> ## 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.

# Welcome to Softmaple

> Softmaple is a modern collaborative document editor built with Next.js, featuring real-time collaboration, Markdown support, and LaTeX conversion.

<Note>
  Try it live at [softmaple.ink](https://softmaple.ink) or check out our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/softmaple/softmaple)!
</Note>

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## Getting Started

Start building collaborative documents with Softmaple's powerful features.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quick Setup" icon="pen-to-square" href="/quickstart">
    Get Softmaple running locally for development
  </Card>

  <Card title="Development Guide" icon="code" href="/development">
    Learn about the monorepo structure and development workflow
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Key Features

Explore Softmaple's powerful features for collaborative document editing.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Real-time Collaboration" icon="users" href="https://softmaple.ink">
    Work together with your team through the built-in collaboration service
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Explore the Softmaple API for documents and workspaces
  </Card>

  <Card title="Markdown & LaTeX" icon="file-lines" href="/essentials/markdown">
    Write documents with Markdown and convert to LaTeX
  </Card>

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

## Links

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  <Card title="Live Demo" icon="browser" href="https://softmaple.ink">
    Try Softmaple online
  </Card>

  <Card title="Insights" icon="chart-line" href="https://insights.softmaple.ink">
    View project insights
  </Card>

  <Card title="Blog" icon="newspaper" href="https://blog.softmaple.ink">
    Read our latest updates
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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