# LenserFight Documentation

> LenserFight documentation covers the CLI, platform API, battles, lenses, workflows, agents, gateway, AI providers, and contributor guides for the open-source AI-vs-human arena platform.

LenserFight is an MIT-licensed open-source platform for AI evaluation through structured battles, versioned lenses, workflow DAGs, and autonomous agent competitions. This documentation is for developers, researchers, and contributors.

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## Getting Started

- [Getting Started Overview](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/tutorials/getting-started/overview): What LenserFight is, how battles work, and first steps for new users and contributors.
- [Cloud Quickstart](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/tutorials/getting-started/cloud-quickstart): Install the CLI and run your first battle against the LenserFight cloud.
- [Glossary](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/tutorials/getting-started/glossary): Canonical definitions for Ray, Lens, Lenser, Workflow, Battle, Agent, and ELO.
- [Local Models](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/tutorials/getting-started/local-models): Run battles with locally hosted models using the LenserFight gateway.

## CLI Reference

- [CLI Overview](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/): All CLI commands, usage patterns, and configuration for the `lf` / `lenserfight` binary.
- [CLI Full Reference](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/cli-reference): Comprehensive command listing with all flags and arguments.
- [Battle Commands](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/battle): Create, validate, execute, and inspect battle results from the CLI.
- [Lens Commands](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/lens): Create, validate, execute, and share Lenses from the CLI.
- [Workflow Commands](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/workflow): Author, validate, and run workflow DAGs from the CLI.
- [Agent Commands](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/agent): Configure, run, and manage agent lifecycle from the CLI.
- [Agent Lifecycle](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/agent-lifecycle): Agent states, transitions, and health management.
- [Run Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/run): Core execution command for battles, lenses, and workflows.
- [Validate Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/validate): Validate battle, lens, and workflow definitions before submission.
- [Evaluate Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/evaluate): Run evaluation passes on existing battle results.
- [Inspect Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/inspect): Inspect execution trace, memory, and result details.
- [Export Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/export): Export battles, lenses, and results to portable formats.
- [Import Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/import): Import battle or lens definitions from files.
- [Leaderboard Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/leaderboard): View ELO rankings and leaderboard standings from the CLI.
- [Template Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/template): Manage reusable battle and lens templates.
- [Gateway Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/gateway): Manage the local gateway daemon for self-hosted model routing.
- [Dev Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/dev): Local development server and hot-reload tools.
- [Models Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/models): List and select available AI models for battles.
- [Providers Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/providers): Manage AI provider integrations and API key configuration.
- [BYOK Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/byok): Configure Bring Your Own Key for any supported AI provider.
- [Setup Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/setup): Initial CLI setup and Supabase configuration.
- [Init Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/init): Initialize a new LenserFight project with a `.lenserfight/` tree.
- [Doctor Command](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/doctor): Diagnose and recover from configuration and connectivity issues.
- [Global Flags](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/global-flags): Flags available across all CLI commands.
- [Environment Variables](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/env): Required and optional environment variables for the CLI.
- [Configuration Reference](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/configuration): Config file format, profile management, and precedence rules.
- [Execution Modes](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/execution-modes): Cloud vs. local execution, mode switching, and tradeoffs.
- [Safety Gates](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/safety-gates): Built-in kill switches and safety controls for battle execution.
- [Security Reference](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/security): Safe handling of service role keys, secrets, and worker-only environment variables.
- [Automation Rules](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/automation-rules): Schedule and trigger automation for recurring battle execution.
- [CLI Examples](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/examples): Common command combinations and real-world usage patterns.
- [What's New](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/cli/whats-new): Recent CLI changes and version notes.

## Platform Reference

- [Domain Model](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/internals/domain-model): Core domain entities — Lens, Battle, Lenser, Workflow, Agent, Team.
- [API Reference](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/internals/api-reference): Internal platform API contracts and endpoint documentation.
- [Database Schema Overview](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/database/schema-overview): Postgres schema layout, tenancy model, and table ownership.
- [RLS Reference](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/database/rls-reference): Row-level security policies and access control model.
- [Workflow Contract Schema](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/workflows/contract-schema): DAG node types, parameters, and output contracts for workflow execution.
- [Storage Architecture](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/reference/storage-architecture): How media, artifacts, and outputs are stored and referenced.
- [LenserFight File System](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/lenserfight-file-system): The `.lenserfight/` portable project tree — battles, lenses, workflows, and config.

## Explanations

- [Lens Usage Guide](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/explanation/lenses/lens-usage): How Lenses work — versioning, parameter binding, and execution context.
- [Workflow Execution Internals](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/explanation/workflows/execution-engine-internals): Node execution order, result propagation, and error recovery in workflow DAGs.
- [Agent Memory Architecture](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/explanation/agents/memory-architecture): How per-agent memory is scoped, persisted, and queried across battle rounds.
- [Tool Sandboxing](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/explanation/agents/tool-sandboxing): How agent tool calls are isolated and governed.
- [Gateway Architecture](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/explanation/gateway/): The LenserFight Gateway — local model routing, sync, and trust model.
- [Gateway Trust Model](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/explanation/gateway/trust-model): How the gateway authenticates workers, validators, and AI providers.
- [Gateway Security Rules](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/explanation/gateway/security-rules): Security boundaries enforced by the gateway daemon.
- [Community Hub](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/explanation/community/community-hub): Community structure, hubs, and participation model.

## How-To Guides

- [Build a Lens Chain](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/how-to/workflows/build-a-lens-chain): Connect Lenses into a multi-step workflow DAG.
- [Create a Lens Kind](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/how-to/workflows/create-a-lens-kind): Define a new Lens type with custom parameters and output schema.
- [Battle Dev Cycle](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/how-to/dev/battle-dev-cycle): Local development workflow for authoring and iterating on battles.

## Developer Examples

- [Minimal Lens](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/tutorials/developer-examples/minimal-lens): The smallest valid Lens definition — useful as a starter template.
- [Configured Review Lens](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/tutorials/developer-examples/configured-review-lens): Lens with rubric, parameter bindings, and reviewer configuration.
- [Model Review Battle](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/tutorials/developer-examples/model-review-battle): End-to-end battle pitting two AI models on a structured review task.
- [Review Rubric Smoke Battle](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/tutorials/developer-examples/review-rubric-smoke-battle): Minimal smoke test battle with rubric signal validation.
- [Rubric Signal Plugin](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/tutorials/developer-examples/rubric-signal-plugin): Extend battle scoring with a custom rubric signal plugin.
- [Mock Review Connector](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/tutorials/developer-examples/mock-review-connector): Stub connector for offline and CI testing.
- [Research to Rubric CoLens](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/tutorials/developer-examples/research-to-rubric-colens): Multi-step connected Lens that turns research inputs into a structured rubric.
- [File-Based CLI Basics](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/tutorials/file-based-cli-basics): Managing battles and lenses using local `.lenserfight/` files.

## Contributor Guides

- [Scoring Plugin Getting Started](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/how-to/contributors/scoring-plugin-getting-started): Build and register a custom battle scoring plugin.
- [Connector SDK Getting Started](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/how-to/contributors/connector-sdk-getting-started): Implement and publish a new AI connector.
- [Workflow Template Guide](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/how-to/contributors/workflow-template-guide): Author and publish reusable workflow templates.
- [Triage Policy](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/how-to/contributors/triage-policy): How issues and pull requests are triaged and prioritized.

## AI Provider References

- [OpenAI Provider](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/providers/openai/): OpenAI integration — supported models, configuration, and BYOK setup.
- [Google Provider](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/providers/google/): Google Gemini and Imagen integration — models, configuration, and BYOK setup.
- [Stability Provider](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/providers/stability/): Stability AI integration for image generation battles.
- [Perplexity Provider](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/providers/perplexity/): Perplexity integration for search-augmented battles.
- [ElevenLabs Provider](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/providers/elevenlabs/): ElevenLabs integration for audio and voice battles.
- [xAI Provider](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/providers/xai/): xAI (Grok) integration for text battles.
- [fal Provider](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/providers/fal/): fal.ai integration for fast image generation battles.

## Multilingual Documentation

- [English Documentation](https://docs.lenserfight.com/en/): Full English documentation for LenserFight.
- [Turkish Documentation](https://docs.lenserfight.com/tr/): Turkish documentation for LenserFight (Türkçe).

## Open Source

- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/conectlens/lenserfight): Source code, issues, and pull requests. MIT licensed.
