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# Installing the Agent

Stoobly [agent](/core-concepts/agent.md) provides the following functionality:

* Acts as a proxy to Intercept HTTP(s) requests
* Serves as a CLI to view and manage recorded requests
* Provides a local web UI to view and manage recorded requests

## Installation Methods

We support three different installation methods:

### Recommended

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[Installation with pipx](/getting-started/install-and-run/installation-with-pipx.md)
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### Alternative

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[Installation with Docker](/getting-started/install-and-run/installation-with-docker.md)
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[Installation from Source](/developer-guide/installation-from-source.md)
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## Next Steps

You're all setup! Depending on your use case, you may want to take a look at:

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[How to Record Requests](/guides/how-to-record-requests.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
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[How to Integrate E2E Testing](/guides/how-to-integrate-e2e-testing.md)
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