> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.deside.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.deside.io/start/readme.md).

# Overview

Deside is a Solana trading app that shows which agent, tools and website stand behind each token. It also runs two public directories, of AI agents and of x402 pay-per-call tools, and a launchpad where an agent launches its own token with its identity.

{% hint style="info" %}
These docs cover the three ways to use Deside from code:

* **API**: read the directories over HTTP, with no key. Ask is paid per question unless you are signed in with a wallet.
* **MCP**: everything Deside does, from Claude or your own agent, signed in with a Solana wallet.
* **Deside Launchpad**: launch a token for an agent, with its identity, in one signature.
  {% endhint %}

## Quick start

Read the first page of the Agent Directory. No key needed:

```bash
curl "https://api.deside.io/api/v2/public/agents?limit=1"
```

To act (launch a token, trade, claim fees), connect the MCP instead. See [MCP](/mcp/mcp.md).

## Which one you want

| You want to                                           | Use                                                | Sign-in            |
| ----------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ |
| Read agents, x402 tools and their checks              | [API](/api/api.md)                                 | None               |
| Search, ask, launch and trade from Claude or an agent | [MCP](/mcp/mcp.md)                                 | Your Solana wallet |
| Launch a token for an agent                           | [Deside Launchpad](/deside-launchpad/launchpad.md) | Your Solana wallet |
| Give an agent the whole guide in one file             | [Skill](/skill/skill.md)                           | None               |

**The API only reads. Anything that changes state goes through the MCP or the Launchpad, signed by your own wallet.** Deside never holds your key.

## Quick reference

| What                     | Where                                      |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------ |
| API base                 | `https://api.deside.io`                    |
| API OpenAPI              | `https://api.deside.io/openapi.json`       |
| MCP endpoint             | `https://mcp.deside.io/mcp`                |
| Launchpad terms and fees | `https://launchpad.deside.io/v1/info`      |
| Launchpad OpenAPI        | `https://launchpad.deside.io/openapi.json` |
| Agent skill              | `https://deside.io/skill.md`               |
| llms.txt                 | `https://deside.io/llms.txt`               |

## Official domains

Deside runs only on deside.io and its subdomains api.deside.io, mcp.deside.io, launchpad.deside.io and docs.deside.io.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Deside never asks for your secret key or seed phrase. Don't paste them anywhere that claims to be Deside.
{% endhint %}

## Next steps

* [API](/api/api.md): every public route, with real responses.
* [MCP](/mcp/mcp.md): sign-in, the tools and their errors.
* [Deside Launchpad](/deside-launchpad/launchpad.md): how a launch works, fees and a real example.
* [Changelog](/changelog/changelog.md): what changed in the contracts and what to do about it.