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

# Welcome to NEAR Playground

> Build, test, and deploy NEAR smart contracts in your browser

NEAR Playground is a browser-based IDE for building smart contracts on NEAR Protocol. No setup required - just open your browser and start coding.

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## Key Features

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    Monaco-powered editor with Rust syntax highlighting and auto-completion
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  <Card title="One-Click Compile" icon="hammer">
    Compile Rust to WASM using cargo-near directly in your browser
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  <Card title="Instant Deploy" icon="rocket">
    Deploy to testnet for free or mainnet with your wallet
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  <Card title="Contract Interface" icon="square-terminal">
    Auto-generated UI to call your contract methods
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## Who is it for?

* **Beginners** learning NEAR smart contract development
* **Developers** prototyping ideas quickly
* **Teams** sharing contract demos
* **Educators** teaching blockchain development

## How it Works

1. **Write** - Code your contract in Rust
2. **Compile** - Build to WASM with one click
3. **Deploy** - Send to testnet or mainnet
4. **Interact** - Call methods through the generated UI

Ready to build? Jump to the [Quick Start](/quick-start) guide.