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

# What is Linkr?

> A community-powered connectivity network that makes local internet access discoverable.

Linkr is a connectivity network built by its participants. It lets people share a
wireless hotspot and make it discoverable to others.

<Note>
  **Where Linkr is today:** the public map and API cover **New York City only** (78
  hotspots) and are a curated preview. The mobile app, where hotspots are contributed, is
  in **invitation-only beta**. See [Product status](/docs/introduction/status) to request
  access.
</Note>

## Two things, kept separate

It helps to know which part of Linkr you are looking at.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="The public preview" icon="map">
    A map and API covering 78 sample hotspots across New York City. Static, open to
    everyone, no account. It shows what a populated Linkr map looks like.
  </Card>

  <Card title="The beta app" icon="mobile">
    An invitation-only mobile app where beta users create and share hotspots. This is
    where real contribution happens today.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

The public preview is a sample dataset — the listings and owner handles are
illustrative. Real, user-contributed hotspots live in the beta app.

## The core idea

Traditional coverage maps show you where service *should* exist. Linkr is being built to
show where connectivity *does* exist, based on contributions from the community.

A Linkr hotspot is meant to be:

* **Contributed**: shared by a person or organization, not scraped or estimated
* **Discoverable**: findable on the map by anyone using Linkr
* **Accessible**: shared on terms the contributor chooses

The goal is to turn fragmented local connectivity into shared infrastructure.

## Who Linkr is for

**Individuals** who want to share their connectivity with others, at home, at work, or
on the go.

**Organizations** that want their connectivity to be discoverable across campuses,
venues, or distributed locations. Organizational deployment is on the roadmap — see
[For organizations](/docs/organizations/overview).

**Anyone** looking to find reliable internet access in an unfamiliar place.

## What Linkr is not

Linkr is not an internet service provider. It does not sell bandwidth or replace your
ISP. It is not a VPN, a mesh network protocol, or a hardware company.

Linkr is infrastructure for discovery and access. It connects people who have
connectivity with people who need it.

<Note>
  Linkr treats connectivity as infrastructure: something that should be visible, reliable,
  and accessible. The network exists because people contribute to it.
</Note>