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# Getting Started
**Semantica** is the context and intelligence layer for AI — turning raw data into explainable, auditable knowledge graphs for high-stakes domains.
!!! tip "Just here for code?"
Jump straight to the [Quick Start](#quick-start) or explore the [Cookbook](cookbook.md) for interactive notebooks.
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## What You Can Build
- **GraphRAG Systems** — enhanced retrieval with semantic graph reasoning
- **AI Agents** — accountable agents with structured decision history and memory
- **Knowledge Graphs** — production-ready semantic knowledge bases
- **Compliance-Ready AI** — auditable systems with full W3C PROV-O provenance
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## Installation
```bash
pip install semantica
```
With all optional dependencies:
```bash
pip install semantica[all]
```
Verify:
```python
import semantica
print(semantica.__version__)
```
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## Quick Start
```python
from semantica.context import AgentContext, ContextGraph
from semantica.vector_store import VectorStore
context = AgentContext(
vector_store=VectorStore(backend="faiss", dimension=768),
vector_store=VectorStore(backend="inmemory"),
knowledge_graph=ContextGraph(advanced_analytics=True),
decision_tracking=True,
)
# Store a memory
context.store("GPT-4 outperforms GPT-3.5 on reasoning benchmarks by 40%")
# Record a decision
decision_id = context.record_decision(
category="model_selection",
scenario="Choose LLM for production pipeline",
reasoning="GPT-4 benchmark advantage justifies cost increase",
outcome="selected_gpt4",
confidence=0.91,
)
# Find similar past decisions
precedents = context.find_precedents("model selection", limit=5)
```
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## Core Architecture
Semantica uses a modular, layered architecture — import only what you need.
| Layer | Modules | Purpose |
|-------|---------|---------|
| **Input** | `ingest`, `parse`, `split`, `normalize` | Load and prepare data |
| **Semantic** | `semantic_extract`, `kg`, `ontology`, `reasoning` | Extract meaning |
| **Storage** | `embeddings`, `vector_store`, `graph_store` | Persist knowledge |
| **Quality** | `deduplication`, `conflicts` | Validate and clean |
| **Context** | `context`, `provenance`, `change_management` | Track decisions and lineage |
| **Output** | `export`, `visualization`, `pipeline` | Deliver results |
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## Next Steps
- [Core Concepts](concepts.md) — knowledge graphs, ontologies, reasoning explained
- [Quickstart Tutorial](quickstart.md) — build a full pipeline step by step
- [Cookbook](cookbook.md) — 14 domain-specific Jupyter notebook tutorials
- [API Reference](reference/core.md) — complete module documentation
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## Help
- [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/sV34vps5hH) — ask questions, share projects
- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Hawksight-AI/semantica/issues) — report bugs or request features
- [FAQ](faq.md) — common questions answered