# Initial set up

Setting up EolasEdge takes just a few steps—directly inside your AI app.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
### Copy/Paste

```
"eolas-mcp-server": {
  "command": "npx",
  "args": ["eolas-edge-mcp"]
}
```

Insert EolasEdge into your AI app's MCP JSON config by pasting in the snippet
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
### Start

Open your app and ask the LLM to start EolasEdge. Use a prompt like: `Start EolasEdge` or `Load EolasEdge`.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
### Fund

{% hint style="info" %}
See examples such as Claude, Cursor, Gemini and other popular clients [here.](mcp-clients)
{% endhint %}

The LLM will return a unique wallet address. Fund it to enable on-chain trades. These funds are used directly by your AI for trading operations.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Wallets are secured via your system’s [OS keychain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keychain_\(software\)). No need to manage keys manually, but please take necessary precautions.
{% endhint %}
