# Source: https://flatfile.com/docs/plugins/index.md

# Source: https://flatfile.com/docs/index.md

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

# Welcome to Flatfile

If you're ready to dive right in, start here:

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  <Card title="Getting started with AutoBuild" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart/autobuild" horizontal={true}>
    Build your first data import experience in minutes using our powerful AI tooling
  </Card>

  <Card title="Getting started with Code" icon="code" href="/coding-tutorial/overview" horizontal={true}>
    Build your first data import experience with code using our robust, event-driven SDK
  </Card>
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## What is Flatfile?

Flatfile is an AI-powered platform that eliminates the weeks and months typically spent migrating customer data, cutting project timelines and labor hours by over 70%. Build seamless data onboarding experiences with universal file support, effortless mapping, intelligent formatting, and collaborative resolution tools.

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## How it works

Every import follows the same proven workflow:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Upload File">
    Users drag and drop their CSV, Excel, or other data files
  </Step>

  <Step title="Prepare Data">
    AI automatically detects and cleans common data issues
  </Step>

  <Step title="Map Fields">
    Smart column mapping matches user data to your Blueprint
  </Step>

  <Step title="Transform & Validate">
    Apply business rules and validate data in real-time
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export Clean Data">
    Get production-ready data delivered to your system
  </Step>
</Steps>