# 📚 AegisAI Documentation Index

**Complete documentation for Gemini 3-powered autonomous security**

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## 🚀 Getting Started

Perfect for newcomers and quick deployments:

### **[README.md](../README.md)** ⭐ Start Here
Complete project overview with features, architecture, and quick start guide.

### **[QUICKSTART.md](QUICKSTART.md)** ⚡ 5-Minute Setup
Get AegisAI running locally with Gemini 3 in 5 minutes.
- Prerequisites checklist
- Step-by-step installation
- Quick verification tests
- Troubleshooting tips

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## 🤖 Gemini 3 Integration

Essential guides for leveraging Gemini 3.0:

### **[GEMINI_3_FEATURES.md](GEMINI_3_FEATURES.md)** 🌟 Feature Guide
Complete overview of Gemini 3 capabilities in AegisAI.
- Deep Think mode explained
- 1M token context window usage
- Thought signatures implementation
- Media resolution control
- Real-world examples

### **[GEMINI_3_UPGRADE_GUIDE.md](GEMINI_3_UPGRADE_GUIDE.md)** 🔄 Migration Guide
Step-by-step guide for upgrading from Gemini 2.x.
- Breaking changes explained
- Code migration examples
- Testing procedures
- Performance benchmarks

### **[GEMINI_3_IMPLEMENTATION.md](GEMINI_3_IMPLEMENTATION.md)** 🔧 Technical Deep Dive
Advanced implementation patterns and best practices.
- Model selection algorithms
- Thinking level strategies
- Thought signature management
- Token optimization
- Performance tuning

### **[GEMINI_3_BEST_PRACTICES.md](GEMINI_3_BEST_PRACTICES.md)** 💡 Optimization Guide
Expert tips for cost and performance optimization.
- Cost reduction strategies
- Quality vs speed tradeoffs
- Common pitfalls to avoid
- Production recommendations

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## ⚙️ Configuration

Detailed configuration references:

### **[CONFIGURATION.md](CONFIGURATION.md)** ⚙️ Complete Reference
Comprehensive configuration guide for all settings.
- Environment variables
- Frontend/backend configs
- Performance profiles
- Security settings
- Cost optimization

### **[.env.example](../.env.example)** 📝 Template
Template for environment variables with explanations.

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## 🚀 Deployment

Production deployment guides:

### **[DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md)** ☁️ Production Deployment
Complete guide for deploying to production.
- Docker deployment
- Cloud platforms (Vercel, Render, AWS, GCP)
- Environment setup
- Health monitoring
- Scaling strategies

### **[DOCKER.md](DOCKER.md)** 🐳 Docker Guide
Container deployment and orchestration.
- Docker Compose setup
- Kubernetes deployment
- Multi-container architecture
- Volume management

### **[SCALING.md](SCALING.md)** 📈 Scaling Guide
Multi-camera and high-volume deployments.
- Horizontal scaling
- Load balancing
- Multi-camera architecture
- Performance optimization

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## 🔗 Integration

Connect frontend and backend:

### **[INTEGRATION.md](INTEGRATION.md)** 🔗 Integration Guide
Connect AegisAI frontend and backend services.
- Two deployment modes explained
- Backend setup instructions
- API integration
- WebSocket streaming

### **[API_DOCUMENTATION.md](API_DOCUMENTATION.md)** 📡 API Reference
Complete REST API and WebSocket documentation.
- All endpoints documented
- Request/response examples
- Error handling
- Rate limiting
- Code examples (JavaScript, Python)

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## 🧪 Testing

Comprehensive testing guides:

### **[TEST_GUIDE.md](TEST_GUIDE.md)** 🧪 Manual Testing
Step-by-step manual test scenarios.
- Test case walkthroughs
- Expected results
- Verification steps
- Troubleshooting

### **[BACKEND_TESTING.md](BACKEND_TESTING.md)** 🔬 Backend Tests
Backend service and API testing.
- Unit test examples
- Integration tests
- Performance tests
- Coverage reports

