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

# Reference

Use this section when you need exact shapes, instruction details, and protocol-level behavior. It complements the conceptual pages with implementation-facing detail.

## In this section

* [Portal Program Reference](/reference/portal-program.md) — instruction set, account schemas, and PDA derivations.

## When to use reference docs

Open this section when you need:

* instruction parameters and failure modes
* account layouts and PDA formulas
* exact on-chain behavior for session management

If you're new to NorthStar, start in [Getting Started](/getting-started.md) first.


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