> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://coldbox.ortusbooks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://coldbox.ortusbooks.com/tutorials/getting-started-guide/60-minute-quick-start.md).

# 60 Minute Quick Start

A 60 minute guide to start working with ColdBox

This guide has been designed to get you started with ColdBox in fewer than 60 minutes. We will take you by the hand and help you build a RESTFul application in 60 minutes or less. After you complete this guide, we encourage you to move on to the [Getting Started Guide](/tutorials/getting-started-guide.md) and then to the other guides in this book.

You can find the source code of this quickstart here: <https://github.com/coldbox-samples/60-minute-quickstart>

{% embed url="<https://github.com/coldbox-samples/60-minute-quickstart>" %}

## Requirements

* Please make sure you download and install the latest [CommandBox CLI](https://www.ortussolutions.com/products/commandbox). We will show you how in the [Installing ColdBox section](/tutorials/getting-started-guide/60-minute-quick-start/installing-coldbox.md).
* Grab a cup of coffee or tea
* Get comfortable

## Need Help?

![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/XMVfvHPJ9ZanT1mSFxLz/blobs/AAkZNqTk2UUbh6CNChxU/ortus-community-square-small.png)

The Ortus Community is the way to get any help for our entire platform and modules: <https://community.ortussolutions.com>


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://coldbox.ortusbooks.com/tutorials/getting-started-guide/60-minute-quick-start.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `build a script that syncs our docs to a CMS` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.