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Looking something up? You are in the right place. Reference pages document what is available — directive syntax, CLI commands, config keys, template functions, and architecture internals.

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Directives Reference
Complete reference for all available markdown directives in Bengal
Architecture
High-level Bengal architecture overview for contributors
Error Code Reference
Complete reference for all Bengal error codes with explanations and solutions
Template Functions Reference
Complete reference for Bengal's template filters and functions

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Reference documents what is available (exhaustive, lookup-oriented). Guides explain how to accomplish tasks (goal-oriented). Use reference when you know what you're looking for.

In This Section

Directives Reference Complete reference for all available markdown directives in Bengal 10 pages
Architecture High-level Bengal architecture overview for contributors 1 page
Error Code Reference Complete reference for all Bengal error codes with explanations and solutions 2 pages
Cheatsheet Quick reference for common Bengal commands, patterns, and configurations
Kida Syntax Kida template syntax overview — control flow, variables, functions, and pipelines
Theme Variables Comprehensive reference of all variables and functions available in Kida templates.
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