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

# Pre requisities

# 🛠️ Before You Start

To get the most out of Prismy, there are just a couple of simple requirements. These ensure we can provide a smooth, no-surprises experience—fully integrated with your existing tools and workflows.

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    Keep full control. Your translation files stay versioned alongside your
    code—no lock-in, no hidden sync layers.
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    Prismy works with your Git workflow: no manual scripts, just automated commits
    and pull requests with clean, AI-suggested copy updates.
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  **Can't plug to Git?** You can use [Prismy Hosted](/tech/prismy-hosted-flow): push and pull translation files via API or CLI, configure repos and bundles in Prismy, and use CDN-hosted versions in your app.
</Note>

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# 🔒 Why This Matters

These requirements allow Prismy to stay out of your way while giving you powerful tools to scale localization:

* ✅ **Version-controlled**: Everything runs through your repo, not a third-party CMS
* ✅ **Developer-friendly**: No setup gymnastics or sync scripts
* ✅ **Scalable**: Supports fast iteration and automated review cycles

You stay in control—we just make it faster, smarter, and more collaborative.