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

# Overview

Explore documentation for Anaconda's tools, created to streamline your data science, machine learning, and AI workflows. Select a tool below to get started with installation, quick start guides, tutorials, and reference materials.

<Tip>
  Want to get started quickly? Use [Anaconda Navigator](/tools/anaconda-navigator/main) to manage environments and launch applications from a graphical interface, or try [Anaconda Notebooks](/tools/anaconda-notebooks/getting-started) for instant cloud-based development.
</Tip>

## Tools

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  <Card title="Anaconda Desktop" icon="desktop" href="/tools/anaconda-desktop/key-features">
    Desktop application with secure local model deployment, interactive chat and API server capabilities, and Anaconda Platform integration.<sup>\*</sup>
  </Card>

  <Card title="Anaconda Navigator" icon="compass" href="/tools/anaconda-navigator/main">
    Desktop application with package management, environment control, and development tools in one unified interface.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Anaconda Notebooks" icon="book-open" href="/tools/anaconda-notebooks/getting-started">
    Jupyter notebooks with collaboration features, a built-in AI assistant, and seamless sharing. Work in the cloud or use pre-configured environments locally.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Anaconda AI Navigator" icon="brain-circuit" href="/tools/ai-navigator/main">
    Desktop application with a local AI model repository and built-in inference server capabilities. Download, manage, and serve open-source LLMs directly on your machine without cloud dependencies.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Anaconda.org" icon="cloud" href="/tools/anaconda-org/key-features">
    Package repository and distribution platform for hosting and discovering conda packages.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Anaconda Toolbox Excel Add-in" icon="file-spreadsheet" href="/tools/excel/key-features">
    Analyze data, create visualizations, and build models with Python directly in Microsoft Excel.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<sup>\*</sup> Anaconda Desktop is currently available through a limited early access program. Similar actions can be taken with Anaconda AI Navigator.

## Common workflows

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  <Accordion title="Set up a new data science project in Navigator" icon="compass">
    1. [Create a new conda environment](/tools/anaconda-navigator/tutorials/manage-environments#creating-a-new-environment) in Anaconda Navigator.
    2. [Install your required packages](/tools/anaconda-navigator/tutorials/manage-packages#installing-a-package).
    3. [Activate your environment](/tools/anaconda-navigator/tutorials/manage-environments#activating-and-using-an-environment).
    4. [Launch Jupyter Notebook](/getting-started/guides/how-to-open-jupyterlab) or your preferred IDE.
    5. Start coding and analyzing your data.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Collaborate and share with team members with Notebooks" icon="book-open">
    1. [Create a project](/tools/anaconda-notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/using-projects) in Anaconda Toolbox for notebooks.
    2. [Share the project](/tools/anaconda-notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/using-projects#sharing-a-project) with your team members.
    3. [Sync the project](/tools/anaconda-notebooks/anaconda-toolbox/using-projects) to keep your work up-to-date.
    4. [Publish your notebook](/tools/anaconda-notebooks/publishing-notebooks) with Panel to share it as an interactive web app.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Run and test LLMs locally in AI Navigator" icon="brain-circuit">
    1. [Browse available models](/tools/ai-navigator/user-guide/models) in Anaconda AI Navigator.
    2. [Download your chosen model](/tools/ai-navigator/user-guide/models#downloading-models) to your local machine.
    3. [Chat with the model](/tools/ai-navigator/user-guide/chat) to test its capabilities.
    4. [Load the model](/tools/ai-navigator/user-guide/api-server) into the built-in inference server and connect to the local API endpoint.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Share a package on Anaconda.org" icon="cloud">
    1. Develop and test your package locally.
    2. [Build and upload your package](/tools/anaconda-org/maintainer-guide/upload-packages) as a conda package to Anaconda.org.
    3. [Manage your hosted package](/tools/anaconda-org/maintainer-guide/hosted-packages) while it's live on Anaconda.org.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Analyze data without leaving Excel" icon="file-spreadsheet">
    1. [Install the Anaconda Toolbox Excel Add-in](/tools/excel/install).
    2. [Write Python code](/tools/excel/code) directly in Excel cells.
    3. [Generate visualizations](/tools/excel/toolbox/visualize) and insights without exporting data.
    4. [Use Anaconda Assistant](/tools/excel/toolbox/assistant) to help you generate ideas and debug issues.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>