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

# OpenBookings: open-source hotel booking platform

> OpenBookings lets travelers search hotels by destination and dates, compare real-time pricing, and book with magic-link or social authentication.

OpenBookings is an open-source hotel booking platform that connects travelers with available properties worldwide. Search by city or destination, choose your dates and guests, compare pricing across properties, and book — all through a clean, modern interface powered by real-time availability data.

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  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Make your first hotel search in under 5 minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="/authentication">
    Sign in with magic-link email or Google / Apple
  </Card>

  <Card title="Hotel Search API" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/api/hotel-search">
    Search available properties via the REST API
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pricing & Discounts" icon="tag" href="/features/pricing">
    Understand how nightly rates and modifiers are calculated
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How OpenBookings works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose a destination">
    Type a city name into the search bar. OpenBookings uses instant typeahead to surface matching cities as you type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick your dates and guests">
    Select check-in and check-out dates using the date picker, then set the number of adults, children, and rooms you need.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Browse available properties">
    OpenBookings returns a ranked list of hotels near your destination with real-time pricing, room details, and refundability information.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in and book">
    Create an account in seconds with your email (no password required) or sign in with Google or Apple to complete your booking.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Explore the docs

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  <Card title="Search" icon="map-location-dot" href="/features/search">
    Destination search and geo-radius filtering
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pricing" icon="calculator" href="/features/pricing">
    Dynamic rate modifiers and discount types
  </Card>

  <Card title="Map view" icon="map" href="/features/map">
    Interactive map of nearby properties
  </Card>

  <Card title="Booking flow" icon="route" href="/guides/booking-flow">
    End-to-end guide for completing a booking
  </Card>

  <Card title="API overview" icon="code" href="/api/overview">
    REST API reference for developers
  </Card>

  <Card title="FAQ" icon="circle-question" href="/faq">
    Common questions and answers
  </Card>
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