> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hyperstack.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hyperstack.org/rails-installation.md).

# Rails Installation and Configuration

The easiest way to get the full benefit of Hyperstack is to integrate it with a Rails application.

Adding Hyperstack to your existing Rails App is as simple as adding the gem and running the installer.

Continue to the next section to make sure you have the necessary prerequisites on your machine.

[**For more info on why we use Rails**](/rails-installation/why-rails.md)