# Get started

[Unitlab.ai](https://unitlab.ai/) is a powerful data annotation platform offering various valuable functionalities. You can use the web platform to create projects, upload data samples, create releases, and download labels. Alternatively, you can leverage the Unitlab CLI/Python SDK. With the CLI and SDK, you can programmatically manage projects, upload samples, create and manage releases, and download labels, which is particularly useful when dealing large datasets. The CLI/Python SDK is faster than the web platform and allows you to focus on other important objectives. Choose the method best suits your needs and enjoy a seamless data annotation experience.

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This **guide** shows you how to use the most common functions of the CLI/Python SDK. See the CLI and Python SDK reference documentation for a list of all the functions.
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To get started with the [Unitlab.ai](https://unitlab.ai/) CLI/Python SDK, you'll need to install it using pip:

```sh
pip install --upgrade unitlab
```

To proceed further, please refer to the CLI and Python SDK documentation.