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

# Welcome

Welcome to the documentation for **Cogni**, a decentralized platform for storing, sharing, and retrieving AI models, datasets, and files using **IPFS** (InterPlanetary File System). Cogni is designed to empower AI developers and researchers with reliable, immutable, and decentralized storage for their assets.

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### Jump right in

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