> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://r2r-patch-decruft-openapi-json.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

# R2R Installation

Welcome to the R2R installation guide. R2R offers powerful features for your RAG applications, including:

* **Flexibility**: Run with cloud-based LLMs or entirely on your local machine
* **State-of-the-Art Tech**: Advanced RAG techniques like [hybrid search](/cookbooks/hybrid-search), [GraphRAG](/cookbooks/graphrag), and [agentic RAG](/cookbooks/agent).
* **Auth & Orchestration**: Production must-haves like [auth](/cookbooks/user-auth) and [ingestion orchestration](/cookbooks/orchestration).

## Choose Your System

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  <Card title="R2R Light" icon="feather" href="/documentation/installation/light">
    A lightweight version of R2R, **perfect for quick prototyping and simpler applications**. Some advanced features, like orchestration and advanced document parsing, may not be available.
  </Card>

  <Card title="R2R" icon="server" href="/documentation/installation/full">
    The full-featured R2R system, ideal **for advanced use cases and production deployments**. Includes all components and capabilities, such as **Hatchet** for orchestration and **Unstructured** for parsing.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Choose the system that best aligns with your requirements and proceed with the installation guide.