# Getting Started

Welcome to py-gbcms! This section will help you get up and running quickly.

## What You'll Learn

* [**Installation**](https://cmo-ci.gitbook.io/py-gbcms/getting-started/installation) — Install via PyPI, Docker, or from source
* [**Quick Start**](https://cmo-ci.gitbook.io/py-gbcms/getting-started/quickstart) — Run your first variant counting job

## Prerequisites

* Python 3.9+
* BAM file(s) with index (.bai)
* Reference FASTA with index (.fai)
* VCF or MAF file with variant positions

## Next Steps

Once installed, try the [Quick Start](https://cmo-ci.gitbook.io/py-gbcms/getting-started/quickstart) guide to run your first job.

For processing many samples in parallel, see the [Nextflow Pipeline](https://cmo-ci.gitbook.io/py-gbcms/nextflow/index).
