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

# Getting started with Community Edition

> Get started self-hosting Hoppscotch Community Edition. Review the steps for prerequisites, installation, configuration, and deployment.

Community Edition is the perfect starting point for individual developers or small teams looking to integrate Hoppscotch into their workflow without additional costs. It's open-source, meaning you can modify it as needed, though you'll manage updates and maintenance yourself. With Self Host Community edition you get access to Admin Dashboard which acts as a central hub for managing your workspaces and overseeing user-related activities.

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  <Card title="Prerequisites" iconType="light" icon="circle-arrow-right" href="/documentation/self-host/community-edition/prerequisites">
    Prerequisites to self-host Hoppscotch Community Edition on your infrastructure.
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    Install and build Hoppscotch Community Edition on your infrastructure.
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    Manage your Hoppscotch Community Edition instance with the Admin dashboard.
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