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

# documentation

> Guide to running and modifying documentation locally

## Prerequisites

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="node" title="Install Node.js" defaultOpen>
    * Download and install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/)
    * Recommended version: 16.x or higher
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="git" title="Install Git">
    * Install [Git](https://git-scm.com/) for version control
    * Required for cloning the repository
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Mintlify CLI">
    Install the Mintlify CLI globally using npm:

    ```bash theme={null}
    npm i -g mintlify
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Clone the Repository">
    Clone your documentation repository:

    ```bash theme={null}
    git clone https://github.com/blinko-space/blinko-docs
    cd blinko-docs
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Development Server">
    Run the development server in your documentation root:

    ```bash theme={null}
    mintlify dev
    ```

    The documentation will be available at `http://localhost:3000`
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Making Changes

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  <Accordion icon="pen" title="Edit Content" defaultOpen>
    * Modify `.mdx` files in your repository
    * Changes will hot-reload in the browser
    * Use Markdown and MDX components
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="image" title="Add Images">
    * Place images in the `/images` directory
    * Reference them using relative paths:

    ```md theme={null}
    <img src="/images/example.png" />
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="sitemap" title="Update Navigation">
    * Edit `mint.json` to modify navigation structure
    * Update page metadata in MDX files
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Troubleshooting

<Note>
  Common issues and solutions:

  * If `mintlify dev` fails, try `mintlify install` to reinstall dependencies
  * Ensure you're in the correct directory with `mint.json`
  * Clear your browser cache if changes aren't reflecting
</Note>

<Warning>
  Always commit your changes to version control:

  ```bash theme={null}
  git add .
  git commit -m "Update documentation"
  git push
  ```
</Warning>

## Deployment

Changes will automatically deploy when pushed to your default branch if you have configured the Mintlify GitHub App.

<Note>
  For optimal deployment:

  * Test all changes locally first
  * Ensure all images and links work
  * Verify navigation structure
</Note>
