Getting Started - Overview

novastack provides two main ways to use our models:

Method	Use Cases	Features
Web Interface	Quick testing, interactive conversations	No coding required, ready to use
REST API	Application integration, automated tasks	OpenAI compatible, supports streaming output

Usage Flow

flow/onboarding.txt


1. Register Account
   ↓
2. Get API Key
   ↓
3. Choose Usage Method
   ├── Web Playground → Direct experience
   └── API Calls → Integrate into applications

Prerequisites

Web Interface: Only requires a novastack account
REST API: Requires API Key and basic HTTP request tools

💡 Tip: For first-time users, we recommend familiarizing yourself with model capabilities through Web Playground before API integration.

Next Steps

Get Started with Web Interface — Experience models in your browser
Get Started with API — Build applications with REST API
How novastack Works — Understand platform architecture