# Introduction

gpui-query is async state management for GPUI, the Rust framework behind Zed. Declarative queries with caching, retries, and cancellation built in.

gpui-query is a zero-boilerplate async state management library for GPUI, the framework behind the Zed editor.

## What is gpui-query?

gpui-query brings the async state management patterns popularized by libraries like TanStack Query to the GPUI framework. It provides a declarative way to fetch, cache, synchronize, and update server state in your GPUI applications without the boilerplate of manual lifecycle management.

## Why gpui-query?

- **Zero boilerplate**: Define a query, bind it to a view, and let the library handle the rest.
- **Automatic caching**: Responses are cached and deduplicated.
- **Built-in retry and error handling**: Failed requests are retried with configurable policies.
- **Observer pattern**: Reactively update your UI when data changes.
- **Designed for GPUI**: Direct integration with GPUI's entity and view system.

## Next Steps

- [Install gpui-query](/docs/getting-started/installation) in your project.
- Follow the [Quick Start](/docs/getting-started/quick-start) guide to make your first query.
- Explore the [API Reference](/docs/api/queries) for detailed documentation.
- Read the [Guides](/docs/guides/caching) for patterns and best practices.