> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.stackai.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.stackai.com/getting-started/start-here.md).

# Start Here

Choose the fastest path to learn StackAI and ship your first workflow.

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="/getting-started/start-here/new-to-generative-ai.md">New to Generative AI?</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="/getting-started/start-here/get-started-with-workflow-builder.md">Get Started with Workflow Builder</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="/getting-started/start-here/deploying-your-first-agent.md">Deploying Your First Agent</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="/getting-started/learning/stackai-curriculum.md">StackAI Curriculum</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="/welcome-to-stackai/overview/stack-ai-documentation-map.md">Stack AI Documentation Map</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Training and enablement</strong><br>Use learning resources for deeper product training.</td><td><a href="/getting-started/learning/stackai-academy.md">StackAI Academy</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="/getting-started/start-here/get-started-with-workflow-builder/templates.md">Templates</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Add retrieval and context</strong><br>Connect documents and data with knowledge bases.</td><td><a href="/workflow-builder/core-nodes/knowledge-bases.md">Knowledge Bases</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="/interface-and-deployment/end-user-interfaces.md">End-User Interfaces</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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