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

# Frequently Asked Questions

> These are the most frequently asked questions about Auk.

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Auk.

## General

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  <Accordion title="What is Auk?">
    Auk is a local-first, open-source API development environment. Data is stored on your device and you can sync via Git when you need collaboration.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is the difference between Auk and Postman/Insomnia/Paw/Httpie?">
    Auk avoids cloud lock-in. It ships as a desktop app, keeps data locally, and uses Git for sharing instead of proprietary cloud workspaces.
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## How-to

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  <Accordion title="How to use Auk?">
    Install the desktop app and start sending requests locally. Follow the [Getting started](/documentation/getting-started/introduction) guide for a 5-minute walkthrough.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How to install Auk?">
    Download installers from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/mamahuhu-io/auk/releases/latest) for macOS, Windows, and Linux. No sign-up required.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How to use Auk on mobile?">
    Mobile is not supported in the local-first edition. Please use the desktop app.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How to use Auk on a desktop?">
    Download the desktop app from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/mamahuhu-io/auk/releases/latest) and install it. For optional browser-based self-hosting, see [Self-Host](/documentation/self-host/getting-started).
  </Accordion>
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## Features

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  <Accordion title="What are the features of Auk?">
    Auk has a lot of features that you can use to make your API development experience better. You can learn more about Auk features by reading our [features](/documentation/features) page.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How does Collections work?">
    Collections are a way to organize your API requests. You can create a collection by clicking on the "Collections" button on the left sidebar. You can learn more about Collections by reading our [Collections guide](/documentation/features/collections).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How does Environments work?">
    Environments are a way to store variables that you can use in your API requests. You can create an environment by clicking on the "Environments" button on the left sidebar. You can learn more about Environments by reading our [Environments guide](/documentation/features/environments).
  </Accordion>
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## Bugs

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  <Accordion title="How to report a bug?">
    You can report a bug by clicking on the "Report a bug" button on the left sidebar. You can also report a bug by visiting our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/mamahuhu-io/auk/issues/new/choose).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How to report a security vulnerability?">
    You can report a security vulnerability by visiting our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/mamahuhu-io/auk/security/policy).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Localhost is not working">
    If you're using Auk on your local machine, you might need to enable `CORS`. You can learn more about `CORS` by reading our [Set up guide](/documentation/getting-started/setup#locally-served-apis).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Support

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  <Accordion title="How to get support?">
    You can get support by visiting our [Support page](/support/solutions/community).
  </Accordion>
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