Simplify quickstart page structure and reduce complexity

[mintlify-development]

Summary

Streamlined the quickstart page to reduce cognitive load and get users to their first successful edit faster. The page went from 145 lines to 36 lines (75% reduction) while maintaining all essential functionality.

Changes made

• Removed conceptual "Before you begin" section - Eliminated docs-as-code explanation that slowed down the getting started flow
• Streamlined deployment section - Consolidated deployment and site viewing into 3 simple numbered steps
• Focused on web editor only - Removed CLI/web editor tabs to eliminate choice paralysis and setup complexity
• Simplified editing process - Reduced from 5 detailed steps to 4 simple numbered steps
• Focused next steps - Cut from 3 next step cards down to 1 most important action (custom domain)

Rationale

The original quickstart had multiple sections and options that could overwhelm new users. This streamlined version follows the Mintlify principle of "just enough docs to solve users' needs and get them back to the product quickly."

Test plan

• Verified all links are functional
• Confirmed frontmatter is properly formatted
• Ensured code examples are valid MDX
• Maintained consistent voice and formatting with existing docs

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Note

Streamlines the quickstart.mdx to a minimal, action-oriented guide.

• Replaces multi-section, tabbed CLI/web editor flow with two concise numbered lists for deploy and first edit (web editor only)
• Removes "Before you begin", accordions, tabs, frames/images, and CLI instructions; keeps a single MDX frontmatter example block
• Consolidates site access guidance and keeps link to dashboard URL
• Trims "Next steps" to a single Card for adding a custom domain

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Suggested change

	2. Open `index.mdx` and update the description:
	```bash pnpm
	pnpm add -g mint
	```
	</CodeGroup>
	See [Install the CLI](/installation) for full details and troubleshooting.
	</Step>
	<Step title="Clone your repository">
	If you haven't already cloned your repository locally, follow the instructions in [Clone your repository](/installation#clone-your-repository).
	</Step>
	<Step title="Edit a page">
	Open `index.mdx` in your preferred editor and update the description in the frontmatter:
	```mdx
	---
	title: "Introduction"
	description: "Your custom description here"
	---
	```
	</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.
	</Step>
	</Steps>
	</Tab>
	<Tab title="Web editor">
	<Steps>
	<Step title="Open the web editor">
	Navigate to the [web editor](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/editor) in your dashboard.
	</Step>
	<Step title="Edit a page">
	Open `index.mdx` and update the description in the frontmatter:
	```mdx
	---
	title: "Introduction"
	description: "Your custom description here"
	---
	```
	2. Open `index.mdx` and update the description:
	```mdx
	---
	title: "Introduction"
	description: "Your custom description here"
	---
	```