### **[PERFORMANCE.md](PERFORMANCE.md)** ⚡ Performance Testing
Load testing and benchmarking.
- Performance metrics
- Stress testing
- Optimization tips
- Monitoring setup

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## 🛠️ Development

For contributors and developers:

### **[CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)** 🤝 Contribution Guide
How to contribute to AegisAI.
- Code standards (TypeScript, Python)
- Development workflow
- Testing requirements
- PR process
- Community guidelines

### **[ARCHITECTURE.md](ARCHITECTURE.md)** 🏗️ System Design
Deep dive into AegisAI architecture.
- System overview
- Component design
- Data flow
- Design patterns
- Technology choices

### **[README-REFACTORED.md](README-REFACTORED.md)** 📖 Refactoring Guide
Detailed explanation of v3.0 refactoring.
- Architectural improvements
- Code organization
- Design patterns used
- Migration benefits

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## 🔒 Security

Security best practices:

### **[SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md)** 🔒 Security Guide
Comprehensive security hardening guide.
- API key protection
- CORS configuration
- Rate limiting
- Input validation
- Production security checklist

### **[PRIVACY.md](PRIVACY.md)** 🔐 Privacy Guide
Data privacy and compliance.
- Data handling
- GDPR compliance
- Video retention policies
- User consent

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## 💰 Cost Management

Optimize Gemini 3 costs:

### **[COST_OPTIMIZATION.md](COST_OPTIMIZATION.md)** 💰 Cost Guide
Strategies to reduce Gemini 3 API costs.
- Cost calculation examples
- Optimization techniques
- Budget management
- Usage monitoring

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## 📊 Monitoring

Production monitoring and observability:

### **[MONITORING.md](MONITORING.md)** 📊 Monitoring Guide
Set up comprehensive monitoring.
- Health checks
- Performance metrics
- Error tracking
- Log aggregation
- Alert configuration

### **[LOGGING.md](LOGGING.md)** 📝 Logging Guide
Structured logging best practices.
- Log levels
- Log formats
- External services (Sentry, etc)
- Log analysis

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## 🎓 Tutorials

Step-by-step tutorials:

### **[TUTORIALS.md](TUTORIALS.md)** 🎓 Tutorial Index
Collection of hands-on tutorials.
- Building custom agents
- Adding new features
- Integrating external services
- Advanced use cases

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## 📖 Reference

Quick reference materials:

### **[GLOSSARY.md](GLOSSARY.md)** 📖 Terminology
Definitions of terms used in AegisAI.
- AI/ML concepts
- Security terminology
- Technical terms
- Gemini 3 features

### **[FAQ.md](FAQ.md)** ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers.
- General questions
- Technical questions
- Gemini 3 questions
- Troubleshooting

### **[CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md)** 📋 Version History
Release notes and version history.
- v3.0.0 (Gemini 3 integration)
- v2.5.0 (Refactored architecture)
- Previous versions

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## 🗺️ Documentation Roadmap

### By User Type

**👤 End Users**
1. [README.md](../README.md) - Overview
2. [QUICKSTART.md](QUICKSTART.md) - Get started
3. [FAQ.md](FAQ.md) - Common questions

**👨‍💻 Developers**
1. [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) - How to contribute
2. [ARCHITECTURE.md](ARCHITECTURE.md) - System design
3. [API_DOCUMENTATION.md](API_DOCUMENTATION.md) - API reference
4. [TEST_GUIDE.md](TEST_GUIDE.md) - Testing

**🏢 DevOps/SRE**
1. [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md) - Deploy to production
2. [CONFIGURATION.md](CONFIGURATION.md) - Configure systems
3. [MONITORING.md](MONITORING.md) - Observability
4. [SCALING.md](SCALING.md) - Scale up

