Prereqs

Before starting manual bootstrap, ensure you have the following tools and accounts.

Required Tools

Node.js 18+

Check your Node.js version:

node --version

If you need to install or update Node.js, visit nodejs.org or use a version manager like nvm.

Supabase CLI

Install the Supabase CLI globally:

npm install -g supabase

Or if you prefer Homebrew (macOS):

brew install supabase/tap/supabase

Verify installation:

supabase --version

Git

Check that Git is installed:

git --version

Required Accounts

Supabase Account

You'll need a Supabase account and project. The free tier is sufficient for development.

Create account at supabase.com
Create Your Supabase Project Now
If you haven't already, create a new project in Supabase Dashboard before continuing. You'll need the project reference ID in the next steps.

Project Setup

Clone the repository and install dependencies:

git clone <your-repo-url>
cd your-project
npm install
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