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

# Introduction

> Welcome to Storehouses - A clear view of your real-world wealth

## What is Storehouses?

Storehouses is a privacy-first portfolio management platform designed for collectors and investors of alternative assets. Track and manage your precious metals, luxury watches, gems, jewelry, wine, spirits, fine art, arms & armor, and other valuable collectibles all in one secure place.

<Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart" horizontal>
  Get started with Storehouses in minutes
</Card>

## Why Storehouses?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Privacy First" icon="shield-halved">
    We don't sell your data or verify user identity. Your portfolio information stays private and secure.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Comprehensive Tracking" icon="chart-line">
    Track detailed metadata for each asset type with category-specific fields and automatic valuation updates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Real-Time Pricing" icon="dollar-sign">
    Get live spot prices for precious metals and automatic portfolio valuation updates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Offline Access" icon="wifi">
    Progressive Web App (PWA) functionality allows you to access your portfolio offline.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Key Features

### Portfolio Management

* **Dashboard** - Visual overview with charts, allocation breakdowns, and portfolio statistics
* **Items** - Add, view, edit, and manage individual assets with rich metadata
* **Collections** - Organize items into custom collections for better organization
* **Locations** - Track physical storage locations for your valuables

### Advanced Capabilities

* **Price Alerts** - Set up notifications for precious metals and other asset price movements
* **Heir Access** - Emergency access system for designated beneficiaries
* **Export & Reporting** - Generate PDF reports or export data to CSV for insurance and tax purposes
* **Sharing** - Create secure, read-only links to share your portfolio with advisors or family
* **Wealth Garden** - Visualize your portfolio growth over time

### Asset Types Supported

<Columns cols={3}>
  <Card title="Precious Metals" icon="coins">
    Gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium with real-time spot pricing
  </Card>

  <Card title="Luxury Watches" icon="clock">
    Brand, model, reference numbers, movement details, and market valuations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Gemstones" icon="gem">
    Carat weight, cut, color, clarity, and certification tracking
  </Card>

  <Card title="Wine & Spirits" icon="wine-bottle">
    Vintage, producer, region, and storage condition monitoring
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fine Art" icon="palette">
    Artist, medium, provenance, and certificate of authenticity tracking
  </Card>

  <Card title="Arms & Armor" icon="shield">
    Historical pieces with era, maker, and condition documentation
  </Card>
</Columns>

## How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Your Account">
    Sign up with email and password - no identity verification required
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Your First Item">
    Choose an asset category and fill in the relevant details
  </Step>

  <Step title="Organize & Track">
    Create collections and locations to organize your portfolio
  </Step>

  <Step title="Monitor & Share">
    Watch your portfolio value grow and share insights with trusted contacts
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Subscription Plans

Storehouses offers flexible pricing to fit your needs:

* **Free Plan** - Track up to 50 items with core features and one default collection
* **Pro Plan** ($12/month or $99/year) - Unlimited items and collections with advanced features like alerts and heir access
* **Lifetime Plan** (\$349 one-time) - One-time payment for lifetime access to all features

<Card title="View Pricing" icon="dollar-sign" href="https://storehouses.app/pricing" horizontal>
  Compare plans and choose what works for you
</Card>

## Get Started

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quick Start Guide" icon="play" href="/quickstart">
    Follow our step-by-step guide to set up your account
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add Your First Item" icon="plus" href="/adding-first-item">
    Learn how to add your first asset to your portfolio
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dashboard Overview" icon="chart-simple" href="/features/dashboard">
    Understand your portfolio dashboard
  </Card>

  <Card title="Asset Types" icon="shapes" href="/asset-types/overview">
    Explore the different asset types you can track
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  **Need help?** [Contact our support team](https://storehouses.app/dashboard?support=true) for the fastest response
</Note>