Get started

Getting up and running with Pulsar is simple. Download it, install it, and try it out.

You have three options. Click any of these links to begin your Pulsar journey!

• Run a standalone Pulsar cluster locally - Run a single instance of Pulsar in standalone mode on a single machine.
• Run a standalone Pulsar cluster in Docker - Run one or more instances of Pulsar in a Docker container. If you want to quickly set up a small Pulsar cluster on your local laptop, go to Run a Pulsar cluster with Docker Compose.
• Run a standalone Pulsar cluster in Kubernetes - Run one or more instances of Pulsar in Kubernetes using a Helm chart.

If you are new to Pulsar, you may also want to read the Concepts and Architecture guide and the Messaging concepts (covering topics, subscriptions, producers, and consumers) before diving in.