**🤖 AI/ML Engineers**
1. [GEMINI_3_FEATURES.md](GEMINI_3_FEATURES.md) - Gemini 3 capabilities
2. [GEMINI_3_IMPLEMENTATION.md](GEMINI_3_IMPLEMENTATION.md) - Implementation
3. [GEMINI_3_BEST_PRACTICES.md](GEMINI_3_BEST_PRACTICES.md) - Optimization
4. [COST_OPTIMIZATION.md](COST_OPTIMIZATION.md) - Cost management

### By Task

**🚀 Initial Setup**
1. Prerequisites check
2. [QUICKSTART.md](QUICKSTART.md) - Install and run
3. [CONFIGURATION.md](CONFIGURATION.md) - Configure
4. [TEST_GUIDE.md](TEST_GUIDE.md) - Verify

**🔧 Development**
1. [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) - Setup dev environment
2. [ARCHITECTURE.md](ARCHITECTURE.md) - Understand system
3. [API_DOCUMENTATION.md](API_DOCUMENTATION.md) - API reference
4. [TEST_GUIDE.md](TEST_GUIDE.md) - Write tests

**📦 Deployment**
1. [DEPLOYMENT.md](DEPLOYMENT.md) - Choose platform
2. [CONFIGURATION.md](CONFIGURATION.md) - Production config
3. [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) - Harden security
4. [MONITORING.md](MONITORING.md) - Set up monitoring

**🎯 Optimization**
1. [GEMINI_3_BEST_PRACTICES.md](GEMINI_3_BEST_PRACTICES.md) - Best practices
2. [COST_OPTIMIZATION.md](COST_OPTIMIZATION.md) - Reduce costs
3. [PERFORMANCE.md](PERFORMANCE.md) - Improve speed
4. [SCALING.md](SCALING.md) - Scale up

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## 📱 Quick Links

### External Resources

- **[Gemini 3 Documentation](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/gemini-3)** - Official Gemini 3 docs
- **[Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/)** - Test Gemini 3
- **[React Documentation](https://react.dev/)** - React reference
- **[FastAPI Documentation](https://fastapi.tiangolo.com/)** - FastAPI guide

### Community

- **[GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Thimethane/aegisai)** - Source code
- **[GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Thimethane/aegisai/issues)** - Bug reports
- **[GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/Thimethane/aegisai/discussions)** - Community forum
- **[Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md)** - How to contribute

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## 🆘 Getting Help

### Troubleshooting Flow

```
Issue?
  │
  ├─ Installation/Setup → QUICKSTART.md
  │
  ├─ Configuration → CONFIGURATION.md
  │
  ├─ Gemini 3 API → GEMINI_3_FEATURES.md
  │
  ├─ Deployment → DEPLOYMENT.md
  │
  ├─ Performance → PERFORMANCE.md
  │
  └─ Not found? → FAQ.md or GitHub Issues
```

### Support Channels

1. **Documentation** - Check relevant guide above
2. **FAQ** - [FAQ.md](FAQ.md)
3. **GitHub Issues** - Report bugs
4. **GitHub Discussions** - Ask questions
5. **Email** - support@aegisai.dev

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## 📝 Documentation Standards

All AegisAI documentation follows these principles:

- ✅ **Gemini 3 First** - All guides assume Gemini 3.0
- ✅ **Code Examples** - Working code in TypeScript/Python
- ✅ **Visual Aids** - Diagrams and tables where helpful
- ✅ **Production Ready** - Real-world, production-grade examples
- ✅ **Up to Date** - Reflects current version (3.0.0)

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## 🔄 Documentation Updates

**Current Version**: 3.0.0 (Gemini 3 Release)  
**Last Updated**: January 2025  
**Next Review**: March 2025

### Recent Changes

- ✅ Complete Gemini 3 migration
- ✅ New Gemini 3 feature guides
- ✅ Updated all code examples
- ✅ Production deployment guides
- ✅ Cost optimization strategies

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## 🌟 Star Contributors

Documentation maintained by the AegisAI team with contributions from the community.

**Want to improve the docs?** See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)!

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