# Dify Docs: English Cloud > Dify is an open-source platform for building AI applications. It provides a comprehensive set of tools and features to help you build, deploy, and manage your AI applications. ## Cloud - [English / Cloud / Developer Resources (152 pages)](https://docs.dify.ai/_llms/en/cloud/developer-resources.txt): Documentation for English / Cloud / Developer Resources. ### Use - [Use Dify](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/getting-started/introduction.md): Orchestrate, publish, and monitor AI applications in your workspace #### Orchestrate - [App Toolkit](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/additional-features.md): Optional features that make your Dify apps more useful - [Go to Anything](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/goto-anything.md): Search and jump to apps, agents, knowledge bases, integrations, and workflow nodes from anywhere with a keyboard shortcut ##### Workflow & Chatflow - [Workflow & Chatflow](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/workflow-chatflow.md): Build agentic workflows that combine AI models, tools, and logic into reliable, repeatable processes - [Orchestration Logic](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/orchestrate-node.md): How to arrange, nest, or reuse nodes when building a Workflow or Chatflow - [Hotkeys](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/shortcut-key.md): Keyboard shortcuts for building workflows faster in Dify - [Version Control](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/version-control.md) - [Snippets](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/snippet.md): Reuse and share groups of nodes across workflows ###### Nodes - [LLM](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/llm.md): Invoke language models for text generation and analysis - [Knowledge Retrieval](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/knowledge-retrieval.md): Retrieve relevant content from knowledge bases and use it as context for downstream nodes - [Answer](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/answer.md): Define response content in Chatflow applications - [Output](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/output.md): Return workflow results to the end user or API caller - [Agent](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/agent.md): Run an agent as a step in your workflow, reasoning and using tools to complete a task - [Question Classifier](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/question-classifier.md): Intelligently categorize user input to route workflow paths - [If-Else](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/ifelse.md): Add conditional logic and branching to workflows - [Iteration](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/iteration.md): Process arrays by applying workflows to each element - [Loop](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/loop.md): Execute repetitive workflows with progressive refinement - [Code](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/code.md): Execute custom Python or JavaScript for data processing - [Template](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/template.md): Transform and format data using Jinja2 templating - [Variable Aggregator](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/variable-aggregator.md): Converge exclusive workflow branches into a single output - [Document Extractor](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/doc-extractor.md): Extract text content from uploaded documents for AI processing - [Variable Assigner](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/variable-assigner.md): Manage persistent conversation variables in Chatflow applications - [Parameter Extractor](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/parameter-extractor.md): Convert natural language to structured data using LLM intelligence - [HTTP Request](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/http-request.md): Connect to external APIs and web services - [List Operator](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/list-operator.md): Filter, sort, and select elements from arrays - [Tool Node](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/tools.md): Connect to external services and APIs ###### Start - [Start Node](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/start.md): Choose how your workflow begins, on demand or automatically - [User Input](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/user-input.md): Collects user inputs to start Workflow and Chatflow applications ###### Trigger - [Trigger](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/trigger/overview.md) - [Schedule Trigger](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/trigger/schedule-trigger.md) - [Integration Trigger](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/trigger/plugin-trigger.md) - [Webhook Trigger](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/trigger/webhook-trigger.md) ###### Human Input - [Human Input](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/nodes/human-input.md): Pause workflows to request human input ###### Debug - [Handle Errors](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/predefined-error-handling-logic.md) - [Single Node](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/debug/step-run.md) - [Variable Inspector](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/debug/variable-inspect.md) - [Run History](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/debug/history-and-logs.md) - [Error Types](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/debug/error-type.md) ##### Agent - [Agent](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/new-agent/overview.md): Build an agent once, then put it to work as a