# Welcome to the Home of the vCons

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<figure><img src="https://3800246470-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCIFRJT7WEl06BGNeuqeo%2Fuploads%2Fe8nifbEW0TklN2S2dEIr%2FConserver%20Pictures%20(8).jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=a4b772f5-14f5-427f-8536-c44158b62984" alt=""><figcaption><p>vCons are the file format for recording conversations with a "natural person". As a ground truth, vCons enable responsible management of the most sensitive of customer data: the sounds of our voice and the appearance of our face.</p></figcaption></figure>
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{% tab title="How does it enable governance?" %}

<figure><img src="https://3800246470-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCIFRJT7WEl06BGNeuqeo%2Fuploads%2FDWuu6C35g1SgdPiSNfmS%2FSCITT%20and%20vCon%20(3).jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=1359071a-e086-4920-9566-5d434052cfb6" alt=""><figcaption><p>The IETF SCITT WG defines a set of interoperable building blocks that will allow implementers to build integrity and accountability into software supply chain systems to help assure trustworthy operation.<br><br>vCons ❤️ SCITT</p></figcaption></figure>
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{% tab title="What is the Conserver?" %}

<figure><img src="https://3800246470-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCIFRJT7WEl06BGNeuqeo%2Fuploads%2FE5Icu5Jz3jEY2WJcY9mR%2FConserver%20Internals%20(5).jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=3de7a0e8-2235-4321-a02c-ad785322bc8d" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Conserver creates, processes and manages the lifecycle of vCons at scale.</p></figcaption></figure>
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{% tab title="How does a link work?" %}

<figure><img src="https://3800246470-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCIFRJT7WEl06BGNeuqeo%2Fuploads%2FmErboAI2KNSxE8x3yuXD%2FConserver%20Internals%20(1).jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=a40c4117-889b-4770-ac57-ef65fe651f4b" alt=""><figcaption><p>A depiction of an analysis link, a fundamental component of the conserver. Links contain the processing of a vCon. Chains are composed of links, representing workflow in the Conserver. In this example, the Analysis link accepts a vCon as an input, then using an LLM or other AI system, adds a new item to the vCon analysis array to track the interaction.</p></figcaption></figure>
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{% tab title="How can I write my vCon application?" %}

<figure><img src="https://3800246470-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FCIFRJT7WEl06BGNeuqeo%2Fuploads%2FN8ywGrOFrsuykYewPFjV%2FApp%20Integration%20(1).jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=8bab4979-b3a7-41f7-aa5b-0201f63ab78c" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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{% embed url="<https://github.com/vcon-dev/vcon>" %}
Our Open Source Repository for vCons and the Conserver
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{% embed url="<https://datatracker.ietf.org/group/vcon/about/>" %}
The IETF vCon Group
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## Quick links

{% content-ref url="vcons/vcons-are..." %}
[vcons-are...](https://www.conserver.io/vcons/vcons-are...)
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{% content-ref url="vcons/a-vcon-primer" %}
[a-vcon-primer](https://www.conserver.io/vcons/a-vcon-primer)
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{% content-ref url="conserver/conserver-introduction" %}
[conserver-introduction](https://www.conserver.io/conserver/conserver-introduction)
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{% content-ref url="vcons/concepts" %}
[concepts](https://www.conserver.io/vcons/concepts)
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{% content-ref url="vcons/more-information" %}
[more-information](https://www.conserver.io/vcons/more-information)
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## Get Started

We've put together some helpful guides for you to get setup with our product quickly and easily.

{% content-ref url="conserver/conserver-quick-start" %}
[conserver-quick-start](https://www.conserver.io/conserver/conserver-quick-start)
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