# Introduction (/docs)



Xentr Factory OS is a modern manufacturing execution system (MES) that connects machines, orchestrates production, tracks quality, and provides real-time visibility into factory operations.

The Factory OS API gives you programmatic access to every capability in the platform so you can build custom integrations, automate workflows, and embed factory data into your own tools.

## What you can build [#what-you-can-build]

<Cards>
  <Card icon="<Plug />" title="Machine integrations" href="/docs/guides/connect-machine">
    Stream telemetry from CNCs, injection molders, PLCs, or any industrial device into Xentr via MQTT or REST.
  </Card>

  <Card icon="<Gauge />" title="Production automation" href="/docs/guides/work-orders">
    Create, schedule, and dispatch production orders programmatically based on your ERP or planning system.
  </Card>

  <Card icon="<ClipboardCheck />" title="Quality workflows" href="/docs/guides/quality-and-andon">
    Log defects, trigger andon calls, and drive escalations from shop-floor events.
  </Card>

  <Card icon="<ChartLine />" title="Custom dashboards" href="/docs/api-reference">
    Pull OEE, availability, and throughput metrics into Grafana, Power BI, or any BI tool.
  </Card>
</Cards>

## Base URL [#base-url]

All API requests go to:

```
https://api.xentr.ai
```

The API is RESTful, uses JSON request and response bodies, and is organized around resources scoped to your organization and factory.

## Next steps [#next-steps]

<Cards>
  <Card icon="<Zap />" title="Quickstart" href="/docs/quickstart">
    Make your first API call in under 60 seconds.
  </Card>

  <Card icon="<Key />" title="Authentication" href="/docs/authentication">
    Learn how to authenticate requests with Supabase JWTs.
  </Card>
</Cards>