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Welcome to LocalAI! This section covers everything you need to know after installation to start using LocalAI effectively.

{{% notice tip %}} Haven't installed LocalAI yet?

See the Installation guide to install LocalAI first. Docker is the recommended installation method for most users. {{% /notice %}}

What's in This Section

• Quickstart Guide - Get started quickly with your first API calls and model downloads
• Install and Run Models - Learn how to install, configure, and run AI models
• Customize Models - Customize model configurations and prompt templates
• Container Images Reference - Complete reference for available Docker images
• Try It Out - Explore examples and use cases