# Your first chat starts here

Set up a coding agent, start a conversation, and get help when something needs attention.

macOS · Early release

## A small setup, then real work

Zoltbot runs coding agents through their own command-line tools. Install and sign in to a tool, let Zoltbot find it, then choose it for a chat. Your existing provider login stays with that tool.

## What these docs cover

These instructions cover the current macOS app and local coding-agent workflow. Hosted features in a source build require separate configuration. See the [public repository](https://github.com/zoltlabs/zoltbot) for development and self-hosting documentation.

- [Getting started](https://zoltbot.ai/docs/getting-started): requirements, setup, and your first message.
- [Agent setup](https://zoltbot.ai/docs/agents): which tools to use and how their sign-in works.
- [Troubleshooting](https://zoltbot.ai/docs/troubleshooting): detection, login, connection, and version checks.