# Use DamageBDD

Open the DamageBDD dashboard, run a feature through the API, or set up your own node.

Canonical HTML: <https://damagebdd.com/use.html>


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## Choose a workflow

Read the [platform map](platform.md) or choose a
[solution evaluation](solutions/index.md). The
[capability matrix](articles/features_current.md) identifies which implementation
and evidence apply to each component.

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## Open the dashboard

New here? Start at [Instant API verification](https://run.damagebdd.com/try) to generate
a Gherkin scenario from a public HTTPS URL. The [Quickstart guide](quickstart.md)
explains optional free trial checks, reports and paid scheduled runs.

Use the [DamageBDD dashboard](https://run.damagebdd.com) for account, execution and
wallet workflows. This documentation site does not request wallet signatures or
create payment invoices.

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## Run a feature through the API

The [user manual](manual.md) covers authentication, feature execution and
integration with your development workflow. The
[API reference](https://run.damagebdd.com/api-docs/) describes the hosted API.

Check the [module reference](modules/index.md) for supported steps and
[pricing](pricing.md) before running a workload.

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## Operate your own node

Start with the [installation guide](install.md), then read the
[node overview](node.md) and [administration guide](node_admins.md).
The [component map](articles/features_current.md) records implementation
and validation scope; it is not a live health check for a deployment.