Getting Started
Get ButterStack up and running in your game development pipeline
Quick Start Guide
Follow these steps to get ButterStack integrated into your workflow:
Typical Setup Timeline
⏱️ 15-30 Minutes
Most teams have their first automated build running within 30 minutes of starting setup.Day 1: Core Setup
- ✅ Account creation and team invites
- ✅ First integration (usually Jenkins or Git)
- ✅ Basic build configuration
- ✅ Test build trigger
Week 1: Full Integration
- ✅ All tools connected
- ✅ Build templates customized
- ✅ Team notifications configured
- ✅ Asset tracking enabled
Month 1: Optimization
- ✅ Build performance tuning
- ✅ Custom workflows created
- ✅ Analytics dashboards configured
- ✅ Credits allocation optimized
Choose Your Path
🏢 Enterprise Studio
Large teams with existing infrastructure
- Perforce + Jenkins setup
- Multi-project configuration
- SSO integration
🎮 Indie Developer
Small teams with cloud-first approach
- GitHub + Actions setup
- Unity Cloud Build
- Discord notifications
🎯 Custom Setup
Unique requirements or hybrid approach
- Mix of cloud and on-premise
- Custom engine support
- Advanced workflows
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- ButterStack Server: Any modern browser
- Build Agents: Windows 10+, Ubuntu 20.04+, macOS 11+
- Memory: 8GB RAM for build agents
- Storage: 100GB+ for build artifacts
Recommended Setup
- Build Agents: Dedicated build machines
- Network: Gigabit connection
- Storage: SSD with 500GB+ space
- CPU: 8+ cores for parallel builds
Next Steps
After completing initial setup:
- Learn the 5-Stage Pipeline - Understand asset lineage
- Configure Integrations - Connect your tools
- Set Up Discord/Slack - Team notifications
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions