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Build a Frontend App (Most Common)​

Use the SDK - High-level TypeScript SDK with React hooks.

  • Best for: Web apps, dashboards, social platforms
  • Abstracts complexity
  • React integration ready
  • Start here: SDK Quick Start

Query Data Only (No Writes)​

Use GraphQL API - Read-only queries for the knowledge graph.

  • Best for: Analytics, dashboards, data visualization
  • No wallet needed for reads
  • Powerful filtering and aggregation
  • Start here: GraphQL Setup

Build Smart Contract Integration​

Use Protocol Package - Low-level contract interactions.

  • Best for: Other smart contracts, custom logic, gas optimization
  • Direct contract calls
  • Full control
  • Start here: Protocol Configuration

Understand the System First​

Read Concepts - Learn how Intuition works.

  • Atoms, Triples, Signals
  • Economics and incentives
  • Architecture
  • Start here: Primitives Overview

See Complete Examples​

Follow Tutorials - Build real applications step-by-step.

  • Reputation system
  • Curated lists
  • Social attestations
  • Start here: Tutorials

Decision Tree​

Build a Frontend App (Most Common)​

Use the SDK - High-level TypeScript SDK with React hooks.

  • Best for: Web apps, dashboards, social platforms
  • Abstracts complexity
  • React integration ready
Start with SDK Quick Start →

Query Data Only (No Writes)​

Use GraphQL API - Read-only queries for the knowledge graph.

  • Best for: Analytics, dashboards, data visualization
  • No wallet needed for reads
  • Powerful filtering and aggregation
Start with GraphQL Setup →

Build Smart Contract Integration​

Use Protocol Package - Low-level contract interactions.

  • Best for: Other smart contracts, custom logic, gas optimization
  • Direct contract calls
  • Full control
Start with Protocol Configuration →

Understand the System First​

Read Concepts - Learn how Intuition works.

  • Atoms, Triples, Signals
  • Economics and incentives
  • Architecture
Start with Primitives Overview →

See Complete Examples​

Follow Tutorials - Build real applications step-by-step.

  • Reputation system
  • Curated lists
  • Social attestations
Start with Tutorials →

Comparison Table​

GoalToolComplexityBest For
Build web appSDKLowFrontend developers
Query dataGraphQLLowAnalytics, read-only
Contract integrationProtocolHighSolidity developers
Learn systemConceptsN/AEveryone

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Next Steps​

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  1. Follow the quick start guide for your chosen tool
  2. Read through the Core Concepts
  3. Try a Tutorial
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