> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developers.chatwoot.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to Chatwoot Developer Docs

> Your comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, developing with, and integrating Chatwoot - the open-source customer support platform.

## What You'll Find Here

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  <Card title="Installation & Setup" icon="server" href="/self-hosted">
    Deploy Chatwoot on your infrastructure with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud providers
  </Card>

  <Card title="Development Guide" icon="code" href="/contributing-guide">
    Contribute to Chatwoot with our development setup, testing guidelines, and best practices
  </Card>

  <Card title="Chatwoot CLI" icon="terminal" href="/cli">
    Manage your inbox from the terminal or coding agents
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="square-terminal" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Build powerful integrations with our comprehensive REST APIs
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Getting Started Paths

Choose your path based on what you want to accomplish:

### 🚀 **I want to install Chatwoot**

Perfect! Head to our [Installation Guide](/self-hosted) to deploy Chatwoot on your preferred platform. We support:

* Docker containers for quick setup
* Kubernetes for scalable deployments
* Major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
* Traditional Linux VMs

### 🛠️ **I want to contribute to Chatwoot**

Check out our [Contributing Guide](/contributing-guide) to:

* Set up your development environment
* Understand our coding standards
* Learn our testing practices
* Submit your first pull request

### 🔌 **I want to build integrations**

Great! Explore our [API Reference](/api-reference/introduction) with three categories of APIs:

* **Application APIs** - Manage accounts, agents, and conversations
* **Platform APIs** - Administrative control for installations
* **Client APIs** - Build custom chat interfaces

### 📚 **I want to understand the architecture**

Excellent! Our [Architecture Guide](/self-hosted/deployment/architecture) covers:

* System components and their interactions
* Database schemas and relationships
* Scalability considerations
* Security best practices

## Why Chatwoot?

Chatwoot is built with modern technologies and follows industry best practices:

* **Open Source**: Full transparency and community-driven development
* **Multi-channel**: Support customers across web, mobile, email, and social platforms
* **Scalable**: From small teams to enterprise deployments
* **Extensible**: Rich APIs and webhook system for custom integrations
* **Modern Stack**: Ruby on Rails backend, Vue.js frontend, PostgreSQL database

## Community & Support

Join our thriving community of developers and users:

* **GitHub**: [github.com/chatwoot/chatwoot](https://github.com/chatwoot/chatwoot)
* **Community**: [chatwoot.com/community](https://chatwoot.com/community)
* **Discussions**: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/chatwoot/chatwoot/discussions)
* **Twitter**: [@chatwootapp](https://twitter.com/chatwootapp)

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Ready to dive in? Choose your path above and let's build something amazing together! 🚀