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

# Introducing Atlas Connect

Atlas Connect is a set of **Open APIs** that expose Atlas application data and functionality to external apps and developers

These APIs enable you to build custom ordering experiences, sync data, and connect AI agents to merchant operations

## APIs

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Storefront API" icon="store" href="/connect/storefront-api/authentication">
    Browse menus, manage carts, accept payments, confirm orders
  </Card>

  <Card title="Admin API" icon="gear" href="/connect/admin-api/authentication">
    Sync menus, create orders, manage users, query inventory
  </Card>

  <Card title="MCP Server" icon="robot" href="/connect/mcp/overview">
    Connect AI agents to your Atlas store
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Common use cases

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Online ordering" icon="cart-shopping" href="/connect/storefront-api/checkout-flow">
    Menu, cart, payment, order confirmation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Order integration" icon="receipt" href="/connect/admin-api/orders/create-order">
    Create orders from custom channels
  </Card>

  <Card title="Menu sync" icon="utensils" href="/connect/admin-api/menus/menu-create-or-update">
    Sections, items, modifiers in a single call
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI operations" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/connect/mcp/setup">
    Manage outlet status across all channels
  </Card>
</CardGroup>