# Setup

If you're interested in local development with Cortex (relevant to [integration engineers](https://docs.cortexcms.org/glossary#integration-engineer), or those who wish to contribute to the project), these guides will walk you through the process across any POSIX OS.

* [Docker Compose](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/setup/docker-compose)
* [Manual](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/setup/manual-setup)
* [Core & Plugin Development](https://docs.cortexcms.org/basics/setup/core-and-plugin-development)
* Engine Mounting *(coming soon)*