Overview
The first Dory session has a short path: launch the app, connect a reachable data source, run a limited query, and review the result.
Setup Path
- Quick Start: choose hosted demo, desktop app, or Docker.
- Installation: install the desktop app or start a self-hosted runtime.
- Connect Your Database: create a connection and confirm schema visibility.
- First Query in 3 Minutes: run a limited query, review results, and use AI for the next step.
What Comes After Setup
After the first query works, use the rest of the documentation by intent:
| Need | Read |
|---|---|
| Understand a product surface | Core Features |
| Follow a task-oriented process | Workflows |
| Check database-specific behavior | Database Support |
| Configure deployment or auth | Deploy |
| Look up settings, shortcuts, snippets, MCP, or FAQ | Reference |
Minimum Production Advice
- Use read-only credentials for production databases.
- Confirm network access from the runtime that runs Dory, especially in Docker.
- Review AI-generated SQL before running it.
How is this guide?