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

# Guides

> Step-by-step walkthroughs for common tasks using the Plane API and Plane CLI.

These guides walk you through specific use cases with the Plane API and Plane CLI. Each guide includes working examples you can adapt for your workflow.

## Getting started

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  <Card title="Your first API call" icon="rocket" href="/guides/first-api-call">
    Set up authentication, make a request, and understand the response.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set up Plane MCP" icon="plug" href="/guides/mcp">
    Connect an MCP client to Plane and call your first tool.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get started with the Plane CLI" icon="terminal" href="/guides/plane-cli">
    Install the CLI and authenticate for interactive or automated usage.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Setting up webhooks" icon="bell" href="/guides/setting-up-webhooks">
    Receive real-time notifications when events happen in Plane.
  </Card>
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## Common tasks

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  <Card title="Onboard a contractor" icon="user-plus" href="/guides/onboard-a-contractor">
    Add a contractor to Plane and start their onboarding via the API.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Send a payment" icon="paper-plane" href="/guides/send-a-payment">
    Send a one-off payment to a worker outside of regular payroll.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plane CLI commands" icon="list" href="/guides/plane-cli-commands">
    Review all supported Plane CLI commands and options.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plane CLI troubleshooting" icon="screwdriver-wrench" href="/guides/plane-cli-troubleshooting">
    Resolve common installation and authentication problems.
  </Card>
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