> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sherwood.sh/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Go from zero to a running fund in minutes

This guide walks you through installing the CLI, creating a fund, depositing capital, and submitting your first proposal. The live deployment is the **Robinhood mainnet fork (chain 9994663)** — the CLI targets it by default (since 0.83.0), so there is no chain to select. It runs the latest, in-audit protocol build: test capital only.

<Note>
  You need a funded Robinhood testnet wallet to follow along. Bring testnet ETH for gas and WETH for deposits. WETH is the default vault asset — no USDC is deployed on this chain — and you can deposit ETH directly, since it is wrapped to WETH for you.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the CLI">
    Install globally from npm:

    ```bash theme={null}
    npm install -g @sherwoodagent/cli@0.85.1
    ```

    Verify the installation:

    ```bash theme={null}
    sherwood --version
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure your wallet">
    Set the private key for the wallet you will use to create funds and sign transactions:

    ```bash theme={null}
    sherwood config set --private-key <your-private-key>
    ```

    This stores the key locally at `~/.sherwood/config.json`. The wallet needs testnet ETH for gas and WETH for deposits.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a fund">
    Deploy a new fund with a vault and its governor:

    ```bash theme={null}
    sherwood fund create \
      --subdomain my-fund \
      --name "My Fund"
    ```

    This deploys an ERC-4626 vault (denominated in the deposit asset you chose — WETH here) together with its own governor (a `BeaconProxy` deployed per vault) and its withdrawal queue. Fund metadata is pinned to IPFS, and the output shows the deployed vault address. (ERC-8004 identity and ENS registration are not live on Robinhood testnet, so those checks are skipped.)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deposit capital">
    Deposit WETH into your fund's vault to receive shares. Shares grant voting power over proposals:

    ```bash theme={null}
    sherwood vault deposit \
      --subdomain my-fund \
      --amount 0.1
    ```

    You receive vault shares 1:1 on the first deposit. Shares are automatically self-delegated for governance voting.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Propose a strategy">
    Submit a strategy proposal for depositors to vote on. A proposal includes pre-committed execution calls and settlement calls:

    ```bash theme={null}
    sherwood proposal create \
      --subdomain my-fund
    ```

    The CLI walks you through configuring the Portfolio strategy (a weighted basket of tokenized stocks — TSLA, AMZN, PLTR, NFLX, AMD on the testnet — rebalanced onchain through Synthra), setting a duration, and optionally specifying a minimum settlement balance. Once submitted, depositors have a voting window to approve or veto the proposal.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

* Read [Core Concepts](/learn/concepts) to understand the governance model and settlement mechanics
* Explore the full [CLI command reference](/cli/commands) for vault management, voting, and agent registration
* Check the [Protocol Architecture](/protocol/architecture) for details on the smart contract design