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Quick Start

🚀 Data to Dashboard in 90 Seconds

Transform your data into interactive dashboards with a single command. No configuration files, no complex setup—just instant visualization.

1. Install Visivo

curl -fsSL https://visivo.sh | bash

One command, all platforms

Our installation script handles macOS, Linux, and Windows automatically. If you have an unsupported environment, check out our pip installation guide.

2. Start the Local Server

visivo serve

This single command gives you a complete environment in seconds!

3. Choose an Example

Visivo will prompt you to select from several example dashboards, then:

  • Initialize the chosen example into your current directory
  • Create a complete project.visivo.yml configuration file
  • Load sample data and refresh your browser to show the new configuration

Each example includes: - Pre-configured sample data - Multiple chart types to explore - Interactive filters and controls - A complete configuration to learn from

4. Make It Your Own

The example dashboard is fully functional and editable: - Open the generated project.visivo.yml in your editor - Modify any part of the configuration - Save and watch your changes appear instantly

What happens behind the scenes

When you run visivo serve without a config file, Visivo:

  1. Prompts you to choose from available examples
  2. Initializes the selected example into your directory
  3. Loads sample data into DuckDB
  4. Renders the dashboard with hot-reload enabled
  5. Opens your browser to show the result

Now jump to Experience Live Development to see the magic of instant updates!

Experience Live Development

Once your dashboard is running (from either path), experience the magic of hot-reload. This is especially powerful when combined with Agent AI iteration:

The Development Cycle

  1. Edit - Open project.visivo.yml in your editor and make any change:
charts:
  - name: revenue_chart
    layout:
      title: Monthly Revenue  # ← Change this

  1. Save - Save the file (Cmd+S / Ctrl+S). That's it! No build command needed.

  2. See - Your dashboard updates instantly in the browser.

  3. ✅ No compilation
  4. ✅ No build step
  5. ✅ No page refresh

Live reload demonstration

Every save triggers an instant update. Watch your dashboard evolve in real-time!

Why This Matters

This instant feedback loop revolutionizes dashboard development:

  • Experiment Freely - Try different visualizations instantly
  • Learn Faster - See the impact of each change immediately
  • Debug Visually - Spot issues as they happen
  • Iterate Quickly - From idea to implementation in seconds

Pro Tip: Split Screen Development

Open your editor and browser side-by-side. As you type and save, watch your dashboard transform in real-time. It's like having a conversation with your data!

Alternative: AI-Powered Development

Want a more conversational approach? Try using AI agents like Claude Code to build your dashboard through natural language. AI can analyze your data, suggest visualizations, and write the complete configuration for you.

Explore AI-powered dashboard creation

What's Next?

Now that you have a running dashboard, explore what's possible:

  • Customize Your Dashboard

    Learn how to modify layouts, colors, and styling

    Dashboard customization

  • Add Charts & Visualizations

    Explore 40+ chart types with rich customization options

    Chart gallery

  • Connect Your Data

    Set up connections to your production databases

    Data sources

  • Deploy & Share

    Share your dashboards with your team

    Deployment guide

  • Examples

    Explore real-world examples and templates

    View examples

Questions? Contact us - we're here to help!

Why Visivo?

"Unlike other tools that require complex setup and configuration, Visivo gets you from zero to dashboard in 90 seconds. Whether you're using our interactive wizard or AI assistance, you'll have a working dashboard before your coffee gets cold."