> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/classic-manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/classic-manual/welcome-to-rapidweaver.md). # Welcome to RapidWeaver ### Welcome to RapidWeaver This online manual for RapidWeaver is designed to get you up and running quickly, while also providing a full reference guide to everything you can do with RapidWeaver. We’d like to say thank you to all those who’ve helped shape RapidWeaver over the past 20 years - especially to the **third-party developers** and all the dedicated **users around the world** who’ve made sure RapidWeaver continues to grow and thrive. We couldn't have done this without you. Happy Weaving! ### Upgrading to RapidWeaver Classic RapidWeaver Classic is 100% compatible with everything RapidWeaver 8.x is compatible with. Take a look at the [RapidWeaver FAQ](/classic-manual/general-faq.md#rapidweaver-classic) to learn more. You can also [purchase a license or upgrade now](https://www.realmacsoftware.com/store/). ### Download RapidWeaver Classic [Download RapidWeaver Classic 9](https://dl.devant-cdn.io/v1/app/3c53887f-427a-4af7-9144-ee16178c62f4/RapidWeaver-21049.zip/RapidWeaver.zip) for macOS. RapidWeaver Classic requires macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or newer and works great on the latest macOS Sonoma. ### Getting Started Follow our [Getting Started](/classic-manual/user-manual/getting-started-with-rapidweaver.md) guide to building your first website. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/classic-manual/welcome-to-rapidweaver.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.