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

# Welcome to Akua

> Get started with Akua - connect agents, deploy applications, manage infrastructure, and sell cloud-native software

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/akua-0b861dc6/7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe/images/welcome/docs-overview.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe&q=85&s=3942515833e990cd21ad0fed6404f3c5" alt="Workspace tray with package, product, cluster, and install objects" decoding="async" width="1536" height="864" data-path="images/welcome/docs-overview.webp" />
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Akua is the cloud-native application platform for agents and teams. Connect an agent, deploy applications, manage infrastructure, and sell your software from one workspace.

## Choose your path

New to the beta? [Get started in your browser](/get-started) to try a free machine, install n8n, and ask the agent.

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  <Tile href="/quickstart" title="Connect your agent" description="Create or open a workspace, fetch the agent prompt, and request a briefing.">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/akua-0b861dc6/7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe/images/welcome/quickstart.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe&q=85&s=2ec8f111a00258b8fd85ce39229a673a" alt="Akua quickstart path for connecting an agent to a workspace" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="520" data-path="images/welcome/quickstart.webp" />
  </Tile>

  <Tile href="/clusters" title="Deploy applications" description="Set up infrastructure and deploy applications for your team or customers. Start with managed clusters or import your own.">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/akua-0b861dc6/7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe/images/welcome/deploy-apps.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe&q=85&s=8b49aeabfa192dae1bdcf7b2e0f0f5ae" alt="Managed cluster blocks with an installed product card" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="520" data-path="images/welcome/deploy-apps.webp" />
  </Tile>

  <Tile href="/capabilities" title="Explore platform capabilities" description="Map Compute, Packaging, Delivery, Networking, Commerce, Agents, and Platform to the right docs area.">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/akua-0b861dc6/7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe/images/welcome/use-cases.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe&q=85&s=f6a2253dbb7fb566e06b507a65438e4f" alt="Workspace tray grouping package, product, cluster, and install objects" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="520" data-path="images/welcome/use-cases.webp" />
  </Tile>

  <Tile href="/concepts" title="Learn the concepts" description="Understand how sources, Packages, Products, Offers, installations, and per-install repositories fit together.">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/akua-0b861dc6/7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe/images/welcome/learn-concepts.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe&q=85&s=ef432f5c5a8ff343f01a45d64670f06f" alt="Repository cards, package cube, review card, and install destination" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="520" data-path="images/welcome/learn-concepts.webp" />
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## Quick links

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  <Tile href="/quickstart" title="Quickstart" description="Start from one prompt and let your coding agent drive the CLI setup">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/akua-0b861dc6/7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe/images/welcome/quickstart.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe&q=85&s=2ec8f111a00258b8fd85ce39229a673a" alt="Akua quickstart path for connecting an agent to a workspace" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="520" data-path="images/welcome/quickstart.webp" />
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  <Tile href="/clusters/create" title="Create a cluster" description="Set up your first Kubernetes cluster">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/akua-0b861dc6/7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe/images/welcome/create-cluster.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe&q=85&s=a3bc4423cb687225b9422a3bbaedac05" alt="Managed control plane and worker blocks with an install card" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="520" data-path="images/welcome/create-cluster.webp" />
  </Tile>

  <Tile href="/products" title="Sellable products" description="Wrap a Package version into something customers can buy through the marketplace or an Offer">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/akua-0b861dc6/7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe/images/welcome/products.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe&q=85&s=5fd1ea3c2412cc0e14dc0d3af54012aa" alt="Package cube, product listing card, offer card, and install destination" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="520" data-path="images/welcome/products.webp" />
  </Tile>

  <Tile href="/marketplace/offers" title="Offers & Commerce" description="Create private offer links and guide customers through install">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/akua-0b861dc6/7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe/images/welcome/marketplace.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe&q=85&s=6e02ca8e36b910e9e4000e1d14b2d75d" alt="Product card, private offer tag, customer install card, and terms token" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="520" data-path="images/welcome/marketplace.webp" />
  </Tile>

  <Tile href="/ai" title="AI & Agents" description="Connect your coding agent through the CLI and optional MCP servers">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/akua-0b861dc6/7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe/images/welcome/docs-mcp.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe&q=85&s=1cb519063aa714181267cc8dcab357d8" alt="Documentation cards, tool connector block, AI tool panel, and package cube" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="520" data-path="images/welcome/docs-mcp.webp" />
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  <Tile href="/clusters" title="KaaS" description="Fully managed Kubernetes infrastructure">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/akua-0b861dc6/7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe/images/welcome/kaas.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=7KPav8EV2jXc1gHe&q=85&s=7c8218ea8de33ea2b68443391df20206" alt="Managed control plane above grouped worker blocks with an installed product card" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="520" data-path="images/welcome/kaas.webp" />
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<Tip>
  Most users start with the [Quickstart](/quickstart) to connect an agent, then ask that agent to prepare compute, package software, or create a Product.
</Tip>


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