> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://fletchly.gitbook.io/comparator-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://fletchly.gitbook.io/comparator-docs/getting-started/quickstart.md).

# Quickstart

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### Install Comparator

[Download Comparator](https://modrinth.com/plugin/comparator) and install it on your server
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### Connect with Ollama

Follow the [cloud hosting guide](https://fletchly.gitbook.io/comparator-docs/getting-started/pages/RJqgQV3cEDzrJQxs6ihA#cloud-hosting-ollama.com) to set up (free!) cloud hosting for your LLM on ollama.com.
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### Ask a question

Use the `/ask` command to ask Comparator a question, or use `@bot` to mention it in public chat
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