From b25b1982b8c524ebdbe3955d085774329f3f3449 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "mintlify[bot]" <109931778+mintlify[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 4 May 2026 17:26:32 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Refine quickstart introduction and tooltip

Mintlify-Source: dashboard-editor
---
 quickstart.mdx | 54 ++++++++++++++------------------------------------
 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 39 deletions(-)

diff --git a/quickstart.mdx b/quickstart.mdx
index e63558ca3..e2fd93957 100644
--- a/quickstart.mdx
+++ b/quickstart.mdx
@@ -6,41 +6,31 @@ keywords: ["quickstart", "deploy", "get started", "first steps", "tutorial", "se
 
 import SkillMcpPrompt from "/snippets/skill-mcp-prompt.mdx";
 
-After you complete this guide, you'll have a live documentation site ready to customize and update.
+After this guide, you'll have a live documentation site ready to customize.
 
 ## Before you begin
 
-Mintlify uses a docs-as-code approach to manage your documentation. Every page on your site has a corresponding file stored in your documentation <Tooltip tip="Your documentation's source code where all files and their history are stored. The web editor connects to your documentation repository to access and modify content, or you can edit files locally in your preferred IDE.">repository</Tooltip>.
-
-When you connect your documentation repository to your project, you can work on your documentation locally or in the web editor and sync any changes to your remote repository.
+Mintlify uses a docs-as-code approach: every page corresponds to a file in your documentation <Tooltip tip="Your documentation's source code where all files and history are stored. The web editor connects to your repository to access and modify content, or you can edit files locally in your preferred IDE.">repository</Tooltip>. Connect your repo to edit locally or in the web editor, then sync changes back to remote.
 
 <Tip>
-  Using an AI coding tool?
-
-  Copy the following prompt to add the Mintlify [skill](/ai/skillmd) and [MCP server](/ai/model-context-protocol) for better results when updating your documentation.
+  Using an AI coding tool? Copy the prompt below to add the Mintlify [skill](/ai/skillmd) and [MCP server](/ai/model-context-protocol) for better results when updating your documentation.
 </Tip>
 
 <SkillMcpPrompt />
 
 ## Deploy your documentation site
 
-Go to [mintlify.com/start](https://mintlify.com/start) and complete the onboarding process. During onboarding, you'll connect your GitHub account, create or select a repository for your documentation, and install the GitHub App to enable automatic deployments.
-
-After onboarding, your documentation site deploys and is accessible at your `.mintlify.app` URL.
+Go to [mintlify.com/start](https://mintlify.com/start) and complete onboarding: connect your GitHub account, create or select a repository, and install the GitHub App for automatic deployments. Your site deploys to a `.mintlify.app` URL.
 
 <AccordionGroup>
   <Accordion title="Optional: Skip connecting a Git provider during onboarding">
-    If you want to get started quickly without connecting your own repository, you can skip the Git provider connection during onboarding. Mintlify creates a private repository in a private organization and automatically configures the GitHub App for you.
-
-    This lets you use the web editor immediately. If you want to use your own repository later, go to [Git Settings](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/settings/deployment/git-settings) in your dashboard to migrate your content using the Git setup wizard. See [Clone to your own repository](/deploy/github#clone-to-your-own-repository) for details.
+    To get started without your own repository, skip the Git provider connection. Mintlify creates a private repository and configures the GitHub App for you, so you can use the web editor immediately. To migrate to your own repository later, use the Git setup wizard in [Git Settings](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/settings/deployment/git-settings). See [Clone to your own repository](/deploy/github#clone-to-your-own-repository) for details.
   </Accordion>
 </AccordionGroup>
 
 ## View your deployed site
 
-Your documentation site is now deployed at `https://<your-project-name>.mintlify.app`.
-
-Find your exact URL on the **Overview** page of your [dashboard](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/).
+Find your `https://<your-project-name>.mintlify.app` URL on the **Overview** page of your [dashboard](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/).
 
 <Frame>
   <img
@@ -56,7 +46,7 @@ Find your exact URL on the **Overview** page of your [dashboard](https://dashboa
 </Frame>
 
 <Tip>
-  Your site is ready to view immediately. Use this URL for testing and sharing with your team. Before sharing with your users, you may want to add a [custom domain](/customize/custom-domain).
+  Use this URL for testing and team sharing. Add a [custom domain](/customize/custom-domain) before sharing with your users.
 </Tip>
 
 ## Make your first change
@@ -65,7 +55,7 @@ Find your exact URL on the **Overview** page of your [dashboard](https://dashboa
   <Tab title="CLI">
     <Steps>
       <Step title="Install the CLI">
-        The CLI requires [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en) v20.17.0 or higher. Use an LTS version for stability.
+        Requires [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en) v20.17.0 or higher (LTS recommended).
 
         <CodeGroup>
 
@@ -79,13 +69,13 @@ Find your exact URL on the **Overview** page of your [dashboard](https://dashboa
 
         </CodeGroup>
 
-        See [Install the CLI](/cli/install) for full details and troubleshooting.
+        See [Install the CLI](/cli/install) for troubleshooting.
       </Step>
       <Step title="Clone your repository">
-        If you haven't already cloned your repository locally, follow the instructions in [Clone your repository](/cli/install#clone-your-repository).
+        Follow [Clone your repository](/cli/install#clone-your-repository) if you haven't already.
       </Step>
-      <Step title="Edit a page">
-        Open `index.mdx` in your preferred editor and update the description in the frontmatter:
+      <Step title="Edit and preview">
+        Update the `description` in `index.mdx`'s frontmatter, then run `mint dev` and view your preview at `http://localhost:3000`.
 
         ```mdx
         ---
@@ -94,25 +84,14 @@ Find your exact URL on the **Overview** page of your [dashboard](https://dashboa
         ---
         ```
       </Step>
-      <Step title="Preview locally">
-        Run the following command from your documentation directory:
-
-        ```bash
-        mint dev
-        ```
-
-        View your preview at `http://localhost:3000`.
-      </Step>
       <Step title="Push your changes">
-        Commit and push your changes to trigger a deployment:
-
         ```bash
         git add .
         git commit -m "Update description"
         git push
         ```
 
-        Mintlify automatically deploys your changes. View your deployment status on the [Overview](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/) page of your dashboard.
+        Mintlify deploys automatically. Track status on the [Overview](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/) page of your dashboard.
       </Step>
     </Steps>
   </Tab>
@@ -137,11 +116,8 @@ Find your exact URL on the **Overview** page of your [dashboard](https://dashboa
           />
         </Frame>
       </Step>
-      <Step title="Publish">
-        Click the **Publish** button in the top-right of the web editor toolbar.
-      </Step>
-      <Step title="View live">
-        On the [Overview](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/) page of your dashboard, you can see your site's deployment status. When it finishes deploying, refresh your documentation site to see your changes live.
+      <Step title="Publish and view live">
+        Click **Publish** in the top-right of the toolbar. Track deployment on the [Overview](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/) page, then refresh your site to see changes live.
       </Step>
     </Steps>
   </Tab>