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

# Introduction

> Welcome! Kernel makes it easy to build git workflows for your developer platform. Connect, clone, and interact with your developers' repositories - wherever they're stored - without managing user access tokens, OAuth permissions, or provider-specific state management.

## Setting up

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  <Card title="Create a Kernel application" icon="pen-to-square" href="https://terminal.kernel.dev">
    We'll provision a GitHub Application on your behalf.
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## Installation

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  <Card title="Install the react SDK" icon="react" href="/quickstart">
    Connect to your developers' repositories.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build your first workflow" icon="code" href="/workflow">
    Use the API to power your platform's preview and auto deployments.
  </Card>
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