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

# Introduction

> Welcome to TimeGPT - The foundational model for time series forecasting and anomaly detection

## Power your time series analysis with TimeGPT

TimeGPT is the first foundation model for time series, providing state-of-the-art forecasting and anomaly detection capabilities to help you make better decisions with your time series data.

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  <Card title="Quick Start Guide" icon="rocket" href="/forecasting/timegpt_quickstart">
    Get started with TimeGPT in minutes with our simple Python interface
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set Up Your API Key" icon="key" href="/setup/setting_up_your_api_key">
    Set up your environment to start using TimeGPT right away
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## Core Capabilities

Explore the powerful features that TimeGPT offers for your time series needs.

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  <Card title="Forecasting" icon="chart-bar" href="/forecasting/timegpt_quickstart">
    Generate accurate predictions for your time series data
  </Card>

  <Card title="Anomaly Detection" icon="circle-alert" href="/anomaly_detection/historical_anomaly_detection">
    Identify unusual patterns in historical data
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  <Card title="Real-Time Monitoring" icon="gauge" href="/anomaly_detection/real-time/introduction">
    Detect anomalies as they happen with online detection
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## Learn & Explore

Enhance your skills with our comprehensive tutorials and use cases.

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  <Card title="Tutorials" icon="book-open" href="/forecasting/timegpt_quickstart">
    Practical guides to get the most out of TimeGPT
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  <Card title="Real-World Use Cases" icon="building" href="/use_cases/forecasting_web_traffic">
    See how TimeGPT solves real business problems
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  <Card title="Computing at Scale" icon="server" href="/forecasting/forecasting-at-scale/computing_at_scale">
    Learn how to use TimeGPT with big data frameworks
  </Card>

  <Card title="Advanced Features" icon="sparkles" href="/forecasting/fine-tuning/steps">
    Take your models further with fine-tuning and specialized techniques
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## Resources

Find additional resources to help you succeed with TimeGPT.

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  <Card title="SDK Reference" icon="code" href="/reference/sdk_reference">
    Detailed SDK documentation for developers
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  <Card title="FAQ" icon="info" href="/introduction/faq">
    Get answers to commonly asked questions
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