> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.gaianet.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.gaianet.ai/first-steps.md).

# First Steps

As an Open Source project, much of what we do is free to everyone as a public good. Here are a few ways that you can get started.

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[Setting up your Node](/getting-started-as-a-developer/setting-up-your-node.md)
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[Contribute to the Open Source Project](/getting-started-as-a-developer/contribute-to-the-open-source-project.md)
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