For the complete documentation index, see llms.txt. Markdown versions of all pages are available by appending .md to any URL (e.g. /get-started.md).

Install MAX

You can install MAX with a Python or Conda package manager on any supported system.

pixi
uv

If needed, install pixi:

curl -fsSL https://pixi.sh/install.sh | sh

Create a project:

pixi init example-project \
  -c https://conda.modular.com/max-nightly/ -c conda-forge \
  && cd example-project

Install max-all:
```
pixi add max-all
```
This installs MAX with all extra dependencies. You can instead install one of the smaller max packages.
Start the virtual environment:
```
pixi shell
```
Verify the installation:
```
max --version
```

If needed, install uv:

curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

Create a project:

uv init example-project && cd example-project

Create and start a virtual environment:
```
uv venv && source .venv/bin/activate
```
Install max[all]:
```
uv add "max[all]" \
--index https://whl.modular.com/nightly/simple/ \
--prerelease allow
```
This installs MAX with all extra dependencies. You can instead install one of the smaller max packages.
Verify the installation:
```
max --version
```

These commands install the nightly build, which isn't complete and might have new bugs. If you instead want the stable build, switch to the stable docs.

Next steps

Now that you've installed MAX, pick where to start:

Quickstart: Serve an LLM with an OpenAI-compatible endpoint and then benchmark it.
Model development overview: Learn how to bring a trained model from Hugging Face to MAX.
Get started with GPU programming: Learn the basics of GPU programming with Mojo.

Next steps​

Next steps