> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hex-rays.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hex-rays.com/8.4/readme.md).

# Welcome to Hex-Rays docs

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This documentation is intended for IDA **version 8.4**, and includes the essential docs for the older release. **For the up-to-date documentation** covering all features and improvements, as well as the Release Notes and Archive, **please refer to the** [**documentation for the latest IDA release**](https://docs.hex-rays.com/).
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Discover the core of Hex-Rays guides and manuals, guiding you through IDA features and real-life usage scenarios.

## Our Guides

Delve into detailed guides to discover IDA features and maximize its capabilities.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/T5FRLkpaNRXKXmqgXsFF"><strong>User Guide</strong></a></td><td>Explore the main IDA interface and features, learn how to customize your experience and take advantage of plugins or utilities.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/78UYWzgp7WuzajUvcE7G"><strong>Developer Guide</strong></a></td><td>Discover our Developer Kit, featuring the <a href="https://cpp.docs.hex-rays.com/"><strong>IDA C++ SDK</strong></a> and <a href="https://python.docs.hex-rays.com/"><strong>IDAPython API</strong></a>. Additionally, explore the IDC scripting language.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/W50pz1syFt5aDOuXWzmS"><strong>Admin Guide</strong></a></td><td>Check how to install and manage Teams and Lumina servers as well as handle floating licenses.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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