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

# Overview

> Your complete guide to building, monetizing, and verifying a service on the Prometheus Protocol.

Welcome, MCP server developer!

This guide will walk you through the entire lifecycle of a service: from a local "Hello, World" to a monetized, globally-available application listed in the decentralized App Store.

### The Developer Journey

The path to launching a successful, trusted service on the protocol involves these key stages. This guide is structured to walk you through each one.

<Steps>
  <Step title="1. Quick Start">
    Deploy a basic, functional MCP server to your local environment in minutes
    and test it with the MCP Inspector.
  </Step>

  <Step title="2. Enable Monetization">
    Integrate our on-chain OAuth 2.1 provider and enable the token allowance
    system to add paid, protected tools to your service.
  </Step>

  <Step title="3. Publish to the App Store">
    Submit your service for a decentralized audit. A successful verification
    earns you a **Prometheus Certificate** and a live deployment on the main
    network.
  </Step>

  <Step title="4. Manage Your Server">
    Learn how to manage your service post-launch, including withdrawing funds
    from your treasury and enabling usage analytics.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Your Toolkit

Your project template comes pre-configured with a command-line tool, accessible via `npm run` scripts.

<CardGroup cols={1}>
  <Card title="The App Store CLI" icon="store">
    ```bash theme={null}
    npm run app-store <command> [options]
    ```

    This tool manages the trust and verification lifecycle. You'll use it to
    publish your service for auditing and deployment.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Ready to get started? Let's deploy your first server.