> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://botpress.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction to Studio

> Development environment for building AI agents and chatbots.

[Botpress Studio](https://studio.botpress.cloud) is an **integrated development environment (IDE)** for building, testing, and managing AI agents and chatbots. It combines advanced development tools with the simplicity of a **visual, drag-and-drop interface**, making it the central platform for all your bot development needs.

> [!TIP]
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> This section contains reference material for all concepts related to Botpress Studio. If you're looking for how-to guides, check out the [Guides section](https://botpress.com/docs/studio/guides/introduction.md).

## Key concepts

> [card] [Workflows](https://botpress.com/docs/studio/concepts/workflows.md)
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> Sequences of steps your bot takes

> [card] [Nodes](https://botpress.com/docs/studio/concepts/nodes)
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> Steps in a Workflow

> [card] [Cards](https://botpress.com/docs/studio/concepts/cards)
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> Actions your bot can take within a Node

> [card] [Knowledge Bases](https://botpress.com/docs/studio/concepts/knowledge-base)
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> Sources your bot can refer to

> [card] [Tables](https://botpress.com/docs/studio/concepts/tables.md)
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> Local databases for storing information

> [card] [Variables](https://botpress.com/docs/studio/concepts/variables)
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> Containers for storing and reusing data


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