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

# Get Started with the Standard System R1 — Overview

> An introduction to the Standard System: what it does, system requirements, and a summary of the core components you'll use every day.

This documentation introduces you to the Standard System and covers how to configure and use it from first installation through to everyday operation. You'll find step-by-step installation guides for Linux and Windows, a full configuration reference, a CLI command index, and deep dives into every core concept — Standards, Records, the Standard coding language, and the Standard Intelligence Model.

## System Requirements

Before installing, confirm your hardware meets the minimum specifications below. Meeting or exceeding these requirements ensures stable performance, particularly when running the Standard System as a server or relay.

| Component            | Minimum Requirement                              |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Operating System** | Linux (Ubuntu or Debian) preferred — or Windows® |
| **Storage**          | 1 TB                                             |
| **RAM**              | 8–16 GB                                          |
| **CPU**              | 8-Core with Multithreading                       |
| **GPU**              | 8 GB, 4-Core                                     |

## Summary

The Standard System is software that runs a proprietary database and coding language to unify how records are stored, saved, and used across your digital life. The future Standard AI will have access to all of your records, giving it a holistic overview of everything on your device — so it can help you find, relate, and act on information in ways that siloed apps never could.

Standard ships with its own coding language (files use the `.stds` and `.std` extensions) that lets you write custom applications served directly from your Standard instance, or integrate existing solutions with your Standard device or system. Standard code can run queries and access your records, making it the natural glue between your data and your apps.

Out of the box, Standard supports files, search, conversational AI, and more — no additional configuration required to start using these capabilities. You can remotely access your Standard instance from anywhere as long as it is connected to the internet and using a relay. If your Standard System instance is local and not connected to the internet, you can still access it and perform the same functionality you would have online. Standard also ships with a built-in corpus, which means you can search the internet even when you're offline.

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    Use the APT package manager to install Standard on Ubuntu or Debian, then activate your license from the CLI.
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    Download the graphical Windows installer and activate your license in a few guided steps.
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