# Make your data useful. (https://docs.getaviato.com/)



Aviato turns your database into a shared workspace for operations. Your team can browse and update records, run business actions, and see who changed what. Developers connect the data once and define the boundaries.

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  <Card title="Start with Aviato" href="/start-here">
    Understand the moving parts and connect your first project.
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  <Card title="Use the platform" href="/guides/records">
    Find records, make changes, and work with your team.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build an integration" href="/integrations/agent">
    Run an agent next to your database and extend it with your code.
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  <Card title="Connect an AI agent" href="/integrations/mcp">
    Give an MCP client scoped access with human approval where needed.
  </Card>
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## Two ways to get started [#two-ways-to-get-started]

**Working with data?** Start with [concepts](/concepts) and the [record guide](/guides/records). You do not need to write code to use a connected project.

**Connecting your application?** Start with [agent setup](/integrations/agent), then choose the [TypeScript](/integrations/typescript), [Go](/integrations/go), or [Laravel](/integrations/laravel) SDK when you need custom behavior.

## Know where your data goes [#know-where-your-data-goes]

The browser connects to your database agent. The control plane manages identities, configuration, approvals, and the audit trail. Optional AI features and audit settings determine which additional data is shared. Read [data flow and privacy](/administration/data-flow) before enabling them.