> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.slinky.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.slinky.network/core-concepts.md).

# Core concepts

- [How requests are routed](https://docs.slinky.network/core-concepts/how-requests-are-routed.md)
- [The SlinkyLayer tool network](https://docs.slinky.network/core-concepts/the-slinkylayer-tool-network.md)