Getting Started

Get up and running with Sentinel in minutes.

Quick Start

The fastest way to try Sentinel:

# Install
curl -fsSL https://get.sentinel.dev | bash

# Run with a simple config
sentinel -c sentinel.kdl

Prerequisites

• OS: Linux (x86_64, aarch64) or macOS (Apple Silicon, Intel)
• Memory: 128 MB minimum, 512 MB recommended
• Disk: 50 MB for binaries

Learning Path

Step	Page	Description
1	Installation	Download and install Sentinel
2	Quick Start	Run your first proxy in 5 minutes
3	First Route	Configure routing to your backend
4	Basic Configuration	Understand the configuration file
5	Use Cases	Common scenarios and configurations

What’s Next?

After completing the getting started guide:

• Learn about Core Concepts to understand how Sentinel works
• Explore Agents for security controls and custom logic
• Read Configuration Reference for all options
• See Examples for common use cases

Need Help?

• FAQ - Common questions and answers
• GitHub Issues - Bug reports and feature requests
• Discussions - Community Q&A