VibeStartDocsTests
Alpha Version

Pre-Requisites

  • Node.js 18+- JavaScript runtime that powers your backend.
  • Git 2.5+- Version-control system to track and share your code.
  • Cursor IDE- $20/month AI-powered code editor with a GUI and background agents.

  1. Prompt for VibeStart

    Click Copy then paste into Cursor's chat, and hit Enter.

    Prompt to generate the project rules , initialize the environment, set file structure, import integrations and start your idea.

  2. Run the App

    Tell Cursor to run the app, or execute:

    npm run dev

  3. Set Up Git & GitHub

    Version-control keeps your history safe and enables automatic deployments.

    1. Open Cursor's Source Control panel (icon next to Explorer).
    2. Click Initialize Repository to run git init.
    3. Select all files and click + to stage them.
    4. Add a commit message like init and press Cmd+Enter to commit.
    5. Click Publish to GitHub (or git remote add origin ...) and follow the sign-in prompts.

  4. Optional: Deploy with Vercel

    Create a free account at vercel.com.

    1. In the dashboard click New Project and import your GitHub repository.
    2. When prompted, grant Vercel access to your GitHub account.
    3. Open the Environment Variables step and paste everything from your .env.local file—Vercel will auto-create each key.
    4. Choose your framework preset (Vite) and click Deploy. Your app will build and go live on a *.vercel.app URL.

  5. Optional: Add a Custom Domain

    Go to vercel.com/domains and search for a domain name.

    1. Complete purchase—no DNS setup required, Vercel configures everything automatically.
    2. Hit Assign and re-deploy if prompted. Your app is now live on your custom URL.

  6. Keep Building!

    Ship new features, commit, and push—Vercel redeploys automatically on every Git push.