> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.convai.com/api-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.convai.com/api-docs/convai-playground/get-started.md). # Get Started A guided overview of the first steps in Convai Playground, including navigation, character creation, testing, and essential global controls. ## Introduction ## Welcome to Convai Playground! Your workspace for creating, customizing, and testing AI-powered characters. This page gives you a high-level overview of the core tools and workflows, helping you get productive quickly. Each section below links to a dedicated page where you can dive deeper. ## Prerequisites * A Convai account. ## Core Concepts * **Character** – An AI persona you create and customize with unique personality traits, language, knowledge, and behavior settings. * **Avatar Studio** – A no-code editor where you can design your character’s visual appearance and configure its **Avatar Studio Experience**, including environment, animations, interaction settings, and more. ## Quick Start Flow * **Dashboard Overview**\ Learn the layout, view your recent characters and experiences, and see where to create a new character or Convai Simulation Experience.\ Continue to: [*Dashboard Overview*](/api-docs/convai-playground/get-started/dashboard-overview.md) * **Creating a New Character**\ Start building your AI character by naming it, defining its description, choosing a language and voice, and setting its personality.\ Continue to: [*Creating a New Character*](/api-docs/convai-playground/get-started/creating-a-new-character.md) * **Testing a Character**\ Test your character in real time using the **Chatbox** for text and voice interactions, or via **Video Call** for a more immersive experience.\ Continue to: [*Testing a Character*](/api-docs/convai-playground/get-started/testing-a-character.md) * **Global Character Controls**\ Learn about tools available across all character pages, such as Versioning, Update, and Character Settings.\ Continue to: [*Global Character Controls*](/api-docs/convai-playground/get-started/global-character-controls.md) * **Character Versioning**\ Save and switch between different versions of your character for safe experimentation and iteration.\ Continue to: [*Character Versioning*](/api-docs/convai-playground/get-started/character-versioning.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.convai.com/api-docs/convai-playground/get-started.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. 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.