# Getting Started with N.O.M.A.D.

This guide will help you set up your N.O.M.A.D. server and start using it effectively.

## First Steps

### 1. Run the Easy Setup Wizard

If this is your first time using N.O.M.A.D., the Easy Setup wizard will help you:
- Choose which apps to enable
- Download map regions for your area
- Select knowledge collections (Wikipedia, medical references, etc.)

**[Launch Easy Setup →](/easy-setup)**

The wizard walks you through four simple steps:
1. **Apps** — Choose additional tools like CyberChef or FlatNotes
2. **Maps** — Select geographic regions for offline maps
3. **ZIM Files** — Choose reference collections (Wikipedia, medical, survival guides)
4. **Review** — Confirm your selections and start downloading

### 2. Wait for Downloads to Complete

Depending on what you selected, downloads may take a while. You can:
- Monitor progress in the Settings area
- Continue using features that are already installed
- Leave your server running overnight for large downloads

### 3. Explore Your Content

Once downloads complete, you're ready to go. Your content works offline whenever you need it.

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## Understanding Your Tools

### Kiwix — Your Offline Library

Kiwix stores compressed versions of websites and references that work without internet.

**What's included:**
- Full Wikipedia (millions of articles)
- Medical references and first aid guides
- How-to guides and survival information
- Classic books from Project Gutenberg

**How to use it:**
1. Click **Kiwix** from the Command Center
2. Choose a collection (like Wikipedia)
3. Search or browse just like the regular website

**[Open Kiwix →](/kiwix)**

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### Kolibri — Offline Education

Kolibri provides complete educational courses that work offline.

**What's included:**
- Khan Academy video courses
- Math, science, reading, and more
- Progress tracking for learners
- Works for all ages

**How to use it:**
1. Click **Kolibri** from the Command Center
2. Sign in or create a learner account
3. Browse courses and start learning

**Tip:** Kolibri supports multiple users. Create accounts for each family member to track individual progress.

**[Open Kolibri →](/kolibri)**

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### Open WebUI — Your AI Assistant

Chat with a local AI that runs entirely on your server — no internet needed.

**What can it do:**
- Answer questions on any topic
- Explain complex concepts simply
- Help with writing and editing
- Brainstorm ideas
- Assist with problem-solving

**How to use it:**
1. Click **Open WebUI** from the Command Center
2. Type your question or request
3. The AI responds in conversational style

**Tip:** Be specific in your questions. Instead of "tell me about plants," try "what vegetables grow well in shade?"

**[Open AI Chat →](/openwebui)**

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### Maps — Offline Navigation

View maps without internet. Download the regions you need before going offline.

**How to use it:**
1. Click **Maps** from the Command Center
2. Navigate by dragging and zooming
3. Search for locations using the search bar

**To add more map regions:**
1. Go to **Settings → Maps Manager**
2. Select the regions you need
3. Click Download

**Tip:** Download maps for areas you travel to frequently, plus neighboring regions just in case.

**[Open Maps →](/maps)**

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## Managing Your Server

### Adding More Content

As your needs change, you can add more content anytime:

- **More apps:** Settings → Apps
- **More references:** Settings → ZIM Manager
- **More map regions:** Settings → Maps Manager
- **More educational content:** Through Kolibri's built-in content browser

### Keeping Things Updated

While you have internet, periodically check for updates:

1. Go to **Settings → Check for Updates**
2. If updates are available, click to install
3. Wait for the update to complete (your server will restart)

Content updates (Wikipedia, maps, etc.) can be managed separately from software updates.

### Monitoring System Health

Check on your server anytime:

1. Go to **Settings → System**
2. View CPU, memory, and storage usage
3. Check system uptime and status

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## Tips for Best Results

### Before Going Offline

- **Update everything** — Run software and content updates
- **Download what you need** — Maps, references, educational content
- **Test it** — Make sure features work while you still have internet to troubleshoot

### Storage Management

Your server has limited storage. Prioritize:
- Content you'll actually use
- Critical references (medical, survival)
- Maps for your region
- Educational content matching your needs

Check storage usage in **Settings → System**.

### Getting Help

- **In-app docs:** You're reading them now
- **AI assistant:** Ask Open WebUI for help with almost anything
- **Release notes:** See what's new in each version

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## Next Steps

You're ready to use N.O.M.A.D. Here are some things to try:

1. **Look something up** — Search for a topic in Kiwix
2. **Learn something** — Start a Khan Academy course in Kolibri
3. **Ask a question** — Chat with the AI in Open WebUI
4. **Explore maps** — Find your neighborhood in the Maps viewer

Enjoy your offline knowledge server!