> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://community-archives.gitbook.io/toolkit/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://community-archives.gitbook.io/toolkit/chapter-1-what-is-a-community-archive.md).

# Chapter 1: What is a Community Archive?

- [1.1 Background on Community Archives](https://community-archives.gitbook.io/toolkit/chapter-1-what-is-a-community-archive/1.1-background-on-community-archives.md)
- [1.2 Benefits of Community Archives](https://community-archives.gitbook.io/toolkit/chapter-1-what-is-a-community-archive/1.2-benefits-of-community-archives.md)
- [1.3 Scope Your Vision for a Community Archive](https://community-archives.gitbook.io/toolkit/chapter-1-what-is-a-community-archive/1.3-scope-your-vision-for-a-community-archive.md)