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

# Welcome to Narrative I/O

> The knowledge base for Narrative's data collaboration platform—query, normalize, and share data at scale

Narrative I/O is your complete data collaboration platform. Whether you're writing your first query, mapping schemas across data sources, or building data partnerships, you'll find everything you need here.

## Explore the documentation

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  <Card title="Getting Started" icon="flag-checkered" href="/getting-started">
    Tutorials and walkthroughs to help you learn the platform from scratch.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Guides" icon="book-open" href="/guides">
    Step-by-step instructions for common tasks like ingestion, querying, and collaboration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Concepts" icon="lightbulb" href="/concepts">
    Deep dives into how Narrative I/O works—datasets, Rosetta Stone, NQL, and architecture.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reference" icon="book" href="/reference">
    Complete reference for NQL syntax, data types, functions, and UI components.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Full API documentation with endpoint details, authentication, and examples.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cookbooks" icon="utensils" href="/cookbooks">
    Real-world recipes for integrations, query patterns, and common use cases.
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## Ways to interact with the platform

Narrative offers multiple interfaces to match how you prefer to work—from a visual UI to programmatic APIs to AI assistance.

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  <Card title="Web UI" icon="browser" href="https://app.narrative.io/platform/">
    A visual interface for managing datasets, access rules, queries, and Native Apps. Organized like a file explorer for familiar navigation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="REST API" icon="code" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Programmatic access to all platform functionality. Build custom integrations, automate workflows, and connect external systems.
  </Card>

  <Card title="NQL" icon="magnifying-glass-chart" href="/concepts/nql/design-philosophy">
    A SQL-like query language designed for data collaboration. Filter, transform, join, and analyze datasets with a familiar syntax.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Rosetta AI Assistant" icon="robot" href="https://rosett.st">
    Describe what you want in plain English. Rosetta interprets your intent and executes complex data operations on your behalf.
  </Card>
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## Core capabilities

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  <Card title="Query with NQL" icon="magnifying-glass-chart">
    Narrative Query Language gives you a powerful, intuitive way to filter, transform, and join datasets without writing SQL.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Normalize with Rosetta Stone" icon="language">
    Automatically map and normalize schemas across different data sources so you can work with clean, consistent data.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Collaborate on data" icon="handshake">
    Share datasets securely with partners, control access permissions, and build data products together.
  </Card>
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## Resources

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  <Card title="Changelog" icon="clock-rotate-left" href="/release-notes">
    See what's new in the platform.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get support" icon="envelope" href="mailto:support@narrative.io">
    Contact our team for help.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Open Narrative" icon="arrow-up-right-from-square" href="https://app.narrative.io">
    Go to the Narrative I/O application.
  </Card>
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