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1. Download and configure Docker Desktop (4.39.0+)

In Docker Desktop click the cog icon , then resources. We recommend at minimum setting your CPU limit to 8, memory to 8GB, swap to 4GB, with 64GB of virtual disk space available. If you have Docker already installed ensure it is up to date.

2. Clone the QuickStart Repository

git clone -b quickstart https://github.com/overture-stack/prelude.git && cd prelude

3. Run the Docker Compose

For Unix/macOS run:
make platform
For Windows run:
./make.bat platform
Your portal will now be accessible from your: localhost:3000

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Four Ways In

Our documentation is organized by what you are trying to do. Each section below is a starting point on docs.overture.bio.

  • Deploy: stand up an Overture platform, component by component, from authorization through to the data portal.
  • Use: submit and retrieve data, and administer a running platform.
  • Develop: reference for each component, including configuration and the API reference.
  • Community: support, contributing, licensing, and how to cite Overture.

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