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

# ERPDesktop: The Desktop Platform for ERP Operations

> ERPDesktop connects ERPNext and Odoo to hardware integrations, offline mode, encrypted local backups, and a plugin marketplace — in a native desktop app.

ERPDesktop is a native desktop application for macOS, Windows, and Linux that extends ERPNext and Odoo with hardware device support, encrypted local backups, an AI assistant, and a plugin marketplace. Whether you're running biometric attendance scanners, thermal receipt printers, or building custom integrations, ERPDesktop gives you the control layer your ERP was missing.

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  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/docs/docs/installation">
    Download and install ERPDesktop on macOS, Windows, or Linux in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/docs/docs/quickstart">
    Connect to your ERPNext or Odoo site and explore the platform in under 5 minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Platform Features" icon="grid-2" href="/docs/docs/features">
    Explore hardware integrations, dashboards, backups, and offline capabilities.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plugin Marketplace" icon="store" href="/docs/docs/plugins/marketplace">
    Install community and commercial plugins to extend your ERP in one click.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build a Plugin" icon="code" href="/docs/docs/plugins/create">
    Use the Python SDK to build and publish your own plugin to the marketplace.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="webhook" href="/docs/docs/api/overview">
    Integrate with ERPDesktop programmatically using the REST API.
  </Card>
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## How ERPDesktop works

ERPDesktop consists of two parts that work together:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the agent on your server">
    The `erpdesktop_agent` is an open-source bridge you install on your ERPNext or Odoo server. It creates a secure JSON-RPC channel between your ERP site and the desktop app.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the desktop app">
    Download the native app for your operating system. The onboarding screen walks you through connecting to your site in a few clicks.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect hardware and install plugins">
    Pair biometric devices, thermal printers, and other peripherals directly from the app. Browse the marketplace to extend your setup with community plugins.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run your operations">
    Manage backups, monitor dashboards, sync attendance, print receipts — all from a fast, lightweight desktop interface.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Works with your ERP

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  <Card title="ERPNext" icon="circle-check" href="https://erpdesktop.com/for-erpnext">
    Full support for ERPNext — sync attendance, print documents, and run custom automations against your ERPNext site.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Odoo" icon="circle-check" href="https://erpdesktop.com/for-odoo">
    Connect Odoo instances with the same hardware integrations and plugin ecosystem.
  </Card>
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