Getting started
Seven short pages, in the order most people need them.
| Page | You’ll get |
|---|---|
| What is Valem? | The idea in five minutes — models, derivations, constraints, effects. |
| Try the sandbox | A model built from a plain-language description, in the browser, with no install. |
| Quickstart | Valem running on your machine: console, backend API, developer UI. |
| Build models in Claude or ChatGPT | A live, editable model card right in the conversation: add one connector URL, then just ask. |
| Connect your agent (MCP pairing) | An AI agent and a browser tab driving one shared live model. |
| FAQ — and when not to use Valem | How it compares to a rules engine or plain code, and where it’s the wrong tool. |
| Valem vs alternatives | Valem vs letting the LLM compute, a code interpreter, a rules engine, a form library, and a spreadsheet. |
After this chapter: Usage scenarios shows where Valem fits in a real project, and the Model guide explains how models are written.