# Introduction

![WELCOME](https://4261895797-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F656do4r0WbvTocgszcsk%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2a999a675a5c25c7eaea041e28c20e913aa598d8%2Fintroduction.png?alt=media)

Hey there! I’m **Kartik Mehta**, the creator of **The DAO Tool** — and I’m genuinely excited to have you here.

This guide is designed to help you get the most out of the platform, whether you’re:

* Setting up your local environment.
* Integrating GitHub or Discord.
* Exploring the project architecture.
* Customising your own DAO workflows.
* Using the REST API to extend the platform.

The DAO Tool is open-source, modular, and built with love for async, decentralised teams. Whether you're running a DAO, an open-source project, or just experimenting — **this doc is your map**.

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Please stick around, explore the sections, and don’t hesitate to fork, build, and contribute.
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I'm available if you'd like to chat or discuss anything. Feel free to reach out via [X](https://x.com/kartik_mehta8) or schedule a time on [Calendly](https://calendly.com/kartikmehta/15min).

Thanks for checking it out — and seriously, welcome aboard.


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Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.thedaotool.com/readme.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.