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---
weight: 7
title: "References"
description: "Reference"
type: chapter
icon: menu_book
lead: ""
date: 2020-10-06T08:49:15+00:00
lastmod: 2020-10-06T08:49:15+00:00
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---
## Overview
The **References** section provides comprehensive technical documentation for developers and system administrators working with LocalAI. This includes API specifications, command-line reference, architecture details, and compatibility information.
### Who Should Read This Section
- **API Developers** integrating LocalAI into applications
- **System Administrators** configuring and maintaining installations
- **DevOps Engineers** understanding architecture and deployment
- **Troubleshooters** diagnosing issues and errors
---
## Topics
### 🔌 [API Errors](api-errors.md)
Complete reference of all API error codes, messages, and troubleshooting guidance.
**Key topics:**
- Error code enumeration
- Error message formats
- Common error scenarios
- Resolution strategies
**Recommended for:** Developers handling API responses and errors
---
### 🏗️ [Architecture](architecture.md)
Overview of LocalAI's system architecture, components, and data flow.
**Key topics:**
- System components
- Data flow diagrams
- Component interactions
- Design principles
**Recommended for:** System architects and advanced users
---
### 📦 [Binaries](binaries.md)
Reference documentation for LocalAI binary files and their purposes.
**Key topics:**
- Binary file descriptions
- Usage instructions
- File locations
- Version information
**Recommended for:** Users understanding installation structure
---
### 💻 [CLI Reference](cli-reference.md)
Complete command-line interface reference with all commands, flags, and examples.
**Key topics:**
- Command enumeration
- Flag documentation
- Usage examples
- Environment variables
**Recommended for:** Command-line users and script developers
---
### 🔄 [Compatibility Table](compatibility-table.md)
Comprehensive compatibility matrix for models, backends, and platforms.
**Key topics:**
- Model compatibility
- Backend support matrix
- Platform requirements
- Version compatibility
**Recommended for:** Users selecting models and configurations
---
### 🎮 [NVIDIA L4T](nvidia-l4t.md)
Documentation for NVIDIA Linux for Tegra (L4T) platform support.
**Key topics:**
- L4T platform requirements
- Installation procedures
- Configuration options
- Known issues
**Recommended for:** NVIDIA Jetson/Tegra users
---
### 🔤 [Shell Completion](shell-completion.md)
Guide to enabling shell completion for LocalAI CLI commands.
**Key topics:**
- Bash completion setup
- Zsh completion setup
- Fish completion setup
- Customization options
**Recommended for:** Command-line power users
---
### 📊 [System Info](system-info.md)
Reference for system information commands and diagnostics.
**Key topics:**
- System info commands
- Diagnostic output
- Hardware detection
- Performance metrics
**Recommended for:** System administrators and troubleshooters
---
### 🤖 [AI Coding Assistants](ai-coding-assistants.md)
Policy for AI-assisted contributions: licensing, DCO, and attribution.
**Key topics:**
- Aligned with the Linux kernel's AI assistants policy
- Signed-off-by and DCO rules
- `Assisted-by` commit trailer format
- Scope and responsibility of the human submitter
**Recommended for:** Contributors using AI coding assistants (Claude, Copilot, Cursor, Codex, etc.)
---
## Quick Links
| Task | Documentation |
|------|---------------|
| API integration | [API Errors](api-errors.md) |
| CLI commands | [CLI Reference](cli-reference.md) |
| Check compatibility | [Compatibility Table](compatibility-table.md) |
| System diagnostics | [System Info](system-info.md) |
| Contribute with AI assistance | [AI Coding Assistants](ai-coding-assistants.md) |
---
## Prerequisites
Before using reference documentation, ensure you have:
1. ✅ LocalAI installed and running
2. ✅ Basic understanding of APIs and command-line interfaces
3. ✅ Familiarity with your target platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
---
## Related Sections
- 📖 [Advanced](../advanced/) - Deep dive into configuration and optimization
- 🔌 [Installation](../installation/) - Setup and deployment
- ⭐ [Features](../features/) - Feature overview
---
## Navigation
← [Advanced](../advanced/) | [FAQ](../faq.md) →