New to Pipecat? We recommend completing the
Quickstart first to understand Pipecat basics
before scaffolding your own project.
Install the Pipecat CLI
Install the CLI globally using uv or pipx:Create Your Project
Run the interactive setup wizard:CLI Reference
See detailed options and generated project structure
Next Steps
Oncepipecat init
completes, the CLI will provide specific instructions for your generated project, including:
- How to configure your API keys
- Installing dependencies
- Running your bot locally
- Customizing the bot logic and behavior
Deploy to Production
Ready to deploy your bot? Choose between managed cloud hosting or self-hosted infrastructure.Pipecat Cloud
Deploy and manage your agents with the CLI - purpose-built for Pipecat
Self-Hosted Options
Deploy to Fly.io, Modal, AWS, or your own infrastructure