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

# Getting Started

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### [Installation](/getting_started/installation.md) 

Find ScopeCatch in the Slack App Directory, click "Add to Slack," and authorize the required permissions. Invite the bot to channels where you want scope creep detection.
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### [First Project Setup](/getting_started/first-project-setup.md)

Run `/scopecatch setup` in Slack to define your project name, scope, budget, and alert channel. This 2-minute setup activates detection and puts ScopeCatch in Learning Mode.
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### [Defining Scope-Best Practices](/getting_started/defining-scope-best-practices.md)

Be specific with deliverables, set clear revision limits, and explicitly state what's excluded from your project. The clearer your scope definition, the more accurate the detection.
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### [Understanding Alerts](/getting_started/understanding-alerts.md)

Each alert shows the client's message, why it was flagged, confidence score, and estimated impact. Use the 4 action buttons (Correct, Incorrect, Dismiss, Absorb) to help calibration.
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