standalone app or inside a workflow - [Build an Agent](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/new-agent/build.md): Create an agent and shape what it can do, by hand or by describing what you want ##### Basic Apps - [Agent](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/agent.md): Chat-style apps where the model can reason, make decisions, and use tools autonomously - [Chatbot](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/chatbot.md): The simplest way to build a conversational app with a model and a prompt - [Text Generator](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/build/text-generator.md): Simple single-turn apps for generating text from a prompt and user inputs #### Publish - [Overview](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/publish/README.md): Get your Dify applications into users' hands with web apps, APIs, embeds, and integrations - [MCP Server](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/publish/publish-mcp.md): Expose your Dify applications as MCP servers for integration with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other AI development tools - [Publish Apps to Marketplace](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/publish/publish-to-marketplace.md): Publish your apps to Dify Marketplace and share them with the world ##### Web App - [Workflow Web Apps](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/publish/webapp/workflow-webapp.md): Turn your workflows into powerful web applications with batch processing, result management, and streamlined user experiences - [Chat Web Apps](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/publish/webapp/chatflow-webapp.md): Turn your Chatflow into a fully-featured conversation interface with persistent history and interactive features - [Settings](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/publish/webapp/web-app-settings.md): Configure branding, basic access controls, and user experience settings for your published web applications - [Embed Your Web App](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/publish/webapp/embedding-in-websites.md): Deploy your published web app on any website through iframes, chat widgets, or custom integrations #### Monitor - [Dashboard](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/monitor/analysis.md): Monitor performance, costs, and user engagement through Dify's built-in analytics dashboard - [Logs](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/monitor/logs.md): Browse and inspect your app's conversation and run logs, understand log retention, and manage archived workflow logs - [Annotation System](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/monitor/annotation-reply.md): Build a curated library of high-quality responses to improve consistency and bypass AI generation ##### Integrations - [Integrate with LangSmith](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/monitor/integrations/integrate-langsmith.md) - [Integrate with Langfuse](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/monitor/integrations/integrate-langfuse.md) - [Integrate with Opik](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/monitor/integrations/integrate-opik.md) - [Integrate with W&B Weave](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/monitor/integrations/integrate-weave.md): Send traces from Dify applications to W&B Weave for LLM observability - [Integrate with Arize](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/monitor/integrations/integrate-arize.md) - [Integrate with Phoenix](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/monitor/integrations/integrate-phoenix.md) - [Integrate with Alibaba Cloud Monitor](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/monitor/integrations/integrate-aliyun.md): Send traces and metrics from Dify applications to Alibaba Cloud Monitor (ARMS) via OpenTelemetry #### Knowledge - [Knowledge](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/readme.md) - [Test Knowledge Retrieval](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/test-retrieval.md) - [Integrate Knowledge within Apps](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/integrate-knowledge-within-application.md) - [Knowledge Request Rate Limit](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/knowledge-request-rate-limit.md) - [Knowledge Data Storage Limit](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/knowledge-storage-limit.md): What counts toward your plan's knowledge storage, what happens when you reach the limit, and how to free space ##### Create ###### Ready-to-Use Knowledge Base - [Create a Ready-to-Use Knowledge Base](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/create-knowledge/introduction.md) - [Configure the Chunk Settings](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/create-knowledge/chunking-and-cleaning-text.md) - [Specify the Index Method and Retrieval Settings](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/create-knowledge/setting-indexing-methods.md) ###### Import Data - [Upload Local Files](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/create-knowledge/import-text-data/readme.md) - [Sync Data from Notion](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/create-knowledge/import-text-data/sync-from-notion.md) - [Import Data from Website](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/create-knowledge/import-text-data/sync-from-website.md) ###### Custom Knowledge Base - [Build a Custom Knowledge Base](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/knowledge-pipeline/readme.md) - [Step 1: Create Knowledge Pipeline](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/knowledge-pipeline/create-knowledge-pipeline.md) - [Step 2: Orchestrate Knowledge