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# MediaKind Documentation

# Welcome to MediaKind’s documentation

Everything you need to build, integrate, and scale premium video experiences.

### [MK.IO](/mkio/getting-started)

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Simplified live and on-demand streaming with one powerful self-service platform.

[Getting Started](/mkio/getting-started)

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[Core Concepts](/mkio/understanding/core-concepts)

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[How-to Guides](/mkio/how-to/overview)

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### [API Guides](/platform/overview)

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Learn how to authenticate, make your first call, and choose the right API for the job.

[Authentication](/platform/getting-started/authentication)

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[First API call](/platform/getting-started/first-api-call)

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[Which API to use](/platform/getting-started/which-api)

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### [MK.IO Beam](/beam/quick-start)

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Cloud-managed contribution, reception, and head-end workflows for broadcasters and streamers.

[Getting Started](/beam/quick-start)

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[System Administration](/beam/system-admin)

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[Video & Audio Encoding](/beam/live-encoder)

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### [API Reference](/mkio/api/media)

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Explore REST endpoints for media, operations, fleets, and the Harmonic VOS platform.

[Media API](/mkio/api/media)

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[Management API](/mkio/api/management)

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[Fleets API](/beam/api/fleets)

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## Quick links

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## Building with AI tools?

Wire our Docs MCP into Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot and more, grounding AI responses in the latest MediaKind documentation.

[Get started →](https://docs.mediakind.com/mcp)

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**Need help?** Search the knowledge base or contact the MediaKind [support team](https://support.mk.io).

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