# User workflow

A MoCSI simulation comes together in two steps: prepare your environment, then configure and launch the run.

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    <b>1. Set up the environment</b>
    <span class="box-sub">Install dependencies and build MoCSI for your platform.</span>
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    <b>2. Start a simulation</b>
    <span class="box-sub">Generate a config, launch MoCSI, and collect output.</span>
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