# Getting Started
Welcome to EmbedCache! This section will help you get up and running quickly.
## Overview
EmbedCache can be used in two ways:
1. **As a REST API Service** - Deploy EmbedCache as a standalone service that provides HTTP endpoints for embedding generation
2. **As a Rust Library** - Integrate EmbedCache directly into your Rust application
## Prerequisites
Before installing EmbedCache, ensure you have:
- **Rust 1.70+** - Install from [rustup.rs](https://rustup.rs/)
- **SQLite** - Usually pre-installed on most systems
## What's Next?
- [Installation](installation.md) - Detailed installation instructions
- [Quick Start](quick-start.md) - Get running in 5 minutes
- [Configuration](configuration.md) - Learn about configuration options