> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://biblica.gitbook.io/clear-aligner/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://biblica.gitbook.io/clear-aligner/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

1. Download and install the [latest build](/clear-aligner/releases/1.0.0.md) for your operating system.
2. Follow and OS-specific installation notes on the build page.
3. Start ClearAligner.

## Use the default project for testing

ClearAligner includes a default project for testing and understanding how the tool works. On a fresh install, a project with Young's Literal Translation will be loaded and selected by default.

To test ClearAligner using this default project, navigate to the **Alignment Editor** to edit/view alignment data for a given verse reference. Alternatively, use the **Concordance View** to view existing alignment data across the entire corpus.  

## Create a new project

1. Select **Projects** from the hamburger menu
2. Select **Create New**
3. Enter name, abbreviation, language, and text direction for the project.
4. Select **Upload File** and provide a [target text](/clear-aligner/file-formats/target-text.md) file. Samples are available [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/14vVKUGHc05SQxVXMyQ5E813lv4qQeTeA).

<figure><img src="/files/zBnpSl24mztNKGAyC1LP" alt="Creating a project with ClearAligner v1.0.0"><figcaption><p>Creating a project with ClearAligner v1.0.0</p></figcaption></figure>