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

# Overview

> SimpleCloud is a management system for Minecraft server networks with auto-scaling, a dashboard, and developer APIs.

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SimpleCloud is a management system for Minecraft server networks. It handles server deployment, auto-scaling, and infrastructure management through a dashboard and CLI.

## Who is this for?

* **Network owners** who want automatic scaling based on player demand
* **Server administrators** who need a central dashboard to manage multiple servers
* **Developers** building plugins that interact with the network infrastructure
* **Anyone** running more than one Minecraft server who wants them to work together

## What can you do with SimpleCloud?

* **Create server groups** that automatically scale up when players join and scale down when they leave
* **Set up persistent servers** for gamemodes like Skyblock or SMP that keep their world data
* **Manage everything from a dashboard** - create groups, view logs, monitor performance
* **Connect multiple machines** to distribute servers across your infrastructure
* **Build plugins** that interact with servers, players, and groups through our API

## Key Features

* **Auto-scaling** - Servers spin up and shut down based on player demand
* **Dashboard** - Web interface for managing your entire network
* **CLI** - Command-line tool for local and remote management
* **Developer API** - Java/Kotlin SDK and REST API for building integrations
* **Zero-downtime updates** - Rolling updates keep your network running

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/en/manual/setup/installation">
    Create your account and connect your first server host
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  <Card title="Architecture" icon="book" href="/en/manual/architecture/overview">
    Understand how SimpleCloud's architecture works
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  <Card title="Groups" icon="layer-group" href="/en/manual/setup/groups">
    Learn how to create auto-scaling server groups
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  <Card title="Developer Guide" icon="code" href="/en/developer/overview">
    Build plugins and integrations with our API
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