Getting Started
Pick a path based on how you want to start.
How do you want to start?
- Try It Now (Cloud)
- Learn Locally
No installation required. Use Expanso Cloud to deploy your first pipeline in 5-10 minutes.
- Sign up for a free account
- Deploy a node
- Build a pipeline in the visual builder
- See data flowing immediately
Install on your machine. Build and test pipelines before deploying anywhere.
- Install Expanso Edge
- Run your first pipeline from the terminal
- Transform and route real data
- Deploy to cloud when ready
:::tip Not sure which to pick? Pick Cloud if you want to see results fast with no setup. Pick Local if you want to understand how pipelines work before deploying. :::
Want to understand the concepts first?
Read about architecture, pipelines, components, and edge processing before diving into hands-on tutorials. Takes about 20 minutes.
After Getting Started
| Goal | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Explore 200+ inputs, processors, and outputs | Components |
| See real-world pipeline patterns | Use Cases |
| Download and run ready-made pipelines | Examples |
| Master data transformations | Bloblang Guide |
| Deploy a local pipeline to cloud | Deploy to Cloud |
Need Help?
- FAQ - Common questions and answers
- Troubleshooting - Solutions to common issues
- Testing & Debugging - Debug pipelines step by step
- Support: [email protected]