> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.skynet.io/skynet/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.skynet.io/skynet/build-your-project-on-skynet/interact-with-ai-service-to-create-an-agent/prerequisites.md).

# Prerequisites

### Prerequisites

* Node.js environment
* Installed Skynet package

Before you begin, configure your `.env` file. Here is an example:

{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

```
# Network Configuration
PROVIDER_RPC=your_provider_rpc_url_here

# Wallet Configuration
AGENT_PRIVATE_KEY=your_private_key_here
AGENT_ADDRESS=your_wallet_address_here

# IPFS CONFIG for managing budgets

LIGHTHOUSE_API_KEY=
IPFS_PROJECT_ID=
IPFS_PROJECT_SECRET=

# Project Configuration
PROJECT_ID=

# Resource Budget (Defaults to 5)
DEFAULT_RESOURCE_BUDGET=5
```

{% endcode %}

### Installation

Install the Skynet package:

```bash
npm i @decloudlabs/skynet
```