> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://grid-exchange-fabric.gitbook.io/gxf/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://grid-exchange-fabric.gitbook.io/gxf/userguide/installationguide/installation.md).

# Installation

To install the platform you can use one of the following procedures.

1. [The Vagrant Installation](/gxf/userguide/installationguide/installation/setup-vm-vagrant.md). This procedure creates and installs a complete image with the Open Smart Grid Platform pre-installed, including all the tools such as Maven, Eclipse, SoapUI, etc.
2. [The Manual Installation](/gxf/userguide/installationguide/installation/manualinstallation.md). Follow this guide if you want to install the Open Smart Grid Platform yourself.