Pipeline](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/knowledge-pipeline/knowledge-pipeline-orchestration.md) - [Step 3: Publish Knowledge Pipeline](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/knowledge-pipeline/publish-knowledge-pipeline.md) - [Step 4: Upload Files](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/knowledge-pipeline/upload-files.md) - [Step 5: Manage and Use Knowledge Base](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/knowledge-pipeline/manage-knowledge-base.md) - [Authorize Data Source](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/knowledge-pipeline/authorize-data-source.md) ###### Connect to External Knowledge - [Connect to External Knowledge Base](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/connect-external-knowledge-base.md): Integrate external knowledge sources with Dify applications through API connections to leverage custom RAG systems or third-party knowledge services - [External Knowledge API](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/external-knowledge-api.md): API specification that your external knowledge service must implement to integrate with Dify ##### Manage - [Manage Knowledge Content](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/manage-knowledge/maintain-knowledge-documents.md) - [Manage Document Metadata](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/metadata.md) - [Manage Knowledge Settings](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/knowledge/manage-knowledge/introduction.md) #### Integrations - [Integrations](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/plugins.md): Connect Dify to model providers, tools, data sources, and external services - [Model Providers](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/model-providers.md): Use models with your AI credits, or connect your own provider accounts and keys - [Dify Tools](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/tools.md): Manage tools that enable LLMs to interact with external services and APIs ##### Custom Endpoint - [Custom Endpoints](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/api-extension/api-extension.md) - [External Data Tool](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/api-extension/external-data-tool-api-extension.md) - [Sensitive Content Moderation](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/api-extension/moderation-api-extension.md) - [Deploy Custom Endpoints Using Cloudflare Workers](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/api-extension/cloudflare-worker.md) #### Workspace - [Overview](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/readme.md): Workspaces are the foundational organizational unit in Dify—everything your team builds, configures, and manages exists within a workspace - [Manage Apps](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/app-management.md): Organize, maintain, and share your AI applications with powerful management tools and best practices - [Manage Members](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/team-members-management.md): Add teammates to your workspace and manage the roles that control their access - [Personal Settings](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/personal-account-management.md): Manage your profile and preferences across all workspaces - [Billing](https://docs.dify.ai/en/cloud/use-dify/workspace/subscription-management.md): Manage your workspace subscription, plan changes, and the Dify for Education discount ### Learn - [Key Concepts](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/key-concepts.md): Quick overview of essential Dify concepts #### Tutorials - [30-Minute Quick Start](https://docs.dify.ai/en/quick-start.md): Dive into Dify through an example app - [Simple Chatbot](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/simple-chatbot.md): Hello World - [Twitter Account Analyzer](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/twitter-chatflow.md): Build a Chatflow that scrapes a Twitter profile via Crawlbase and analyzes the user's tweets with an LLM - [Customer Service Bot With Knowledge Base](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/customer-service-bot.md): Build a Chatflow that answers customer questions from a knowledge base - [AI Image Generation App](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/build-ai-image-generation-app.md) - [Article Reader Using File Upload](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/article-reader.md) ##### Workflow 101 - [Lesson 1: What is a Workflow?](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/workflow-101/lesson-01.md) - [Lesson 2: Head and Tail (Start & Output Node)](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/workflow-101/lesson-02.md) - [Lesson 3: The Brain of the Workflow (LLM Node)](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/workflow-101/lesson-03.md) - [Lesson 4: The Cheat Sheet (Knowledge Retrieval)](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/workflow-101/lesson-04.md) - [Lesson 5: The Crossroads of Your Workflow (Sorting and Executing)](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/workflow-101/lesson-05.md) - [Lesson 6: Handle Multiple Tasks (Parameter Extraction & Iteration)](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/workflow-101/lesson-06.md) - [Lesson 7: Enhance Workflows (Tools)](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/workflow-101/lesson-07.md) - [Lesson 8: The Agent Node](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/workflow-101/lesson-08.md) - [Lesson 9: Layout Designer (Template)](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/workflow-101/lesson-09.md) - [Lesson 10: Publish and Monitor Your AI App](https://docs.dify.ai/en/learn/tutorials/workflow-101/lesson-10.md) ## OpenAPI Specs - [openapi_service](/en/api-reference/openapi_service.json)