# Introduction

## Overview

This guide demonstrates how to use Petal software to collect, measure, and analyze EEG data.

It covers the steps to get started, details API reference information, offers integration guidance, tutorials, a glossary of terms, and provides pre-built examples for brain-computer interface (BCI) development and research.



## Required Software and Licenses

### 1. Petal Metrics ®

Metrics ®️ connects muse headsets to desktop computers. It provides essential EEG streaming and logging functionality.

#### <mark style="color:purple;">**Purchase link:**</mark> [<mark style="color:purple;">**https://petal.tech/downloads**</mark>](https://petal.tech/downloads) <a href="#yui_3_17_2_1_1725952948246_235" id="yui_3_17_2_1_1725952948246_235"></a>

### 2. Pro License

To access the Petal developer API, Petal AI detection algorithms, command-line interface features, software integrations, and other advanced EEG streaming, logging, and preprocessing functions.

#### <mark style="color:purple;">**Pro License purchase link:**</mark> [<mark style="color:purple;">**https://petal.tech/licenses/api-developer-pro**</mark>](#pro-license-purchase-link-https-petal.tech-licenses-api-developer-pro)



## Navigating the Docs

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## Find Support

If you need technical assistance, you may contact support@petal.tech. We will do our best to respond promptly and to the best of our ability. Thank you for being part of our growing Petal community.

