> ## Documentation Index
> [HTML page](https://blode.co/taste-lint/docs/quickstart)
> [Documentation index](https://blode.co/taste-lint/docs/llms.txt)
> Use the index to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

Install taste-lint and run your first scan with a Vercel AI Gateway key.

## 1. Install

From your project directory:

```bash
npx taste-lint@latest init
```

Pass `--agent` to also write agent instructions, or `--dry-run` to preview setup.

## 2. Set a gateway key

Create a [Vercel AI Gateway API key](https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/authentication-and-byok/api-keys), then:

```bash
export AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY="your-vercel-ai-gateway-key"
```

## 3. Scan

```bash
npm run taste
```

Useful flags:

| Option           | What it does                                         |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| `--dry-run`      | Preview scope and estimated cost without model calls |
| `--output json`  | Save findings for scripts and agents                 |
| `--output sarif` | Export findings for code review tools                |

`taste-lint scan --help` lists every option. See [Scans](/scans) and [Usage](/usage).