| title | Quickstart |
|---|---|
| description | Start leveraging Polyvia for your data in minutes |
Follow these steps to integrate Polyvia into your workflow and start extracting insights from your visual documents.
Navigate to [Polyvia Studio](https://app.polyvia.ai) and sign up or log in to your account. Go to the **Settings** section in Polyvia Studio to generate your API key. This key will be used for all API requests and MCP integrations. Drag and drop your PDFs, slides, or other visual documents into the upload zone. Polyvia will extract visual logic and index facts automatically. Use our `/ingest` endpoint to programmatically upload documents. Check the [API Reference](/api-reference/introduction) for details. Open a chat session in Polyvia Studio and ask questions. Get answers with audit-ready citations pointing to exact documents, pages, and visual sources. Use the `/query` endpoint to programmatically search your knowledge base. See the [API Reference](/api-reference/endpoint/query) for details.Explore more ways to use Polyvia:
Build custom integrations with our REST API. Connect Polyvia to Claude Desktop and Cursor. Stay updated with the latest news and features. **Need help?** Contact us at [senyao@polyvia.ai](mailto:senyao@polyvia.ai) or visit [Polyvia Studio](https://app.polyvia.ai) for support.