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

# Quickstart

> Get started with CubeStack in under 5 minutes.

# Quickstart

Follow these steps to create your first cube and make your first API request.

## Prerequisites

* A CubeStack account
* An API key (see [Authentication](/getting-started/authentication))

## Step 1: Create a Workspace

Log in to the CubeStack admin panel and create a new workspace. Workspaces help you organize related projects.

## Step 2: Create a Cube

Inside your workspace, create a new cube. A cube is a structured data table with typed columns.

1. Click **New Cube**
2. Give it a name (e.g., `blog-posts`)
3. Add columns — for example:
   * `title` (Text)
   * `content` (Rich Text)
   * `published` (Boolean)
   * `cover_image` (Image)

## Step 3: Add Records

Add a few records through the admin interface to populate your cube with data.

## Step 4: Fetch Data

Use the API to retrieve your records:

```bash theme={null}
curl -X GET "https://api.cubestack.app/api/v1/{your-project}/blog-posts" \
  -H "X-Api-Key: your-api-key"
```

You'll receive a JSON response with your records:

```json theme={null}
{
  "data": [
    {
      "id": 1,
      "title": "Hello World",
      "content": "My first post",
      "published": true
    }
  ],
  "total": 1,
  "page": 1,
  "pageSize": 25
}
```

## Next Steps

* [Authentication](/getting-started/authentication) — Learn about API keys and public access
* [First Request](/getting-started/first-request) — Deep dive into making API calls