---
title: "Introduction Package"
manual: "Getting Started"
version: "13.4"
permalink: "https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/t3start:introductionpackage-index@13.4"
source: "ProjectTemplates/IntroductionPackage/Index.rst"
modified: "2026-09-15T08:44:38+00:00"
---

# Introduction Package

If you are using TYPO3 for the first time you may want to
see a working example of the CMS before you start work on
your own project.

The Official Introduction Package [`typo3/cms-introduction`](https://packagist.org/packages/typo3/cms-introduction)
showcases many of
TYPO3's capabilities and gives you the ability to try them first hand.
The Introduction Package utilizes the extension [`bk2k/bootstrap-package`](https://packagist.org/packages/bk2k/bootstrap-package)
to generate multiple responsive HTML templates that you can select and try
out.

It also features examples of the different kinds page content that you
typically see on a website, such as paragraphs of text, images, tables
and navigation menus.

## Installing the Introduction Package

To install the Introduction Package run the following command:

**bash**

```bash
composer require typo3/cms-introduction
```

**powershell**

```powershell
composer require typo3/cms-introduction
```

**ddev**

```bash
ddev composer require typo3/cms-introduction
```

Then run:

**bash**

```bash
vendor/bin/typo3 extension:setup
```

**powershell**

```powershell
vendor/bin/typo3 extension:setup
```

**ddev**

```bash
ddev typo3 extension:setup
```

This will set up the extension ready for immediate use.

## First steps with the Introduction Package

The "Introduction Package" creates a number of pre-built pages within the page tree. The top level page is named "Congratulations".

1.  Click on "Congratulations" in the page tree.
1.  View the page in the frontend:

    Click on the **"View webpage"** icon (with an eye) to view the page
    in the frontend.