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

# Core Concepts

- [How Nuclear works](https://docs.nuclearplayer.com/nuclear/core-concepts/how-nuclear-works.md): The big picture of how Nuclear is structured and why it works differently from other music players
- [Plugins and providers](https://docs.nuclearplayer.com/nuclear/core-concepts/plugins-and-providers.md): What plugins are, what types of providers they offer, and how to manage them
- [The queue](https://docs.nuclearplayer.com/nuclear/core-concepts/the-queue.md): How the queue works, playback modes, and managing your listening session
- [Favorites](https://docs.nuclearplayer.com/nuclear/core-concepts/favorites.md): Save tracks, albums, and artists to your favorites
- [Playlists](https://docs.nuclearplayer.com/nuclear/core-concepts/playlists.md): Create, import, export, and manage playlists
- [Listening history](https://docs.nuclearplayer.com/nuclear/core-concepts/listening-history.md): A local record of everything you play