Getting Started

Welcome to Bootspring! This guide will get you from zero to productive with AI-powered development.

Quick Start#

Get Bootspring running in under a minute:

That's it! Bootspring is now configured for your project. Open your AI assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) and start using agents:

Learning Path#

Follow this path to master Bootspring:

1. Understand the Basics#

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What is Bootspring?#

Learn what Bootspring does and how it supercharges your AI assistant with expert agents, code patterns, and workflow automation.

Installation#

Detailed installation instructions for all environments and AI assistants.

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2. Build Something#

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Your First Project#

A 10-minute hands-on tutorial building a complete feature with agents, skills, and quality gates.

Quick Start Guide#

A faster overview if you want to dive right in.

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3. Master the Core Concepts#

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Understanding Context#

Learn how CLAUDE.md works and why it's the key to getting great AI assistance.

Using Agents#

Deep dive into the 35+ expert agents and how to get the most from them.

Using Skills#

Master the 55+ code patterns for instant, production-ready implementations.

Workflows Introduction#

Automate complex multi-step processes with workflow orchestration.

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4. Go Deeper#

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Dashboard Tour#

Navigate the web dashboard for projects, API keys, usage, and more.

CLI Essentials#

Master the command-line interface for daily development.

Configuration#

Customize Bootspring for your workflow and preferences.

Presets#

Quick-start configurations for common tech stacks.

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5. Troubleshooting#

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Troubleshooting#

Solutions to common issues and how to get help.

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What's Included#

After initialization, you'll have:

Prerequisites#

• Node.js 18+ (20+ recommended)
• npm, yarn, or pnpm
• An MCP-compatible AI assistant:
  • Claude Code / Claude Desktop
  • Cursor
  • Continue (VS Code)
  • Codex CLI / Desktop
  • Any MCP client

System Requirements#

First Steps Summary#

1. Install Bootspring in your project

   npx bootspring init

2. Open your AI assistant (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)

3. Start using agents - Ask for help with any development task

   Use the database-expert agent to design a user schema.

4. Apply code patterns - Use skills for common implementations

   Use the auth/clerk skill to set up authentication.

5. Check quality - Run quality gates before committing

   Run the pre-commit quality gate.

What's Next?#

Ready to learn more? Start with What is Bootspring? to understand the full picture, or jump straight to Your First Project for a hands-on tutorial.

Need Help?#

• Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
• Discord - Community support
• Dashboard Support - Create a ticket