Quickstart
Get SeqDesk running on your machine and create your first sequencing order.
Install
The npm command installs the seqdesk launcher first. The launcher downloads
and runs the public installer internally, so the direct curl command is only an
advanced fallback.
Install location depends on where you run the command. The default target is
./seqdesk relative to your current directory.
For predictable installs, set an explicit absolute path with --dir:
seqdesk -y --dir /opt/seqdeskFirst Login
Open SeqDesk
Navigate to http://localhost:3000 (or the port you configured). The setup
wizard runs automatically when the configured PostgreSQL database is reachable.
It applies the schema and seeds default accounts.
Sign in
Use the default admin credentials:
| Password | Role | |
|---|---|---|
admin@example.com | admin | Facility Admin |
Change this password immediately after first login.
Run the setup checklist
As admin, configure the essentials:
- Site name and branding — Admin → Settings
- Departments — Admin → Departments
- Sequencing technologies — Admin → Sequencing Technology
- Data storage path — Admin → Data Compute
Create Your First Order
Switch to researcher role or register a new account
Navigate to /register to create a researcher account, or use the default
researcher credentials (user@example.com / user).
Create an order
From the Orders page, start a new order. The wizard walks you through:
- Order Details — name and sample count
- Sequencing Parameters — platform, instrument, library strategy
- Samples — organism, title, and any custom metadata
- Review & Submit
Check status
Your order appears on the Orders page with status SUBMITTED. The facility admin can now assign files, create studies, and run pipelines.