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

# Getting Started

> Build your first Hyrex task in 5 minutes

Welcome to Hyrex! This guide will help you get started with our COLD (Controllable, Observable, Large-scale, Durable) task framework.

## What is Hyrex?

Hyrex is a distributed task orchestration framework that makes it easy to build scalable, fault-tolerant applications. Whether you're processing background jobs, building ETL pipelines, or orchestrating microservices, Hyrex provides the infrastructure you need.

## Choose Your Path

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  <Card title="Python Quick Start" icon="python" href="/docs/reference/python/quickstart">
    Get started with Hyrex using Python. Perfect for data processing, ML workflows, and backend services.
  </Card>

  <Card title="TypeScript Quick Start" icon="js" href="/docs/reference/typescript/quickstart">
    Build with TypeScript for full-stack applications, Node.js services, and modern web apps.
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## Deployment Options

**Hyrex Cloud**

* Fully managed infrastructure
* No database setup required
* Configure with `HYREX_API_KEY`

**Hyrex FOSS (Self-Hosted)**

* Open source deployment
* Use your own PostgreSQL database
* Configure with `HYREX_DATABASE_URL`

## What's Next?

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  <Card title="Examples" href="/docs/examples/common-patterns" icon="code">
    See real-world patterns and use cases
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    Deploy to production
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## Need Help?

* Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/hyrex)
* Check out [GitHub issues](https://github.com/hyrex-labs/hyrex)
* Email [support@hyrex.io](mailto:support@hyrex.io)