> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://thebettercontextapp-davis-web-resource.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# btca Docs

> Local and cloud APIs for better-context search

btca is a CLI + local server + cloud sandbox for fast, accurate codebase lookup.

Use the guides to get set up, then jump into the API reference for exact request and
response shapes.

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/guides/quickstart">
    Install the CLI, initialize a project, and run your first query.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="/guides/authentication">
    Connect providers locally and link cloud API keys.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configuration" icon="sliders" href="/guides/configuration">
    Understand config files, defaults, and validation limits.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API reference" icon="terminal" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Browse local server and cloud API endpoints.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Two surfaces

Choose the surface that matches your workflow:

* **Local server API**: HTTP endpoints on `http://localhost:<port>` with no auth.
* **Cloud API**: Remote endpoints under `https://btca.dev` with Bearer auth.