> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aris247.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Get ARIS running on your website in under 5 minutes.

## 1. Sign up

Create an account at [aris247.com/signup](https://aris247.com/signup). The 14-day free trial requires no credit card.

## 2. Connect your listings

In the ARIS dashboard, go to **MLS Sync** and connect your data source:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="IDX Broker" icon="building" href="/docs/integrations/idx-broker">
    Enter your API key and ancillary key.
  </Card>

  <Card title="MLS Grid" icon="grid-2" href="/docs/integrations/mls-grid">
    Import via CSV or API credentials.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom DB" icon="database" href="/docs/integrations/custom-database">
    Connect PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or SQL Server.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## 3. Embed the widget

Add this to any page on your website, replacing `YOUR_BROKERAGE_ID` with the ID from your dashboard:

```html theme={null}
<script
  src="https://aris247.com/widget.js"
  data-brokerage-id="YOUR_BROKERAGE_ID"
  async>
</script>
```

That's it. The widget appears in the bottom-right corner and is ready to answer questions.

## 4. (Optional) Set up developer tools

```bash theme={null}
export ARIS_API_KEY=aris_yourkey
npx @aris/cli init
```

This detects your framework, generates the correct embed snippet, and optionally configures the [MCP server](/docs/mcp/overview) for Cursor.

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Customize the widget" icon="palette" href="/docs/embedding/configuration">
    Colors, position, greeting message.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore the API" icon="square-terminal" href="/docs/api/overview">
    Build custom integrations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>