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This repository is the central source for all written guides, API references, and help content that ORY publishes online.

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This repository is the central source for all written guides, API references, and help content that ORY publishes online. When someone visits an ORY product's documentation website, they're reading content that lives here, organized as markdown files (simple, readable text files that get converted to web pages). The workflow is straightforward: a team member edits a markdown file, submits it for review, and once it's approved and merged, the system automatically publishes those changes to the live website within minutes. There's no separate "publishing" step or admin dashboard to navigate. This setup keeps documentation up-to-date and in sync with the actual products. ORY builds authentication, identity, and access-control software that developers use to add login and permission features to their apps. The documentation here covers everything someone needs to know: how to install and configure each product, API reference details (what endpoints exist, what data they accept), user guides (step-by-step instructions), and frequently asked questions. If you're a developer integrating an ORY product, or a system administrator setting it up, you'd come here to find answers. The repository itself is built for speed and reliability, it uses continuous integration (automatic testing on every change) to catch mistakes before they go live, and it's structured so that non-technical team members can contribute documentation updates without needing to know Git or command-line tools deeply. The README emphasizes that editing is as simple as changing a markdown file, which keeps the barrier to contribution low.

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