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title: Installation
description: How to install SurfSense - Docker or from source
icon: Download
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SurfSense runs as a Python backend + Next.js frontend. You can either spin it up with Docker or set everything up yourself.

**Not sure which to pick?** Docker gets you up and running fastest. Go manual if you want to build SurfSense with us or need full control over the stack.

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    title="Docker Installation"
    description="All dependencies pre-configured, up and running in minutes"
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  <Card
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    title="Manual Installation"
    description="Set up each component yourself for full control"
    href="/docs/manual-installation"
  />
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