# Planetary Computer Tasks

`pctasks` runs scalable workflows on Azure. It's used as a reactive ETL system for getting data into
the Planetary Computer STAC.

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:::{grid-item-card} Getting Started
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Check out our getting started guides to quickly see how to set up PC Tasks, make new datasets, and kick off jobs.

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The user guide provides in-depth information on key Planetary Computer Tasks concepts.

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The reference guide contains details about the PCTasks Python API, API documentation
for the PCTasks server endpoints, and details about dataset and workflow YAML.

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Check out our getting started guides to quickly see how to set up PC Tasks, make new datasets, and kick off jobs.

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