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

# Guides

> Step-by-step guides for real-world workflows — from your first document to bulk generation at scale.

Guides walk you through complete workflows that combine multiple Autype features. Each guide takes you from start to finish with clear steps and examples.

<Note>
  Guides will be published after the Editor and Markup Reference sections are complete. The list below shows what's planned.
</Note>

## Small tasks

* Generate document From Exisiting PDF, docx or odt file (experimental)
* Generate a company brading with ai
* Version controll with custom stored versions
* How to work with knowledgebase
* Collaborate on a document inside an org

## Getting started

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  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Create your first project, write a document, and export it as PDF — in under 5 minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Your first template" icon="file-plus">
    Turn a document into a reusable template with variables. Fill it once in the UI, then reuse it forever.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Use-case walkthroughs

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  <Card title="Professional proposals" icon="file-pen">
    Build a proposal template with corporate styling, client variables, and one-click PDF export. Perfect for consultants and agencies.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Scientific papers" icon="graduation-cap">
    Set up citations with BibTeX import, automatic bibliography, cross-references, and all required indices (TOC, list of figures, list of tables).
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bulk document generation" icon="copy">
    Prepare a template, upload a CSV with recipient data, and generate up to 100 personalized documents in one job.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Corporate design rollout" icon="palette">
    Create a style preset with your brand fonts, colors, headers, and footers. Share it across your organization so every document looks consistent.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Automation & integration

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  <Card title="Generate documents via API" icon="terminal">
    Create an API key, send your first render request, and download the result. A minimal end-to-end example.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect with n8n / Make" icon="plug">
    Trigger document generation from no-code platforms. Includes ready-to-use workflow examples.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
