1
Use Cloud Option
Access SurfSense Cloud for immediate use without installation.
2
Local Docker Deployment
Run the provided docker-compose command to start frontend (localhost:3000), backend API (localhost:8000), and supporting services.
3
Set Up Prerequisites
Configure Google OAuth for Gmail/Calendar, obtain Unstructured API key for file processing, and set up Firecrawl for web crawling.
4
Install Browser Extension
Build the browser extension via Plasmo and load it in developer mode with your API key.
5
Verify Setup
Sign in (e.g., with Google), create a search space, upload a document, and test chat functionality.