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

# Introduction

**Evolution API v2** is a robust platform dedicated to empowering small businesses, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and individuals with limited resources,
going beyond a simple messaging solution via **WhatsApp™**.

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive API that enables these groups to strengthen their businesses, whether locally or online, by integrating with **multiple platforms and services**.

The best part is that our service is **completely free**, designed to support those striving to succeed in a competitive market landscape.

Originally, **Evolution API** started as a WhatsApp control API based on CodeChat, utilizing the Baileys library. Over time, the platform expanded to
support not only WhatsApp but also integrations with services like **Typebot, Chatwoot, Dify, and OpenAI**.
Additionally, the Evolution API supports both the WhatsApp API based on Baileys and the official WhatsApp Business API, with future support planned for Instagram and Messenger.

Visit our [repository](https://github.com/EvolutionAPI/evolution-api) and join our [community](https://evolution-api.com) to be a part of the project.

## Installation

Learn how to install the full version at:

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  <Card title="Installation with Docker" icon="docker" href="/v2/pt/install/docker">
    Learn how to install the full Evolution API with Docker
  </Card>

  <Card title="NVM" icon="js" href="/v2/pt/install/nvm">
    Learn how to install the Evolution API with NVM
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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  <Card title="API Documentation" icon="book" href="/v2/pt/definitions/connections">
    View the API documentation with code examples
  </Card>

  <Card title="Postman Collection" icon="webhook" href="https://www.postman.com/agenciadgcode/evolution-api/collection/gqr041s/evolution-api-v2-0">
    Use the official API collection for Postman.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>