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

# Quickstart

> Start building awesome documentation in minutes

## Get started in three steps

Get your documentation site running locally and make your first customization.

### Step 1: Set up your local environment

> **Clone your docs locally**
>
> During the onboarding process, you created a GitHub repository with your docs content if you didn't already have one. You can find a link to this repository in your [dashboard](https://dashboard.mintlify.com).
>
> To clone the repository locally so that you can make and preview changes to your docs, follow the [Cloning a repository](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/cloning-a-repository) guide in the GitHub docs.

> **Start the preview server**
>
> 1. Install the Mintlify CLI: `npm i -g mint`
>
> 2. Navigate to your docs directory and run: `mint dev`
>
> 3. Open `http://localhost:3000` to see your docs live!
>
> > [!TIP]
> >
> > Your preview updates automatically as you edit files.

### Step 2: Deploy your changes

> **Install our GitHub app**
>
> Install the Mintlify GitHub app from your [dashboard](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/settings/organization/github-app).
>
> Our GitHub app automatically deploys your changes to your docs site, so you don't need to manage deployments yourself.

> **Update your site name and colors**
>
> For a first change, let's update the name and colors of your docs site.
>
> 1. Open `docs.json` in your editor.
>
> 2. Change the `"name"` field to your project name.
>
> 3. Update the `"colors"` to match your brand.
>
> 4. Save and see your changes instantly at `http://localhost:3000`.
>
> > [!TIP]
> >
> > Try changing the primary color to see an immediate difference!

### Step 3: Go live

> **Publish your docs**
>
> 1. Commit and push your changes.
> 2. Your docs will update and be live in moments!

## Next steps

Now that you have your docs running, explore these key features:

> **[Write Content](/essentials/markdown)**
>
> Learn MDX syntax and start writing your documentation.

> **[Customize style](/essentials/settings)**
>
> Make your docs match your brand perfectly.

> **[Add code examples](/essentials/code)**
>
> Include syntax-highlighted code blocks.

> **[API documentation](/api-reference/introduction)**
>
> Auto-generate API docs from OpenAPI specs.

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Need help?** See our [full documentation](https://mintlify.com/docs) or join our [community](https://mintlify.com/community).


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