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

# Softmaple Documentation

> Build collaborative documents with real-time editing, Markdown support, and LaTeX conversion

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  ⭐️ If you like Softmaple, give it a star on [GitHub](https://github.com/softmaple/softmaple)!
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## What is Softmaple?

Softmaple is a modern collaborative document editor built with Next.js 16, featuring convergent EG-walker collaboration over WebSocket, rich text editing with Lexical, durable Supabase Postgres history, and seamless Markdown to LaTeX conversion.

<Card title="Get Started" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart" horizontal>
  Set up Softmaple locally and start building collaborative documents.
</Card>

## Core Features

Everything you need for collaborative document creation and management.

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  <Card title="Local Development" icon="laptop-code" href="/development">
    Set up the monorepo with Turborepo and start developing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Real-time Collaboration" icon="users" href="https://softmaple.ink">
    Work together with your team using the built-in EG-walker collaboration service.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Workspace Management" icon="folder-tree" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Organize documents in workspaces with team collaboration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API documentation" icon="terminal" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Explore the Softmaple API for documents and workspaces.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Technical Stack

Built with modern technologies for performance and developer experience.

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  <Card title="Next.js 16 & React 19" icon="react" href="/development">
    Built on the latest Next.js with App Router and React Server Components.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prisma & PostgreSQL" icon="database" href="/development#database-setup">
    Type-safe database access with Prisma ORM and PostgreSQL.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Lexical Editor" icon="file-lines" href="https://lexical.dev/">
    Rich text editing powered by Meta's Lexical framework.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Turborepo Monorepo" icon="layer-group" href="/development#monorepo-structure">
    Efficient monorepo management with shared packages and configurations.
  </Card>
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## Community & Resources

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  <Card title="GitHub Repository" icon="github" href="https://github.com/softmaple/softmaple">
    View source code, report issues, and contribute to Softmaple.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discord Community" icon="discord" href="https://discord.gg/Vwsuqq7dQD">
    Join our community for help, discussions, and updates.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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