# Installing from CLI
Fast-track local install for getting Strapi running on your computer.
# Step 1: Make sure requirements are met
# Node.js
Strapi only requires Node.js (opens new window). The current recommended version to run Strapi is Node v14.
This is everything you need to run Strapi on your local environment.
| Software | Minimum version | Recommended version |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js | 12.x | 14.x |
| npm | 6.x | 6.x |
# Yarn (optional)
You can also use yarn if you want here (opens new window) are the instructions to get started with it.
# Databases
Strapi currently support the following databases.
| Database | Minimum version |
|---|---|
| SQLite | 3 |
| PostgreSQL | 10 |
| MySQL | 5.6 |
| MariaDB | 10.1 |
| MongoDB | 3.6 |
# Step 2: Create a new project
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If you want to use specific database, you don't have to use the --quickstart flag. The CLI will let you choose the database of your choice. The --quickstart flag sets the database to SQLite.
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By default, create-strapi-app will generate an empty Strapi project. If you want an application that is pre-configured for a specific use case, see the Templates section.
WARNING
If you use a custom database, this one has to be up and running before creating your Strapi project
# Step 3: Start the project
To start your Strapi application you will have to run the following command in your application folder.
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If you created your application using --quickstart flag, it will automatically run your application.