# Getting Started

Peptype is a browser extension that turns browsing activity into gameplay. You create a Typer, generate energy by typing, complete raids, and earn loot boxes with items for customization.

#### Install and Setup

* [Install the Browser Extension](#installing-the-browser-extension)
* [First Launch Walkthrough ](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/features/first-launch-peptype)
* [Supported Browsers ](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/first-launch-peptype#supported-browsers)

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#### Core Gameplay

* Typer Character: create and progress your in-game NFT character (see: [What is a Typer](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/features/what-is-a-typer), [Typer Levels and Progression](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/features/levels-and-progression))
* Rarity: affects energy efficiency and starting advantages (see: [Typer Rarity](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/what-is-a-typer#rarity-and-characteristics))
* Energy: required for upgrades and raids, generated through typing (see: [What is Energy](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/features/what-is-energy), [Energy Regeneration](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/what-is-energy#energy-regeneration-caps-and-limits), [Caps and Limits](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/what-is-energy#energy-regeneration-caps-and-limits))

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#### Activities and Rewards

* [Raids](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/features/raids): time-based missions that unlock with level and require energy 
* [Loot Boxes](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/features/loot-boxes): reward containers that drop 1 customization item each 
* [Item Sets](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/features/items-sets): equip 4 item categories of the same tier to unlock raid bonuses 

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#### Progress Tracks

* [Tasks and Quests](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/features/tasks-and-quests): onboarding and daily progression 
* [Invite & Earn](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/features/invite-and-earn): invites count when the invited user mints a Pep 
* [Achievements](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/features/achievements): long-term milestones with repeatable Legendary rewards 

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#### Trading

* [Marketplace](https://peptype.gitbook.io/peptype/features/marketplace): buy and sell items, with a 1% fee on completed sales 

#### Installing the Browser Extension

Peptype is available as a browser extension.

To install the extension, visit the official Peptype website and click Play Peptype or Install Extension. This redirects to the Chrome Web Store, where the extension can be downloaded and installed.

Installation steps:

* Visit the Peptype website
* Click Play Peptype or Install Extension
* You will be redirected to the Chrome Web Store
* Click Add to Chrome
* Confirm the installation

After installation, the Peptype icon appears in the browser toolbar, indicating the extension is ready to use.