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Learn NELA through practical local-first workflows: setup, model strategy, RAG, multimodal modes, and troubleshooting.

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Understand how NELA works before setup.

Choose download-first or source-first setup.

See local indexing, inference, and model flows.

Every page focuses on one part of NELA so users can onboard quickly and troubleshoot with confidence.

Understand the NELA local-first desktop workflow and core modes.

See how NELA evolved from a local runtime into a full workspace product.

Trace UI, router, model backends, and RAG components end-to-end.

Pick the right model classes for chat, vision, audio, and retrieval quality.

Set up NELA from release builds or source, then install models correctly.

Deep dives into local indexing, private inference, model ops, and UI flow.

Fix common indexing, model, and environment issues quickly.

Get direct answers on locality, modes, models, and workspace usage.