> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to Akua

> Get started with Akua - connect agents, deploy applications, manage infrastructure, and sell cloud-native software

![Workspace tray with package, product, cluster, and install objects](https://mintcdn.com/akua-1dce587a/Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-/images/welcome/docs-overview.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-\&q=85\&s=5070862de8ce9520e4ebd90aea179297)

Akua is the cloud-native application platform for agents and teams. Connect an agent, deploy applications, manage infrastructure, and sell your software from one workspace.

## Choose your path

New to the beta? [Get started in your browser](https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/get-started.md) to try a free machine, install n8n, and ask the agent.

[Connect your agent](https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/quickstart.md)

Create or open a workspace, fetch the agent prompt, and request a briefing.

![Akua quickstart path for connecting an agent to a workspace](https://mintcdn.com/akua-1dce587a/Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-/images/welcome/quickstart.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-\&q=85\&s=a2ded88d5416576aff1d2144f066943f)

[Deploy applications](https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/clusters.md)

Set up infrastructure and deploy applications for your team or customers. Start with managed clusters or import your own.

![Managed cluster blocks with an installed product card](https://mintcdn.com/akua-1dce587a/Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-/images/welcome/deploy-apps.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-\&q=85\&s=585ccba60d1435f2cba230daccaa3d86)

[Explore platform capabilities](https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/capabilities.md)

Map Compute, Packaging, Delivery, Networking, Commerce, Agents, and Platform to the right docs area.

![Workspace tray grouping package, product, cluster, and install objects](https://mintcdn.com/akua-1dce587a/Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-/images/welcome/use-cases.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-\&q=85\&s=06d303c053b6f3b4e866e831202f16dd)

[Learn the concepts](https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/concepts.md)

Understand how sources, Packages, Products, Offers, installations, and per-install repositories fit together.

![Repository cards, package cube, review card, and install destination](https://mintcdn.com/akua-1dce587a/Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-/images/welcome/learn-concepts.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-\&q=85\&s=5e5b87971bb331c63ffbda5b71bac5b7)

## Quick links

[Quickstart](https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/quickstart.md)

Start from one prompt and let your coding agent drive the CLI setup

![Akua quickstart path for connecting an agent to a workspace](https://mintcdn.com/akua-1dce587a/Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-/images/welcome/quickstart.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-\&q=85\&s=a2ded88d5416576aff1d2144f066943f)

[Create a cluster](https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/clusters/create.md)

Set up your first Kubernetes cluster

![Managed control plane and worker blocks with an install card](https://mintcdn.com/akua-1dce587a/Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-/images/welcome/create-cluster.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-\&q=85\&s=ae2a53afca5d64fe56a3af747038b3b6)

[Sellable products](https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/products.md)

Wrap a Package version into something customers can buy through the marketplace or an Offer

![Package cube, product listing card, offer card, and install destination](https://mintcdn.com/akua-1dce587a/Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-/images/welcome/products.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-\&q=85\&s=5a664d134fb94836e0767c22d36ae71b)

[Offers & Commerce](https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/marketplace/offers.md)

Create private offer links and guide customers through install

![Product card, private offer tag, customer install card, and terms token](https://mintcdn.com/akua-1dce587a/Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-/images/welcome/marketplace.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-\&q=85\&s=2f1670ac7e291aca3b763cde7757b7a5)

[AI & Agents](https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/ai.md)

Connect your coding agent through the CLI and optional MCP servers

![Documentation cards, tool connector block, AI tool panel, and package cube](https://mintcdn.com/akua-1dce587a/Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-/images/welcome/docs-mcp.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-\&q=85\&s=068db486867e6c2e7258e7de5d4b59a9)

[KaaS](https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/clusters.md)

Fully managed Kubernetes infrastructure

![Managed control plane above grouped worker blocks with an installed product card](https://mintcdn.com/akua-1dce587a/Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-/images/welcome/kaas.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Ry7fCqOZjBeSSBr-\&q=85\&s=c7dddc0fa2505150a2f212b4eff6014e)

> [!TIP]
>
> Most users start with the [Quickstart](https://akua-1dce587a.mintlify.site/quickstart.md) to connect an agent, then ask that agent to prepare compute, package software, or create a Product.


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