> ## Documentation Index
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# Use Cases

> How different people use N.O.M.A.D. — from emergency preparedness and homeschooling to off-grid living, remote work, and privacy.

N.O.M.A.D. is designed to be your information lifeline when internet isn't available. Here's how different people use it.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Emergency preparedness" icon="triangle-exclamation">
    When disasters strike, internet and cell service often go down first. N.O.M.A.D. keeps critical information at your fingertips.

    **What you can do:**

    * Look up first aid and emergency medical procedures
    * Access survival guides and emergency protocols
    * Find information about water purification, food storage, and shelter building
    * Use offline maps to navigate when GPS services are degraded
    * Research plant identification, weather patterns, and radio frequencies
    * Upload emergency plans and protocols to the Knowledge Base for quick AI-assisted reference

    **Recommended content:**

    * Medical Library ZIM collection
    * Survival and prepper reference guides
    * Maps for your region and evacuation routes
    * Wikipedia (searchable for almost any topic)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Homeschooling and education" icon="graduation-cap">
    Teach your children anywhere, with or without internet. A complete curriculum is available offline.

    **What you can do:**

    * Access Khan Academy's full course library (math, science, reading, history)
    * Track progress for multiple students
    * Supplement with Wikipedia for research projects
    * Use the AI as a patient tutor for any subject
    * Access classic literature through Project Gutenberg
    * Upload curriculum guides to the Knowledge Base so the AI can answer curriculum-specific questions

    **Recommended content:**

    * Khan Academy courses via Kolibri
    * Wikipedia for Schools (curated for younger learners)
    * Project Gutenberg (classic books)
    * Educational ZIM collections

    <Tip>
      Create separate Kolibri accounts for each child to track their individual progress.
    </Tip>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Off-grid living" icon="house-chimney">
    Living away from reliable internet doesn't mean living without information.

    **What you can do:**

    * Research DIY projects and repairs
    * Look up gardening, animal husbandry, and food preservation
    * Access medical references for remote healthcare
    * Learn new skills through educational videos
    * Get AI help with planning and problem-solving

    **Recommended content:**

    * How-to and DIY reference collections
    * Medical and first aid guides
    * Agricultural and homesteading references
    * Maps for your rural area
    * Practical skills courses in Kolibri
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Remote work sites" icon="hard-hat">
    Construction sites, research stations, ships, and remote facilities often lack reliable internet.

    **What you can do:**

    * Access technical references and documentation
    * Use AI for writing assistance and analysis
    * Upload technical manuals and SOPs to the Knowledge Base for document-aware AI responses
    * Look up regulations, standards, and procedures
    * Provide educational resources for workers
    * Maintain communication records with note-taking apps

    **Recommended content:**

    * Industry-specific technical references
    * Relevant Wikipedia categories
    * Maps of work areas
    * Documentation and compliance guides
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Travel and expeditions" icon="plane">
    International travel, cruises, camping trips — stay informed anywhere.

    **What you can do:**

    * Access maps without expensive roaming data
    * Research destinations, history, and culture
    * Translate concepts with AI assistance
    * Identify plants, animals, and geological features
    * Access travel health information

    **Recommended content:**

    * Maps for destination countries and regions
    * Wikipedia in relevant languages
    * Medical and health references
    * Cultural and historical content
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Privacy-conscious users" icon="shield-halved">
    Some people simply prefer to keep their searches and questions private.

    **What you can do:**

    * Search Wikipedia without being tracked
    * Ask AI questions that stay on your own hardware
    * Upload sensitive documents to the Knowledge Base — they never leave your server
    * Learn about sensitive topics privately
    * Keep your intellectual curiosity to yourself

    **How it works:**

    * All data stays on your server
    * No search history is sent to any company
    * AI conversations never leave your network
    * All Knowledge Base processing happens locally
    * You control your own information
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Medical reference" icon="kit-medical">
    When you can't reach a doctor, having reliable medical information can be critical.

    **What you can access:**

    * NHS Medicines A-Z (drug information and interactions)
    * Medical Library (field medicine, emergency procedures)
    * First aid guides
    * Anatomy and physiology references
    * Disease and symptom information

    **Recommended content:**

    * Medical Essentials ZIM collection
    * NHS Medicines reference
    * First aid and emergency medicine guides

    <Warning>
      Medical references are for information only and do not replace professional medical care. In emergencies, always seek professional help when possible.
    </Warning>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Academic research" icon="flask">
    Students and researchers can work without depending on university networks.

    **What you can do:**

    * Access Wikipedia's extensive article database
    * Use AI for research assistance and summarization
    * Upload research papers to the Knowledge Base for AI-assisted analysis and cross-referencing
    * Work on papers and projects offline
    * Cross-reference multiple sources
    * Take notes with built-in tools

    **Recommended content:**

    * Full Wikipedia
    * Academic and educational references
    * Subject-specific ZIM collections
    * FlatNotes for note-taking
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Setting up for your use case

<Steps>
  <Step title="Identify your needs">
    Think about what situations you might face without internet and what information you'd need. This shapes every content decision that follows.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Prioritize content">
    Storage is limited. Focus on what matters most:

    1. Critical safety information (medical, emergency)
    2. Content matching your primary use case
    3. General reference (Wikipedia)
    4. Nice-to-have additions
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload relevant documents">
    Add your own documents to the [Knowledge Base](/features/knowledge-base) — emergency plans, technical manuals, curriculum guides, or research papers. The AI can reference these when you ask questions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download while you can">
    Keep your server updated while you have internet. Download maps, references, and content in advance — you never know when you'll need to go offline.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Practice before you need it">
    Try using N.O.M.A.D. before you depend on it. Familiarity with the tools makes them more useful in a crisis.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  N.O.M.A.D. content is fully customizable. Browse thousands of ZIM files in the [Content Explorer](/management/content-manager), import educational channels through Kolibri, or upload your own documents to the Knowledge Base.
</Note>