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

# Quickstart

> How to navigate, search, and integrate these docs into your workflow.

# Quickstart

Get the most out of Vibe Coder Docs in under 5 minutes.

## Navigating the Docs

<Steps>
  <Step title="Browse by Topic">
    Use the sidebar to explore topics. Start with areas most relevant to what you're building right now.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search">
    Use the search bar (⌘K / Ctrl+K) to find specific topics, terms, or concepts.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Follow the Links">
    Pages link to related concepts. Follow these connections to build a complete mental model.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Where to Start

Not sure where to begin? Here's a guide based on what you're doing:

| If you're...            | Start with                                                     |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Building your first app | [General Programming](/concepts/general-programming)           |
| Deploying something     | [General IT](/concepts/general-it)                             |
| Worried about security  | [Security Overview](/concepts/security/overview)               |
| Working with a database | [Databases & Storage](/concepts/databases-storage)             |
| Building with AI APIs   | [Building AI Applications](/concepts/building-ai-applications) |
| Handling user data      | [Data Theory](/concepts/data-theory)                           |

## Integrating with Your AI Coding Tool

These docs are designed to be consumed by both humans and AI agents. Here's how to get the most out of them with your AI tool:

### Point Your Agent Here

When starting a new project or encountering a topic covered in these docs, you can:

1. **Share a link** — Copy the URL of a relevant page and paste it into your AI chat
2. **Reference concepts** — Tell your AI assistant: *"Follow the guidance from Vibe Coder Docs on \[topic]"*
3. **Use as a checklist** — Before shipping, walk through the relevant sections with your AI to verify you haven't missed anything

### Add to Your Project Context

For tools that support project-level context (like Claude Code's `CLAUDE.md`), you can reference these docs:

```markdown theme={null}
# References
- Security practices: https://vibecoderdocs.com/concepts/security/overview
- Database guidance: https://vibecoderdocs.com/concepts/databases-storage
```

### Connect via MCP Server

This site automatically provides an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that AI coding tools can connect to directly, giving your agent searchable access to all of our documentation.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Claude Code">
    ```bash theme={null}
    claude mcp add --transport http vibe-coder-docs https://vibecoderdocs.com/mcp
    ```

    Verify it's connected:

    ```bash theme={null}
    claude mcp list
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Cursor">
    Open the command palette (`Cmd+Shift+P` / `Ctrl+Shift+P`), search "Open MCP settings", and add:

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "vibe-coder-docs": {
          "url": "https://vibecoderdocs.com/mcp"
        }
      }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="VS Code">
    Create or edit `.vscode/mcp.json` in your project:

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "servers": {
        "vibe-coder-docs": {
          "type": "http",
          "url": "https://vibecoderdocs.com/mcp"
        }
      }
    }
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Use llms.txt for Direct Context

This site provides machine-readable documentation files that you can feed directly to any AI tool:

| File            | URL                                                       | Use Case                                                                    |
| --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `llms.txt`      | [/llms.txt](https://vibecoderdocs.com/llms.txt)           | Navigation index — lets AI tools discover what topics are available         |
| `llms-full.txt` | [/llms-full.txt](https://vibecoderdocs.com/llms-full.txt) | Full content — all documentation in a single file for pasting into AI chats |

These files are generated and updated automatically whenever the docs change.

<Tip>
  The best time to consult these docs is **before** you start building, not after something breaks. Prevention is cheaper than debugging.
</Tip>