# Welcome

Welcome to the Comparator docs! Here you'll get an overview of how to install, configure, and use Comparator, as well as some helpful guides for things like setting up Cloud or local hosting with Ollama.

## Helpful links

* [API Docs ](https://fletchly.github.io/comparator/)
* [Discord](https://discord.gg/PVPfrsZTSr)

## Jump right in

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-bolt">:bolt:</i></h4></td><td><strong>Quickstart</strong></td><td>Get Comparator up and running in 5 minutes</td><td><a href="getting-started/quickstart">quickstart</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-terminal">:terminal:</i></h4></td><td><strong>Commands</strong></td><td>Learn how you can interact with Comparator</td><td><a href="basics/commands">commands</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-gear">:gear:</i></h4></td><td><strong>Configuration</strong></td><td>Read the reference for the plugin's config</td><td><a href="basics/configuration">configuration</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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