> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developers.llamagen.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart Guide

> Learn how to generate your first comic with LlamaGen.AI in minutes

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, you'll need:

* A LlamaGen.AI account
* An API key ([generate one here](https://llamagen.ai/openapi?_callback=startFreeTrial))
* curl or your favorite HTTP client

## Generate Your First Comic

### 1. Set up your API key

```base theme={null}
export LLAMAGENAI_API_KEY='your_api_key_here'
```

### 2. Make your first API request

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST 'https://api.llamagen.ai/v1/comics/generations' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer $LLAMAGENAI_API_KEY' \
-d '{
"model": "cyani-model",
"prompt": "A kid standing with hands, he is standing in Paris near the Eiffel tower. He is ready for his mission",
"size": "1024x1024"
}'
```

### 3. Check the response

```json theme={null}
{
"id": "cm23iyz3r0001le03m39ykh8v",
"status": "PROCESSING"
}
```

### 4. Retrieve your comic

```bash theme={null}
curl -X GET 'https://api.llamagen.ai/v1/comics/generations/cm23iyz3r0001le03m39ykh8v' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer $LLAMAGENAI_API_KEY'
```

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/overview">
    Explore our complete API documentation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prompting Guide" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/guides/prompting-guide">
    Learn how to write effective prompts
  </Card>
</CardGroup>