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

# Introduction

> What is Cobi and how to get started

## What is Cobi?

Cobi is an AI-powered data analytics platform that lets you ask questions about your data in plain English, no SQL required. Connect your database and the Data Assistant handles the rest.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Data Assistant" icon="comments" href="/platform/data-connectors/overview">
    Connect your database and start chatting with your data instantly
  </Card>

  <Card title="Embed Widget" icon="code" href="/platform/channels/embed-chat-widget">
    Add the Data Assistant to your own website with a single iframe
  </Card>

  <Card title="Slack" icon="slack" href="/platform/channels/slack/overview">
    Ask Cobi questions, create charts, and share answers inside Slack
  </Card>

  <Card title="Data API" icon="database" href="/api-reference/data/overview">
    Upload customers, transactions, and offers programmatically
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recommendations" icon="star" href="/api-reference/recommendations/overview">
    Surface personalised offers and segments for your users
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How Cobi Works

There are two ways to get your data into Cobi.

Connecting a database is the fastest way to get started. Point Cobi at an existing PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB database and the Data Assistant queries it directly in real time.

If you need programmatic control or don't have a directly queryable database, you can upload data via the API instead, pushing structured records like customers, transactions, and offers to Cobi's hosted data platform.

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect your data">
    [Connect a database](/platform/data-connectors/overview) or [upload data via API](/quickstart).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add context">
    Add [Custom Instructions](/platform/custom-instructions) so the Data Assistant understands your terminology and business rules.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start asking questions">
    Open the Data Assistant and ask questions about your data in plain English.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share with your team (optional)">
    [Connect Slack](/platform/channels/slack/overview) or [embed the chat widget](/platform/channels/embed-chat-widget) so your team can explore data where they work.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Need help? Contact us at [support@hellocobi.com](mailto:support@hellocobi.com).