
- **Node.js**: Ensure you have [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) installed (version 14 or later).
- **A Code Editor**: We recommend using [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/).
- **Letta SDK**: Make sure you have the latest version of the Letta SDK installed. [Learn more about installing the SDK](/docs/get-started/installation).

## Get started

<Steps>
### Import the SDK
[Once the SDK is installed](/docs/get-started/installation), you can import it into your project and begin using it to interact with the API. Below is a simple example of how to import and use the SDK.

```js
// Import the Letta API SDK
const PlantStore = require('plant-store-api-sdk');

// Initialize the SDK with your API key
const plantStore = new PlantStore({
  apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY'
});

// Example: Fetch a list of available plants
plantStore.getPlants().then(plants => {
  console.log(plants);
}).catch(error => {
  console.error('Error fetching plants:', error);
});
```

<Info>
Replace `'YOUR_API_KEY'` with your actual API key.
</Info>

### Environment Configuration (Optional)
For best security practices, it's recommended to store your API key in an environment variable. Here's how you can set up your environment configuration:
  1. Create a `.env` file in the root of your project:
    ```bash
    touch .env
    ```
  2. Add your API key to the `.env` file:
    ```bash
    PLANT_STORE_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
    ```
  3. Use `dotenv` to load environment variables in your app:
    ```bash
    npm install dotenv
    ```
  4. Modify your code to load the API key from the `.env` file:
    ```js
    require('dotenv').config();

    const PlantStore = require('plant-store-api-sdk');

    const plantStore = new PlantStore({
      apiKey: process.env.PLANT_STORE_API_KEY
    });

    plantStore.getPlants().then(plants => {
      console.log(plants);
    }).catch(error => {
      console.error('Error fetching plants:', error);
    });
    ```

### Test Your Installation
To make sure everything is set up correctly, run your project and make a test request. You should be able to fetch data from the Letta API without issues.
```bash
node index.js
```

If you see a list of plants logged to the console, congratulations! You have successfully installed and set up the Letta API SDK.
</Steps>

For more advanced configuration options or troubleshooting, visit our [FAQs](/docs/resources/faqs).