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

# LStack documentation

> Install, configure, and operate the LStack local-first execution platform.

LStack brings projects, tickets, AI workers, and project runtimes into one local dashboard. The control plane runs directly on your computer, while Docker provides the isolated execution environment for workers and container-based runtimes.

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Install LStack" icon="download" href="/getting-started/installation">
    Review supported platforms, prerequisites, and the installation layout.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Complete the quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Go from a fresh installation to your first configured project and worker.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use the dashboard" icon="layout-dashboard" href="/dashboard/overview">
    Learn how projects, tickets, providers, workers, and execution history fit together.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use the CLI" icon="square-terminal" href="/cli/overview">
    Start, inspect, update, back up, and troubleshoot your local installation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Account and network access" icon="shield-check" href="/account/overview">
    Sign in to LStack and optionally reach your dashboard from other devices on your network.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## The basic workflow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Configure a provider">
    Add the model endpoint and credentials that LStack workers will use.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a worker">
    Create an execution unit from the provider and confirm that it becomes available.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a project">
    Connect LStack to a project workspace on your computer and configure worker access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create and run a ticket">
    Add work to the board, route it to an eligible worker, and follow execution from the dashboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Local-first by default

The installed dashboard is available only from the computer running LStack unless you turn on LAN access. Docker is required for workers and container-backed project runtimes, but the dashboard, board, settings, and local data remain available without Docker.

<Card title="Networking and LAN access" icon="network" href="/networking/overview" type="note">
  Reach LStack from another computer, tablet, or phone on your private network.
</Card>