> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://slush.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://slush.gitbook.io/docs/readme.md).
# Developer Platform
Welcome to your team’s developer platform
Slush is a lightweight Python web framework designed for clarity, extensibility, and performance.
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### Get started in 5 minutes
Setting up your first API call should be the easiest part of getting started. With clear endpoints, copy-paste-ready examples, and quick authentication, you’ll be up and running in minutes, not hours.
No guesswork, no complexity, just your first successful call, fast.
Get startedDocumentation
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```python
from pydantic import BaseModel
from slush.core.response import Response
from slush.core.routing import Router
class UserCreate(BaseModel):
name: str
age: int
user_router = Router()
```
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### Install Slush
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```bash
$ pip install slush
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### Run your project
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```bash
$ slush runserver main:app
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Join Us in Building Slush Together
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Slush is built with collaboration at its core. We welcome contributions from developers, designers, and creators who want to improve the project and build something meaningful together.
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To get started, simply fork the repository, make your changes, and open a pull request. Whether it’s fixing bugs, improving documentation, or adding new features — every contribution counts.
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