# NERVous System documentation

[Back to the project README](../README.md)

Choose the path that matches what you need:

- **New users:** start with [Getting started](getting-started.md), then review [Operations](operations.md) before changing state or risk settings.
- **Operators:** use [Operations](operations.md) for worker controls, dashboard usage, state isolation, and configuration.
- **Contributors:** read [Architecture](architecture.md) for the component model, execution flow, repository layout, and package design.
- **Evaluators:** see the [Benchmark](benchmark.md) for the focused NERVous-versus-baseline comparison.

## Guides

| Guide | Contents |
|-------|----------|
| [Getting started](getting-started.md) | npm installation, first use, package maintenance, and local development |
| [Architecture](architecture.md) | Components, orchestration flow, repository layout, and component documentation |
| [Operations](operations.md) | Live workers, dashboard, runtime state, drain behavior, risk gates, and model defaults |
| [Benchmark](benchmark.md) | Method, results, interpretation, and limitations |
| [Release policy](../RELEASES.md) | Compatibility commitments, state policy, and known architectural limitations |