> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.squidex.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.squidex.io/readme.md).

# Welcome to Squidex

## What is Squidex?

Squidex is a content management hub or content management system (CMS). A central place to manage all your content.

For example:

* Dynamic elements for your mobile Apps.
* Blog posts and articles for your website.
* Configuration data for your backend.
* Rich and structured data for your applications.

In contrast to a traditional CMS, Squidex is headless and does not provide the front end. This frees you up to choose a technology of your choice to create a thoroughly awesome user experience!

## How to Get Started?

### I want to get started immediately with Squidex Cloud

Read our guide for new users and learn how to publish your first content with Squidex.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MSTfiNBwo8C1m-UB3WL" %}
[Introduction and Use Case](/id-02-documentation/introduction-and-use-case.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### I want to install Squidex on my own (virtual) machines

Follow our installation instructions to install Squidex on your own hardware.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-LrLTtjKKtbfCC3IMseD" %}
[Installation Instructions](/id-01-getting-started/installation.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### I want to contribute as a developer or understand the architecture

Check out our contributor guide with instructions how to build, run and extend Squidex.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-LrLUhBmP1DajXZSiFGo" %}
[Contributing and Developing](/id-01-getting-started/contributing-and-developing.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}