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

# Get Started with Alchemyst

> Add context or memory to your AI applications

## Choose Your Path

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  <Card title="Context: Search Your Docs" icon="brain" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Store documents and retrieve relevant information on demand.

    **Example:** AI answers "What's our refund policy?" from your documentation

    **Time:** 10 minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Memory: Remember Users" icon="clock-rotate-left" href="/getting-started/quickstart-memory">
    Track user preferences and conversation history automatically.

    **Example:** Chatbot remembers "I'm vegan" across sessions

    **Time:** 15 minutes
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Start with Context, Add Memory Later

90% of users start with Context because it shows immediate value:

1. Store a document
2. Ask a question
3. Get accurate answers

Add Memory when you need your AI to remember users across sessions.

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## Ready to Build?

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  <Card title="Context Quickstart →" icon="book" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Store docs • Search context • Build RAG apps
  </Card>

  <Card title="Memory Quickstart →" icon="brain" href="/getting-started/quickstart-memory">
    Track users • Remember conversations • Personalize responses
  </Card>
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## Need Help Deciding?

Join our [Discord](https://dub.sh/context-community) - we'll help you choose the right approach.