> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://condor.hummingbot.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Step-by-step guide to setting up Condor and building your first Trading Agent

This guide walks you through setting up Condor from scratch and building your first autonomous Trading Agent.

## What You'll Learn

<Steps>
  <Step title="Installing Condor and Hummingbot API">
    Deploy the two-server architecture on your machine
  </Step>

  <Step title="Telegram Interface">
    Control your trading infrastructure via mobile-friendly commands
  </Step>

  <Step title="Web Dashboard">
    Access the browser-based interface for managing bots and agents
  </Step>

  <Step title="Integrating your LLM">
    Connect Claude, Gemini, Codex, OpenRouter, or a local model for Trading Agents
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adding Credentials">
    Connect your exchange accounts via API keys
  </Step>

  <Step title="Seeing Your Portfolio">
    View balances and positions across all exchanges
  </Step>

  <Step title="Build Your First Agent">
    Create and deploy an autonomous Trading Agent
  </Step>

  <Step title="Managing Agent Sessions">
    Monitor, inspect, and control running agents
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

* A Linux server (Ubuntu 20.04+) or macOS machine
* 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
* Exchange API keys with trade permissions
* Access to an LLM provider (Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Codex, OpenRouter, or a local model) for agent reasoning
* **[Tailscale](https://tailscale.com) account** (free tier is enough) — recommended when Condor and Hummingbot API run on different machines or any production VPS setup

## Time to Complete

Most users complete this guide in under 30 minutes.

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    Begin with installation
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    Jump to building your first agent
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