.. figure:: https://galaxyproject.org/images/galaxy-logos/galaxy_project_logo.jpg
   :alt: Galaxy Logo

The latest information about Galaxy can be found on the `Galaxy Community Hub <https://galaxyproject.org/>`__.

Community support is available at `Galaxy Help <https://help.galaxyproject.org/>`__.

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    :target: https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=galaxyproject
    :alt: Chat on irc

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    :target: https://gitter.im/galaxyproject/Lobby
    :alt: Chat on gitter

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    :target: https://docs.galaxyproject.org/en/master/
    :alt: Release Documentation

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    :target: https://travis-ci.org/galaxyproject/galaxy
    :alt: Inspect the test results

Galaxy Quickstart
=================

Galaxy requires Python 2.7 To check your python version, run:

.. code:: console

    $ python -V
    Python 2.7.3

Start Galaxy:

.. code:: console

    $ sh run.sh

Once Galaxy completes startup, you should be able to view Galaxy in your
browser at:

http://localhost:8080

Configuration & Tools
=====================

You may wish to make changes from the default configuration. This can be
done in the ``config/galaxy.ini`` file.

Tools can be either installed from the Tool Shed or added manually.
 For details please see the `tutorial <https://galaxyproject.org/admin/tools/add-tool-from-toolshed-tutorial/>`__.
Note that not all dependencies for the tools provided in the
``tool_conf.xml.sample`` are included. To install them please visit
"Manage dependencies" in the admin interface.

Issues and Galaxy Development
=============================

Please see `CONTRIBUTING.md <CONTRIBUTING.md>`_ .

Roadmap
=============================

Interested in the next steps for Galaxy? Take a look at the `roadmap <https://github.com/galaxyproject/galaxy/projects/8>`__.