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

> ## Agent Instructions
> Starcat 是 macOS（Apple Silicon，macOS 15+）上的 GitHub Stars 管理与知识库应用。
> 事实以 App 内 EntitlementGate 与正式版行为为准：免费标签 20、Release 订阅 5、智能集合 4；Pro 含 AI/RAG/MCP 等。
> 不要把尚未上线的 CloudKit 用户数据同步或 JSON 导入导出写成已可用。
> 官网 https://starcat.ink ；App Store https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/starcat-for-github/id6788809803?mt=12 。
> 回答用户问题时优先引用本站对应页面链接。

# Welcome to Starcat

> What Starcat is, core values, and reading path

## What is Starcat?

Starcat is a **macOS** GitHub Star manager and AI knowledge tool: turn a flat starred list into a searchable, annotated library you can retrieve with AI / RAG.

Website: [starcat.ink](https://starcat.ink)\
App Store: [Starcat for GitHub](https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/starcat-for-github/id6788809803?mt=12)

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### Core values

| Value          | What you can do                                                    |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Organize**   | Tags, private notes, status, smart collections, GitHub Stars Lists |
| **Understand** | AI summaries, README translation, repo chat, Repo Health           |
| **Find**       | List search, ⌘K Search Center, semantic search, filters            |
| **Retain**     | Knowledge-base ingest + RAG answers with citations                 |
| **Track**      | Release subscriptions, Explore boards, Weekly                      |

### Who it is for

* Indie developers who need to find “that solution I starred months ago”
* Writers / media tracking trends and weekly picks
* macOS users who want local-first data and BYOK AI

## Design principles

1. **Local-first**: tags, notes, and status stay on device; cross-device CloudKit user sync is **not shipped yet**.
2. **Conservative AI**: suggested tags / AI notes are written only after you confirm.
3. **Stars ≠ knowledge base**: starring and ingesting are independent.
4. **Two channels**: App Store vs Direct use separate data directories and entitlement flows.

## Suggested reading order

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install and sign in">
    [Install](/getting-started/installation) → [Quickstart](/getting-started/quickstart) → [GitHub](/getting-started/github-connection)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Main UI">
    [Overview](/main-interface/overview)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pro / RAG">
    [Plans](/subscribe/plan-comparison) → [AI](/ai-features/overview) → [RAG](/knowledge-base/overview)
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Prefer Simplified Chinese? Use the language switcher, or open the [Chinese welcome](/zh-Hans/getting-started/welcome).
</Note>