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title: "Welcome to Shorebird Docs"
description: "Official documentation for Shorebird Code Push. Deploy instant over-the-air (OTA) updates and bug fixes directly to Flutter apps without waiting for app store reviews."
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## What is Shorebird?

[Section titled “What is Shorebird?”](#what-is-shorebird)

Shorebird lets you push code updates to your Flutter app instantly, without waiting for app store review. These docs are for Flutter developers integrating Shorebird into new or existing Flutter apps. These docs cover everything from your first integration to your custom deployment workflows.

## Before you begin

[Section titled “Before you begin”](#before-you-begin)

You’ll need the following before getting started:

* [Flutter 3.24.0 or later](https://docs.flutter.dev/install/quick) installed locally
* [Git](https://git-scm.com) installed locally



[QUICK START](/getting-started/)

## Explore the docs

[Section titled “Explore the docs”](#explore-the-docs)

[Getting Started](/getting-started/)Install Shorebird, create your first release, and push your first patch.

[Code Push](/code-push/)Learn how code push works, manage releases and patches, and configure update strategies.

[CI Integration](/code-push/ci/generic/)Automate releases and patches in your CI/CD pipeline.

## Get in touch

[Section titled “Get in touch”](#get-in-touch)

Still have questions? Reach out through any of these channels.

[Discord](https://discord.gg/shorebird)Join our active community where we're happy to help you.

[Email](mailto:contact@shorebird.dev)For private or confidential issues, reach us at contact\@shorebird.dev.