> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pentaho.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pentaho.com/install/10.2-install/pentaho-configuration/tasks-to-be-performed-by-a-pentaho-administrator/configure-the-design-tools-and-utilities/pdi-design-tools-and-utilities/start-and-stop-pdi-design-tools-and-utilities.md). # Start and stop PDI design tools and utilities Each of the PDI tools has a specific function, so you start and stop each one individually. #### Starting PDI tools and utilities Use the batch, script, or app files in the `data-integration` folder to start PDI tools and utilities. The `data-integration` folder can be found inside the folder where you installed the design tool or utility. The following table lists the batch, script, and app files available for each operating system. Use the batch, script, or app files in the `data-integration` folder to start PDI tools and utilities. The `data-integration` folder can be found inside the folder where you installed the design tool or utility. The following table lists the batch, script, and app files available for each operating system. Use the batch, script, or app files in the `data-integration` folder to start PDI tools and utilities. The `data-integration` folder can be found inside the folder where you installed the design tool or utility. The following table lists the batch, script, and app files available for each operating system. | Operating System | Files to run tools and utilities | | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Microsoft Windows |

Tip: Consider making a shortcut for each.bat file and adding it to the desktop or Start menu.

| | Linux | | | Mac OS | | #### Stopping the PDI design tools Here are the basic methods for stopping the PDI design tools: * Stop the PDI client by clicking on the **X** icon in upper corner, or from the **File** menu. * Stop Carte from the command line interface or URL. * Stop Pan and Kitchen from the command line interface. See the **Pentaho Data Integration** document for instructions on stopping Kitchen, Pan, or Carte. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.pentaho.com/install/10.2-install/pentaho-configuration/tasks-to-be-performed-by-a-pentaho-administrator/configure-the-design-tools-and-utilities/pdi-design-tools-and-utilities/start-and-stop-pdi-design-tools-and-utilities.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.