> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/QwenLM/qwen-code/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Qwen Code Documentation

> An open-source AI agent that lives in your terminal for code assistance and automation

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    Qwen Code
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    An open-source AI agent that lives in your terminal. Ship faster with intelligent code assistance optimized for Qwen3-Coder models.
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## Get Started

Jump right in and start using Qwen Code in minutes.

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  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/installation">
    Install Qwen Code via npm, Homebrew, or installation script
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  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Get up and running with your first AI-assisted coding session
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  <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="/authentication">
    Configure OAuth or API key authentication
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  <Card title="CLI Reference" icon="terminal" href="/cli/overview">
    Explore all available commands and options
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## Key Features

Qwen Code brings powerful AI capabilities directly to your terminal.

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  <Card title="Interactive Mode" icon="messages" href="/features/interactive-mode">
    Chat with AI in an intuitive terminal interface
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  <Card title="Headless Mode" icon="code" href="/features/headless-mode">
    Run AI commands in scripts and CI/CD pipelines
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  <Card title="Subagents" icon="users" href="/features/subagents">
    Delegate tasks to specialized AI agents
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  <Card title="Skills System" icon="brain" href="/features/skills">
    Extend capabilities with reusable skill modules
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  <Card title="IDE Integration" icon="window" href="/ide-integration/overview">
    Use Qwen Code inside VS Code, Zed, and JetBrains
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  <Card title="TypeScript SDK" icon="code" href="/sdk/introduction">
    Build custom tools with programmatic API access
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## Configuration

Customize Qwen Code to fit your workflow.

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  <Card title="Settings" icon="gear" href="/configuration/settings">
    Configure global and project settings
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  <Card title="Model Providers" icon="brain" href="/configuration/model-providers">
    Set up OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or custom providers
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  <Card title="Environment Variables" icon="terminal" href="/configuration/environment-variables">
    Configure via environment variables
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## Advanced Features

Unlock the full power of Qwen Code.

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  <Card title="Sandbox Execution" icon="shield" href="/advanced/sandbox">
    Run commands safely in isolated containers
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  <Card title="MCP Support" icon="plug" href="/features/mcp">
    Connect to Model Context Protocol servers
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  <Card title="LSP Integration" icon="code" href="/advanced/lsp">
    Leverage Language Server Protocol for code intelligence
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  <Card title="Token Caching" icon="database" href="/advanced/token-caching">
    Reduce costs with intelligent token caching
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## Extend Qwen Code

Build custom extensions and contribute to the ecosystem.

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  <Card title="Create Extensions" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/extensions/creating-extensions">
    Build agents, commands, and context providers
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  <Card title="Developer Guide" icon="code" href="/developers/architecture">
    Understand the architecture and contribute
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## Community

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  <Card title="GitHub" icon="github" href="https://github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code">
    Star the repo and contribute on GitHub
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  <Card title="Discord" icon="discord" href="https://discord.gg/ycKBjdNd">
    Join our community on Discord
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