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

# Getting Started

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The chargecloud Developer Hub is your central resource for building custom integrations and workflows using chargecloud APIs. Whether you’re building a new application or extending an existing one, our documentation will guide you through authentication, endpoints, data models, and common workflows.

## Getting started

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  <Card title="Authentication" icon="lock" href="/authentication">
    Learn how to authenticate your requests.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Best Practices" icon="sparkles" href="/best-practices/overview">
    Conventions and patterns that apply to all chargecloud APIs.
  </Card>
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## Our API catalogue

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  <Card title="Core API" icon="brain" href="/api/core-api">
    The Core API provides access to customer assets and charging infrastructure such as charging
    points, controllers, locations.
  </Card>
</Columns>


## Related topics

- [Authentication](/authentication.md)
- [Asset management](/asset-management.md)
- [Contract management](/contract-management.md)