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.

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==26.7"
```
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]"
```
This installs MAX with all extra dependencies. You can instead install one of the smaller max packages.
Verify the installation:
```
max --version
```

If you instead want the latest nightly build, switch to the nightly 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.