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

# Introduction

Welcome to the Thrad DSP API documentation. This documentation will help you integrate your Demand-Side Platform (DSP) with the Thrad Supply-Side Platform (SSP).

The Thrad DSP API allows your DSP to participate in real-time first-price auctions for conversational ad placements. Your DSP will receive bid requests from active chat conversations, submit bids, and generate ad creatives *(optional)* when you win auctions.

## Next Steps

Thrad supports two integration paths. Pick the one that matches your stack:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="AI-Native" icon="sparkles" href="/dsp/guides/auction-overview">
    Thrad's native JSON bid protocol, purpose-built for conversational ad placements.
  </Card>

  <Card title="OpenRTB" icon="plug" href="/dsp/guides/ortb/overview">
    Standard OpenRTB 2.6 + Native 1.2 — integrate with your existing oRTB bidder.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Support

For integration support or questions, contact us at **[contact@thrad.ai](mailto:contact@thrad.ai)**