# Welcome to Quicksilver

[**Quicksilver AI**](https://github.com/iotexproject/quicksilver) is a modular framework for building intelligent agents that can **think**, **fetch data**, and **take real-world actions** — all powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and connected APIs.

## What Is It?

Quicksilver AI lets you create and deploy AI agents that can:

* **Understand user queries** using popular LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeek)
* **Retrieve real-time data** from external APIs, blockchains, or DePIN networks
* **Trigger actions** — like sending transactions, posting to social platforms, or calling services

Quicksilver agents can work autonomously or in collaboration with other agents and humans.

## What Can You Do with Quicksilver?

* **Develop custom agents**: Define your agent’s personality, logic, and access to APIs.
* **Deploy agents to Quicksilver AI**: Publish them for others to use via chat or API.
* **Monetize**: Set pricing and earn when people use your agent.
* **Integrate anywhere**: Use the QuickSilver API to plug your agent into your own apps, workflows, or UIs.

## How It Works

QuickSilver gives you a full toolkit:

* **A visual portal** for managing and publishing agents
* **Support for vector databases** (Qdrant, Pinecone), streaming APIs, smart contract clients
* **Lightweight SDKs** for rapid development and extensibility

## Get Started

Head over to the Getting Started section to learn how to use Quicksilver, build and publish your first QuickSilver agent — no complex setup required.

<a href="getting-started/create-your-first-agent" class="button primary">Create your first Agent</a>