# Get Started

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.redpanda.com/llms.txt). Component-specific: [streaming-full.txt](https://docs.redpanda.com/streaming-full.txt)

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-   [What’s New](whats-new/)

    Summary of new features and updates in the release.

-   [Introduction to Redpanda](intro-to-events/)

    Learn about Redpanda event streaming.

-   [How Redpanda Works](architecture/)

    Learn specifics about Redpanda architecture.

-   [Redpanda Streaming Quickstart](quick-start/)

    Learn how to quickly start working with a local Redpanda cluster.

-   [Redpanda Licensing](licenses/)

    Redpanda Streaming is free and source-available at the Redpanda GitHub repo. Additional features are included with an Enterprise license.

-   [Redpanda CLI](rpk/)

    The `rpk` command line interface tool lets you manage your Redpanda cluster, without the need to run a separate script for each function, as with Apache Kafka.

-   [Partner Integrations](partner-integration/)

    Learn about Redpanda integrations built and supported by our partners.