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The CLI generates React and vanilla JavaScript projects. For React Native, iOS, Android, or C++, see Building a Voice UI to get started without the CLI.

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Prerequisites

  • Python 3.11+ and uv
  • Node.js 18+

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Step 1: Scaffold your project

# Install the Pipecat CLI
uv tool install pipecat-ai-cli

# Scaffold the quickstart project
pipecat init
The CLI will guide you through the setup. Choose the following options:

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Step 2: Start the bot

cd my-voice-app/bot
cp env.example .env       # add your API keys
uv sync
uv run bot.py
The bot starts at http://localhost:7860.

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Step 3: Start the client

cd ../client
npm install
npm run dev
Open http://localhost:5173, click Connect, allow microphone access, and start talking.
First run note: The initial startup may take ~20 seconds as Pipecat downloads required models and imports. Subsequent runs will be much faster.
🎉 Success! Your bot is running locally. Now let’s deploy it to production so others can use it.

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Understanding the Quickstart Client

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Next steps