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

# Welcome to the Birdie Documentation!

This is the documentation for **Birdie**, an open-source leave and time management platform designed to simplify how teams manage time off. Whether you're setting up for the first time or looking to integrate with tools like Slack, Birdie gives you everything you need to track and organize leave policies seamlessly.

Here, you’ll find comprehensive guides covering every aspect of the platform — from setting up your organization and configuring policies to managing team members and using our integrations. Whether you’re an admin configuring the system or a team member requesting leave, this documentation provides step-by-step instructions to help you get the most out of Birdie.

For developers, Birdie’s open-source nature means you can extend and customize the platform to meet your specific needs. While the API documentation is coming soon, this space will eventually include advanced guides for integration and development.

Explore, learn, and make the most of Birdie for your organization\\!

## Setting up

The first step to world-class documentation is setting up your editing environments.

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  <Card title="Installation" icon="gear" href="installation">
    Birdie offers two options for installation, depending on your needs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Getting Started" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Start managing your organization in under 5 minutes.
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## Features and Usage

Below you can find all the necessary details about our available features.

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  <Card title="Home" icon="house" href="/features/homepage">
    Your homepage provides an overview of your organization through widgets, offering quick access to key information.
  </Card>

  <Card title="User Management" icon="user" href="/features/user-management">
    Manage and organize your team members efficiently.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Leave Management" icon="screwdriver-wrench" href="/features/leave-management">
    The Leave Management feature in Birdie simplifies the process of tracking, managing, and planning leave schedules for your team. 
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrations" icon="stars" href="/features/integrations">
    Integrations help your organization streamline workflows by connecting Birdie with your favorite tools.
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