Your first 10 minutes
Checklist
If something fails
See also
Install, add a project, start it, open logs — the happy path.
Use Setup diagnose, check the Troubleshooting FAQ, then Support with diagnostics.
- Install Rig (curl or DMG)
- Open a project folder
- Confirm scripts or Procfile were detected
- Start the main process
- Skim the unified logs
- Optional: sign in for cloud sync
- Install Rig on Mac
- Add a project and start it
- Unified live logs
Your first 10 minutes Install, add a project, start it, open logs \u2014 the happy path. onboarding quickstart Checklist If something fails
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This article is part of the Rig knowledge base at userig.app/docs. Rig is a local-first Mac app that runs, watches, and restarts development processes with unified logs, ports, and a scoped MCP hub for AI coding agents. Your source code stays on your Mac.