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title: "Start here"
description: "Pick the right OpenWork path fast"
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OpenWork has two common entry points. Pick the one that matches how you want to use the product.

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  <Card title="Technical" icon="terminal" href="/technical">
    Choose between a desktop-hosted app/server and a CLI-hosted server, then set up sharing.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Non-technical" icon="users" href="/non-technical">
    Start with example tasks, desktop-first onboarding, and the simplest way to share with teammates.
  </Card>
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## Choose a path

### Pick Technical if

You are deciding how to run OpenWork, how to host the server inside the desktop app or via CLI, or how teammates should connect.

### Pick Non-technical if

You want example tasks, desktop-first onboarding, and plain-language guidance on what OpenWork can do.

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## Share clearly

Every share flow starts with a worker.

- Use `OpenWork invite link` for the fastest teammate onboarding.
- Use `OpenWork worker URL` + `Access token` when you want a manual connect flow.
- Keep the `host token` private for owner actions.

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  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="zap" href="/quickstart">
    Install the app and run your first worker.
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  <Card title="Share a worker" icon="share-2" href="/tutorials/share-worker-invite-link">
    Prefill URL and token with one invite link.
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  <Card title="What is OpenWork" icon="compass" href="/openwork">
    Learn the app, server, and worker model.
  </Card>
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