# Welcome to Project N.O.M.A.D.

Your personal offline knowledge server is ready to use.

## What is N.O.M.A.D.?

**N.O.M.A.D.** stands for **Node for Offline Media, Archives, and Data**. It's your personal server for accessing knowledge, education, and AI assistance — even when you have no internet connection.

Think of it as having Wikipedia, Khan Academy, an AI assistant, and offline maps all in one place, running on hardware you control.

## What Can You Do?

### Browse Offline Knowledge
Access millions of Wikipedia articles, medical references, how-to guides, and ebooks — all stored locally on your server. No internet required.

*Launch Kiwix from the [Apps](/settings/apps) page or the home screen.*

### Learn Something New
Khan Academy courses covering math, science, economics, and more. Complete with videos and exercises, all available offline.

*Launch Kolibri from the [Apps](/settings/apps) page or the home screen.*

### Chat with AI
Ask questions, get explanations, brainstorm ideas, or get help with writing. Your local AI assistant works completely offline.

*Launch Open WebUI from the [Apps](/settings/apps) page or the home screen.*

### View Offline Maps
Navigate and explore maps without an internet connection. Download regions you need before going offline.

**[Open Maps →](/maps)**

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## Getting Started

**New to N.O.M.A.D.?** Use the Easy Setup wizard to configure your server and download content collections.

**[Run Easy Setup →](/easy-setup)**

Or explore the **[Getting Started Guide](/docs/getting-started)** for a walkthrough of all features.

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## Quick Links

| I want to... | Go here |
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| Download more content | [Install Apps](/apps) |
| Add Wikipedia/reference content | [ZIM Manager](/settings/zim-manager) |
| Download map regions | [Maps Manager](/settings/maps-manager) |
| Check for updates | [System Update](/settings/updates) |
| View system status | [Settings](/settings) |

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## Keeping Your Server Updated

N.O.M.A.D. works best when kept up to date while you have internet access. This ensures you have the latest:
- Software features and bug fixes
- Wikipedia and reference content
- Educational materials
- AI model improvements

When you go offline, you'll have everything you need — the last synced versions of all your content.

**[Check for Updates →](/settings/updates)**