> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.metapass.world/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.metapass.world/welcome.md).

# Welcome!

## Welcome to the Metapass API

This guide is for developers wanting to integrate the Metapass NFTs into their online platforms, such as for gated online entry. For live events, you can simply use the scanner tool within the Metapass frontend.

Read on to find out how Metapass can play a part of your platform, whether it is for ticket sales, authentication and more.

## Starting from scratch?

Read our quick start guide to start issuing requests to our graph node or smart contracts. A good understanding of Web3 and Javascript is recommended.

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[Quick Start](/quick-start.md)
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[Graph Node Requests](/quick-start/graph-node-requests.md)
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[Smart Contract Requests](/quick-start/smart-contract-requests.md)
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## Want to deep dive?

Dive a little deeper and start exploring our API reference to get an idea of everything that's possible with the API:

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[Graph Node API](/reference/graph-node-api.md)
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[Smart Contract Specifications](/reference/smart-contract-specifications.md)
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