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

# TypeScript Installation

> Install the Datagate TypeScript SDK

## Requirements

* Node.js 18+ (uses built-in `fetch`)

## Install

```bash theme={null}
npm install datagate
```

## Dependencies

**Zero runtime dependencies.** The SDK uses the built-in `fetch` API available in Node 18+.

## Create a Client

```typescript theme={null}
import { DatagateClient } from "datagate";

// With API key (recommended)
const client = new DatagateClient({ apiKey: "dg_live_..." });

// With JWT access token
const client = new DatagateClient({ accessToken: "eyJ..." });

// With custom base URL (for local development)
const client = new DatagateClient({
  apiKey: "dg_live_...",
  baseUrl: "http://localhost:8080",
});
```