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

# Overview

> REST API for discovering Magica models, running models and workflows, estimating credits, and inspecting run history.

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The Magica REST API lets you discover available AI models, inspect input schemas, run models and workflows, estimate credits, and retrieve run history. Use it from mobile apps, backend services, and MCP-compatible AI assistants.

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## What you can do

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  <Card title="Models" icon="cubes" href="/api-reference/nodes/list-models">
    List models, search by category, inspect schema fields, and read pricing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Runs" icon="play" href="/api-reference/runs/start">
    Start workflow runs, run individual workflow nodes, and poll results.
  </Card>

  <Card title="System workflows" icon="diagram-project" href="/api-reference/system-workflows/list">
    Browse public workflow templates and fetch details by ID.
  </Card>

  <Card title="MCP Server" icon="plug" href="/mcp-server/overview">
    Connect Claude, Cursor, and other MCP clients to build workflows from chat.
  </Card>
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## Why Magica

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  <Card title="One catalog, many models" icon="cubes">
    Browse image, video, audio, LLM, and utility models through one public REST
    surface.
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  <Card title="Schema-first" icon="list-checks">
    Fetch model schemas before rendering forms or submitting generated payloads.
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  <Card title="Built for clients" icon="mobile-screen">
    Stable REST routes, Bearer API keys, and OpenAPI metadata make mobile and
    server integrations straightforward.
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## Next steps

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  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="circle-play" href="/introduction/quickstart">
    Make your first API call in under five minutes.
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  <Card title="Concepts" icon="book" href="/introduction/concepts">
    Models, nodes, workflow runs, credits, system workflows, and run history -
    the vocabulary used throughout the API.
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