# Start Here

StackAI helps you build AI agents, connect your systems, and deploy to users from one platform.

Start with the path that matches your goal.

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If you want the fastest path, learn the builder, launch one agent, then deploy an interface.
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### Choose your first step

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Start here</th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Page</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>New to Generative AI?</strong><br>Learn the core concepts behind LLMs, embeddings, vector stores, and multimodal models.</td><td><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/fts40rq5YQVXfoLQqyIT">/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/fts40rq5YQVXfoLQqyIT</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Get Started with Workflow Builder</strong><br>Learn the canvas, nodes, tools, and how workflows run in StackAI.</td><td><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/IW7bYbSsnOtcAIy96ME0">/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/IW7bYbSsnOtcAIy96ME0</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Deploying Your First Agent</strong><br>Follow a practical rollout plan from kickoff through pilot and production.</td><td><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/8e6P9XDM92OYr6usOXZm">/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/8e6P9XDM92OYr6usOXZm</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Learn in the format you prefer

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Format</th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Page</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Guided learning path</strong><br>Follow a structured curriculum for beginner, intermediate, or advanced builders.</td><td><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/7b87ac9b5026cd833979f831a3bfc143348b160b">/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/7b87ac9b5026cd833979f831a3bfc143348b160b</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Browse by topic</strong><br>Jump directly to the docs you need by skill level and task.</td><td><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/NcFwq4Re0F0NlmjngLNa">/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/NcFwq4Re0F0NlmjngLNa</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Training and enablement</strong><br>Use learning resources for deeper product training.</td><td><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/WFdtxHXcbDqcPS72BL3f">/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/WFdtxHXcbDqcPS72BL3f</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Common next steps

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Next step</th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Page</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Start from a template</strong><br>Use a prebuilt workflow to move faster.</td><td><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/7nryHvj8tkhFdvcgCaxB">/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/7nryHvj8tkhFdvcgCaxB</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Add retrieval and context</strong><br>Connect documents and data with knowledge bases.</td><td><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/IyHE7n42v7FygdPABjeO">/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/IyHE7n42v7FygdPABjeO</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Deploy to end users</strong><br>Publish your workflow as chat, form, batch run, Slack, Teams, or API.</td><td><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/tcT72WNJuTY44XsoPx6t">/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/tcT72WNJuTY44XsoPx6t</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Build for production

When you move beyond your first prototype, focus on security, reliability, and visibility.

* Use [Security in StackAI](/welcome-to-stackai/security-and-governance/security-in-stackai.md) to manage access, authentication, and permissions.
* Use [Observability](/agentic-adoption-and-security/observability.md) to monitor adoption, quality, and workflow performance.
* Use [Best Practices](/getting-started/best-practices.md) to improve workflow design and agent quality.


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